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TUTION FEES FOR The INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM (IEP) / SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE LEVEL STUDENTS:
All international students are expected to pay tuition and fees promptly at the beginning of each quarter, and to be responsible for their living expenses.
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Full time status requires that students take a minimum 12 credits. The average student takes between 12-15 credit hours per quarter.
| Number of Credits |
College Level Quarterly Tuition Chart* |
| 12 |
$2,554.20 |
| 13 |
$2,578.80 |
| 14 |
$2,613.40 |
| 15 |
$2,648.00 |
| 16 |
$2,656.70 |
| 17 |
$2,717.20 |
| 18 |
$2,751.80 | * Tuition Based on 2008-2009 prices. Additional fees may apply. Prices are subject to change according to the State of Washington.
Tuition and Fees
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Intensive English Program (IEP) Quarter (3 months) |
SSCC College Level Classes Quarter (3 months) |
Total for 1 Academic Year |
| Full time tuition: (based on 15 credits) |
$2,500 |
$2,648 |
IEP: $7,500
SSCC: $7,944 |
| College Fees** |
$45 |
$45 |
$135 |
| Medical Insurance (required)*** |
$201.75 |
$201.75 |
$606 |
| Books |
$250 |
$250 |
$750 |
| Living Expenses**** |
$2,610 |
$2,610 |
$7,830 |
| Total Estimated Costs |
$5,606.75 |
$5,754.75 |
$16.820.25$17,264.75 |
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Tuition is subject to change by the Washington State Legislature. Changes may be made without prior notice. |
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Fees include: ID card fee, transportation, management fee and Computer lab fee; additional fees may apply. |
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International students are required by law to purchase accident and medical insurance which has benefits particular to international students. |
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Estimated living expenses includes transportation, housing, food and personal needs: actual expenses may vary.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS:
For the school year 2008-2009 applicants should provide prove of financial means equal or greater than 17,000.00 USD for students intending to study Intensive English only and $17,300.00 USD for students intending to obtain an academic or technical degree.
Students in the Aviation Maintenance, Nursing, and Culinary Arts programs should budget an additional $1,500.00 USD in expenses for specialized tools, uniforms and equipment for the first year.
STUDENTS WITH DEPENDENTS:
An additional $2,000.00 per child and $3,000.00 for a spouse should be added to the above total. Students must purchase, or provide proof of medical insurance that meets the schools insurance requirements for each dependent.
International Student Scholarship Application
2008-2009
South Seattle Community College International Programs office welcomes all eligible students to apply for the International Student Scholarships listed on this page.
Available Scholarships
| Name |
Application Deadline |
Conditions and Terms |
Amount |
Requirements |
| Academic Scholarship |
July 15 (Fall)
February 1 (Spring) |
Current F-1 students enrolled in full-time classes (100 level or above) at SSCC.
Must have completed at least 30 college credits at SSCC by the time scholarship award begins.
Have at least 2 full quarters remaining until graduation.
Minimum cumulative college level GPA 3.8.
Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible. |
$1000 X 5
$2500 X 2
Tuition waiver in increments throughout the academic year |
Application form
Personal statement
Two recommendations
SSCC Academic Transcripts |
| Name |
Application Deadline |
Conditions and Terms |
Amount |
Requirements |
| IEP Scholarship |
July 15 (Fall)
Nov 15 (Winter)
Feb 1 (Spring)
May 15 (Summer) |
Current F-1 students enrolled full-time in the IEP.
Have at least one quarter completed at SSCC IEP.
Minimum cumulative IEP GPA 3.0.
Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible. |
$250 X 4 on a quarterly basis and will be used for tuition waiver. |
Application form Personal statement
Two recommendations from the IEP instructors |
| Name |
Application Deadline |
Conditions and Terms |
Amount |
Requirements |
| Work Experience Scholarship |
July 15 (Fall)
February1 (Spring) |
Current F-1 students enrolled in full time classes in the IEP or academic programs
Have had completed at least 3 quarters and have 2 full quarters remaining at SSCC until graduation. |
15 hrs/wk for 2 quarters |
Application form Cover letter and resume
Two recommendations |
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Note:
- Students must maintain F-1 student status.
- Students in contract programs are not eligible.
- Scholarship funds are tuition waiver and no cash refund.
- Award notice will be sent out after two weeks from the application deadline.
Click here to download the scholarship application form.
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