To be considered for a Form I-20 to apply for an F-1 visa, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are able to pay their educational and living expenses for at least one academic year (9 months) per the U.S. federal government. At minimum, applicants must show they have the total amount listed below available to them. Lone Star College issues Form I-20 for students who wish to have accompanying dependents (spouse or minor children). The U.S. federal government allows eligible dependents to pursue a part-time course of study at Lone Star College.

Please see below estimates for the required minimum educational and living expenses that must be demonstrated to issue form I-20.

Please note: These figures are subject to change without notice so please review these carefully before making a final decision.

*Based on 12 credits per Fall and Spring semester. If beginning or enrolling in the summer, add an additional $313 per credit hour for tuition and fees (minimum 12 credit hours if starting in the summer). Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply by program. The tuition and fees estimated here do not include lab fees which vary and may be assessed depending on the course. It also does not include a $10.50 processing fee for proof of Meningitis vaccination or medical/conscientious exemption. Only students who meet certain criteria are subject to this requirement. See the Meningitis page for more information. Does not include placement testing or exam proctoring fees. These amounts range between $6-$55 per exam depending on the test, number of sections required, and duration of exam. Please see the Business Office website for further clarification on additional fees.

**Amount listed is annual cost for Fall and Spring/Summer and must be purchased by the student before the deadline each Fall and Spring semester directly from the LSC-required provider if not approved for a waiver through Academic Health Plans (AHP). Waiver must meet specific criteria and the student must apply before the deadline each Fall and Spring semester. If starting in the summer, must also purchase or be approved for a waiver before the deadline for that semester. See the International Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) page for more information.

***Based on 9 months of estimated living expenses for the student. If beginning in the summer or spending the summer in the Houston area, include an additional $3,807 for estimated living expenses, $750 for books (based on 12 credit hours), and $466 for student health insurance for planning purposes.

****Estimated Costs for Accompanying Dependents: If dependents will accompany you to Houston, add $3,807 per dependent per academic year if starting your studies in fall or spring. If starting in the summer, plan the summer in the Houston area, add $1,269 per dependent for planning purposes. This does not include the cost of studying for F-2 dependents who are eligible to do so or dependent health insurance. Students wishing to purchase insurance for their dependents can do so from an outside insurance provider.

To be considered for a Form I-20 to apply for an F-1 visa, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are able to pay their educational and living expenses for at least one academic year (9 months) per the U.S. federal government. At minimum, applicants must show they have the total amount listed below available to them. Lone Star College issues Form I-20 for students who wish to have accompanying dependents (spouse or minor children). The U.S. federal government allows eligible dependents to pursue a part-time course of study at Lone Star College.

Please see below estimates for the required minimum educational and living expenses that must be demonstrated to issue form I-20.

Please note: These figures are subject to change without notice so please review these carefully before making a final decision.

*Based on 12 credits per Fall and Spring semester. If beginning or enrolling in the summer, add an additional $290 per credit hour for tuition and fees (minimum 12 credit hours if starting in the summer). Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply by program. The tuition and fees estimated here do not include lab fees which vary and may be assessed depending on the course. It also does not include a $10.50 processing fee for proof of Meningitis vaccination or medical/conscientious exemption. Only students who meet certain criteria are subject to this requirement. See the Meningitis page for more information. Does not include placement testing or exam proctoring fees. These amounts range between $6-$55 per exam depending on the test, number of sections required, and duration of exam. Please see the Business Office website for further clarification on additional fees.

**Amount listed is annual cost for Fall and Spring/Summer and must be purchased by the student before the deadline each Fall and Spring semester directly from the LSC-required provider if not approved for a waiver through Academic Health Plans (AHP). Waiver must meet specific criteria and the student must apply before the deadline each Fall and Spring semester. If starting in the summer, must also purchase or be approved for a waiver before the deadline for that semester. See the International Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) page for more information.

***Based on 9 months of estimated living expenses for the student. If beginning in the summer or spending the summer in the Houston area, include an additional $3,807 for estimated living expenses, $750 for books (based on 12 credit hours), and $466 for student health insurance for planning purposes.

****Estimated Costs for Accompanying Dependents: If dependents will accompany you to Houston, add $3,807 per dependent per academic year if starting your studies in fall or spring. If starting in the summer, plan the summer in the Houston area, add $1,269 per dependent for planning purposes. This does not include the cost of studying for F-2 dependents who are eligible to do so or dependent health insurance. Students wishing to purchase insurance for their dependents can do so from an outside insurance provider.

The U.S. federal government allows eligible dependents to pursue a part-time course of study at Lone Star College. Proof of financial documents is not required for admission.

*On average, most course are 3 credits each semester. Number of credits in part-time programs vary by course of study.

**Based on one credit. On average, most course are 3 credits each semester. Number of credits in part-time programs vary by course of study.

Students who will not travel to the United States to study are welcomed to take fully online courses. Proof of financial documents is not required for admission.

*Based on 12 credits per Fall and Spring semester. If also enrolling in the summer, add an additional $313 per credit hour for tuition and fees (minimum 12 credit hours if starting in the summer). Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply by program. The tuition and fees estimated here do not include lab fees which vary and may be assessed depending on the course. Does not include placement testing or exam proctoring fees. These amounts range between $6-$55 per exam depending on the test, number of sections required, and duration of exam. Please see the Business Office website for further clarification on additional fees.

**Based on two semesters. If also enrolling in the summer, add $750 for books (based on 12 credit hours).

***Does not include estimated costs for Room and Board, transportation, or personal expenses as this will vary based on individual lifestyles and location.