The costs and fees listed here are estimates. They are intended for you to use as a guide in planning your stay in Chicago at the English Language Academy.
| Fees Due at Time of Application: 10 weeks | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (one time non-refundable fee) |
$80.00 |
| Tuition Deposit (applied to tuition fee) | $300.00 |
Both fees may be included in one check and made out to DePaul University. Cash and credit cards are also acceptable.
| Fees For One Academic Term: 10 weeks | |
|---|---|
| Class Fees (tuition) | $2,835.00 |
| Testing Fee | $40.00 |
| Computer Lab/Materials Fee | $20.00 |
| Books (approximate) | $200.00 |
| Health Coverage Fee (optional)* | $60.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,155.00 |
* Please Note: Health Coverage is a clinic fee and NOT major medical insurance. ELA students are strongly encouraged to purchase a major medical insurance policy.
| Fees For Summer Term: 8 weeks | |
|---|---|
| Class Fees (tuition) | $2,750.00 |
| Testing Fee | $40.00 |
| Computer Lab/Materials Fee | $20.00 |
| Books (approximate) | $200.00 |
| Health Coverage Fee (optional)* | $60.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,070.00 |
* Please Note: Health Coverage is a clinic fee and NOT major medical insurance. ELA students are strongly encouraged to purchase a major medical insurance policy.
| Explanation of Fees | |
|---|---|
| Class fees: $2,835.00 for academic term ($2,750.00 for summer term) | Covers tuition for the 4 ELA courses |
| Testing Fee: $40.00 | Covers the cost of the Institutional TOEFL exam |
| Computer Lab/Materials Fee: $20.00 | Covers the cost of computer lab and photocopying of supplementary handouts provided by ELA instructors |
| Health Coverage $60.00 (Optional) |
Allows students to use the DePaul Health Clinic for minor illnesses |
| Books : $200.00 (Estimate) |
Students will buy their own books at the beginning of the term |
| Per-course tuition: $750.00 | Some students may choose to enroll in the ELA courses on a part-time basis. The cost of one course is $750.00, two courses $1,415.00, and three courses $2,125.00. |
Students may pay tuition in the Financial Accounts Office (Room 9900) in the DePaul Center. The cashiers accept checks, cash, or Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards. Tuition must be paid in full on or before the day classes begin.
New ELA students may apply for a tuition refund within the first week of the Academy's term. You must apply for your tuition refund IN WRITING, and we must receive your request by Friday in the first week of the term. Tuition payments and the $300.00 tuition deposit are refundable. The application fee, testing fee, computer lab/materials fee, health fee and any postal or courier fees are non-refundable. (Returning ELA students may apply for a 50% refund up until the Friday before the placement exam in a given term.)