Tuition & Fees
MEI tuition rates are the same for residents and non-residents. Tuition remission can not be applied to MEI courses.
Intensive
Program Courses
| Estimated Student Expenses1 | Summer 2013 Jun. 10 - Jul. 26 |
Fall 2013 Aug. 27 - Dec. 11 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) |
$110.00 |
$110.00 |
| Tuition & MEI Fees |
$3,270.00 2 |
$6,222.00 |
| University Mandatory Fee |
$283.00 |
$866.96 |
| Total Cost for MEI3 | $3,663.00 |
$7,198.96 |
| Living Expenses |
$4,125.00 |
$5,500.00 |
| Books |
$175.00 |
$250.00 |
| Insurance |
$450.00 |
$450.00 |
| Total Est. Additional Expenses4 | $4,750.00 | $6,200.00 |
| TOTAL to show for I-205 | $8,413.00 | $13,398.96 |
Other MEI Courses
| UMEI005 Advanced English as a Foreign Language | $3,406 |
| UMEI006 English Pronunciation | $943 |
| UMEI007 Advanced Writing for International Students | $1,253 |
| UMEI008 Advanced Oral Communication Skills | $1,253 |
MEI Withdrawal and Refund Policies
When withdrawal
from the program is necessary for a serious reason, the student must
see the Director right away. The student must fill out various forms
before leaving MEI. MEI follows the University of Maryland refund policy
below. (See the Academic Deadlines website for more specific deadlines for refunds based on the dates in the current semester.)
Fall and Spring semesters:
- 100% refund for classes canceled prior to the first day of the course,
- 80% refund for withdrawals processed within 14 calendar days from the first day of the course,
- 60% refund for withdrawals processed within 21 calendar days from the first day of the course,
- 40% refund for withdrawals processed within 28 calendar days from the first day of the course,
- 20% refund for withdrawals processed within 35 calendar days from the first day of the course,
- No refund is granted for withdrawals processed after 35 calendar days from the first day of the course.
Summer semester:
- 100% refund for classes canceled prior to the first day of the course,
- 70% refund for withdrawals processed within 7 calendar days from the first day of the course,
- 50% refund for withdrawals processed within 14 calendar days from the first day of the course,
- 20% refund for withdrawals processed within 21 calendar days from the first day of the course,
- No refund granted for withdrawals processed after 21 calendar days from the first day of the course.
1Rates are subject to change without notice. The University mandatory fee could increase approximately 5%.
2Price for basic summer package. See summer tuition rates for more information. Additional fees paid later.
3You will pay this amount to MEI.
4You will not pay this amount to MEI. This is an estimate for your information.
5For immigration purposes, you must show this amount on the bank statement you submit with your application to MEI.