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In addition to tuition fees, students are subject to pay the below-listed fees:

Registration Fee (Part-Time Visitors; non-au pairs)

$30.00 one-time payment
All non-au pair part-time visitors should pay a non-refundable $30 Registration Fee to accompany their registration. This cost includes the processing of each student’s registration, the administration of placement test, academic advisement and placement into class(es).

Registration Fee (Full-Time Students)

$155.00 one-time payment
All independent full-time students should pay a non-refundable $155 Registration Fee to accompany their registration. This cost includes the processing of each student’s registration, processing, and issuance of an I-20, issuance of an official acceptance package, express mail fee of an I-20 if required, advice on the visa interview, the administration of placement test, academic advisement and placement into classes.

F1 students whose visa is denied are eligible to receive a partial refund of $125.00 with proof of visa refusal.

General Institution Fee (GIF)

Intensive English Program and Academic English Program

The General Institution Fee (GIF) is a mandatory fee assessed by 91ÊÓƵ each time a student registers for classes. The fee provides access to the gymnasium (C-Level and Goldstein), computer resource centers, all 91ÊÓƵ libraries and databases services. The GIF fee also contributes to the maintenance of 91ÊÓƵ facilities.

The GIF fee is calculated by the number of hours that students study per 3/4/6/7/12/14/21/28 week term.

Community General Institution Fee (GIF)

$25 per term
The General Institution Fee (GIF) is a mandatory fee assessed by 91ÊÓƵ each time a student registers for classes. The fee provides access to the gymnasium (C-Level and Goldstein), computer resource centers, all 91ÊÓƵ libraries and databases services. The GIF fee also contributes to the maintenance of 91ÊÓƵ facilities.

The Community GIF rate is applied to Westchester and New York City campus students studying at the Community rate. This is a flat fee and is not assessed by the number of hours enrolled.

Technology Fee

$55.00 one-time payment
The Technology Fee is assessed to provide students with the latest instructional technology resources available. All revenue generated from the technology fee goes directly towards funding instructional technology initiatives that are focused on enhancing the student learning experience. The fee allows the University to update computer resource centers, provide in-class technology/equipment, and various methods of distance learning. The University is available to purchase software for computer resource centers also with the funding from the technology fee.

The Technology Fee is required for all students and is paid in the student's first session at the ELI.

Late Registration Fee (Penalty)

$110.00 per term
The late registration fee is assessed to all students that do not register and pay for their ELI classes prior to fifteen (15) business days before a term begins.

Student Health Insurance (F1 Student Visa holders only)

2024-2025 Academic Year

All F-1 International students at 91ÊÓƵ must purchase health insurance at the time of registration. If you would like to use your own health insurance policy, you must complete the health insurance waiver process before the first day of classes. The insurance company will evaluate your health insurance. If it is equivalent to the policy carried by 91ÊÓƵ, you will receive a refund of the insurance fee. However, if it is not equivalent to 91ÊÓƵ’s then you will not receive a refund. Please note that your insurance policy must carry medical evacuation and repatriation clause.

If you do not complete the online waiver before the first day of classes, you will automatically be enrolled in the Student Accident & Sickness Insurance Plan and be charged the premium for the session you are enrolled in.

*Weekly health insurance can only be purchased during break or vacation weeks between registered study periods.

Questions about health insurance?

Please feel free to contact the Plan Administrator, The Allen J. Flood Companies, Inc. at (800) 734-9326, or 91ÊÓƵ@ajfusa.com if you have any questions related to this health care insurance or coverage.

Please for more information, including policy documents, and select 91ÊÓƵ International from the drop down menu.