Tuition & Financial

Tuition for Credit
Tuition is assessed according to the schedule listed below. Stanford students will be assessed the undergraduate or graduate rate based on the degree program that they are pursuing. Visiting students will be assessed either the undergraduate or the graduate rate depending upon current matriculation.

For certification purposes (such as deferment of most educational loans), matriculated undergraduates must be registered for at least 12 units to be considered a full-time student. Matriculated graduate students must be registered for at least 8 units to be considered full-time students. Visiting students must enroll in at least 12 units to be considered full-time students. International summer visitors who have received an I-20 from Stanford are required to enroll in 8 units. Click here for complete certification and verification information.

	Units   Undergraduate  Rate ($)   Graduate  Rate ($)  1,2 or 3 2,816 2,271 4 3,548 3,028 5 4,280 3,785 6 5,012 4,542 7 5,744 5,299 8 6,476 7,570 9 7,208 7,570 10 7,940 7,570 11 8,672 11,600 12 9,404 11,600 13 10,136 11,600 14 10,868 11,600 15 11,600 11,600 16 11,600 11,600 17 11,600 11,600 18 11,600 11,600 19 11,600 12,373 20* 11,600   13,146**
	* Undergraduate students must petition the Office of the University Registrar to enroll in more than 20 units. ** Graduate tuition increases $773 for each unit over 20 units.

Tuition for Audit
Tuition is $2,760 for 1 - 15 units (not to exceed a 15 unit study program).

Tuition and Fee Summary
This sample is for an undergraduate student taking courses for credit.

Finances
Billing and payment services are delivered electronically through Stanford’s online billing and payment service, Stanford ePay. Monthly bills are generated on the 20^th of each month and become due on the 15^th of the following month. All charges, including tuition, room, board, document fee, telecom fee, health insurance fee (unless waived), house dues, etc., must be paid according to this schedule. Late payments are subject to late fees.

Housing and Dining Cost Estimates
University housing is available to graduate students or undergraduate students enrolled for a minimum of three units. Undergraduate auditors are not eligible for University housing. International students obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility for an F-1 Student Visa (I-20) from Stanford University are required to maintain a minimum of 8 units.

The student is responsible for obtaining housing and a meal plan, if desired. Information will be emailed to you upon your acceptance to the program.

There are a variety of meal plans and housing arrangements to choose from. Below are the cost estimates for Summer 2008. Additional information can be found at Housing Assignments and Stanford Dining.

•  8 weeks, from $1,422 to $1,607
• 10 weeks, from $1,846 to $2,087

•  8 weeks, from $1,137 to $1,274
• 10 weeks, from $1,476 to $1,656

Health Fee. All students enrolled in Summer Session are required to have major medical insurance. The University will automatically charge $684 to your account to cover the cost of health insurance. Those who do not request a waiver of the University's insurance coverage by Sunday, June 15, 2008, will be liable for the $684 health insurance premium. University health insurance can be waived on Axess if you have alternative coverage. International students are required to enroll in Stanford's health insurance plan.

Document and Processing Fee. A one-time $80 fee is charged to all students, except students who have previously paid it. The fee offsets the cost of maintaining student records and processing transcript and other registration related documents.

House Dues. A fee of $45 - $55 is charged to all students in Stanford housing for Summer 2008. Cost varies based on the residence. House Dues are for services not included in room rent, such as educational programs and social activities. This fee is subject to change.

Books and Supplies. Plan on spending around $420 on books and supplies. Costs will vary depending on the courses you enroll in. This cost is not part of your University Bill.

Telecom Fee. All residential students must pay $52 for telephone service which includes a telephone in every student room. A number of add-on features are available by subscription from Information Technology Student Services (ITSS). A network connection is included in this fee.

Refunds
It is the responsibility of the student to drop courses, annul registration or withdraw from the University in a timely manner.

Dropped Courses. A tuition adjustment is made when a student drops one or more, but not all courses. The deadline for tuition adjustment due to dropped courses is July 13, 2008. Thereafter, adjustments to tuition are not permitted when a student withdraws from courses. For further explanation, contact the Office of the University Registrar.

Annulled Registration. Registration is annulled and tuition is refunded in full when a student withdraws voluntarily from all courses before the first day of instruction. The student is not included in University records as having registered for the term, and a new student will not secure any privileges for admission for any subsequent quarter as a returning student. An annulment does not automatically cancel health coverage unless the annulment is granted before the first day of instruction.

Withdrawal From The University. For students who must leave their studies after the first day of instruction, refunds are calculated on a per diem basis (including weekends and University holidays) starting the first day of instruction of each quarter. Tuition is charged on a daily basis (including weekends and holidays) through the first 60% of the quarter. After the first 60% of the quarter, students are liable for the full amount of tuition that they were charged. Tuition refunds are calculated based on the date that the student informed the Office of the University Registrar in person, by mail, or by email of his or her intention to take a leave of absence.

For courses and institutes that do not meet the above standard schedule, consult the Office of the University Registrar. Registration after the designated deadline for timely registration does not extend tuition refund periods.

Students seeking information about room and board refund policies should consult Housing Assignments.

Scholarships/Financial Aid
Summer Quarter financial aid is available only to Stanford matriculated undergraduate and graduate students. Questions should be directed to Stanford's Financial Aid Office or by email at financialaid@stanford.edu. Visiting students should check with their home campus for financial aid arrangements.