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2024 - 25 UNDERGRADUATE YEARLY COST OF ATTENDANCE

Expense Idaho Residents Non-Residents WUE* NRTW+
Tuition $8,610 $27,720 $11,622 $8,610
Room1 $3,280 $3,280 $3,280 $3,280
Meal Plan2 $3,920 $3,920 $3,920 $3,920
Books & supplies $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Total Estimated Costs $16,810 $35,920 $19,822 $16,810

* Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program
+ Non-Resident Tuition Waiver (NRTW)

1 Double occupancy room in traditional residence hall
2 110 meals & $650 in Flex Money per semester

 

Academic year tuition includes Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. Tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the State Board of Education. Costs listed are estimations and should not be considered a guarantee.

 

See how tuition is calculated for full-time and part-time students

2024 - 25 GRADUATE YEARLY COST OF ATTENDANCE

Expense Idaho resident
1 Semester
Idaho resident
Full Year
Non-resident
1 Semester
Non-resident
Full Year
Graduate tuition $5,761 $11,522 $15,316 $30,632
Room $1,640 $3,280 $1,640 $3,280
Meal Plan $1,960 $3,920 $1,960 $3,920
Books & supplies $500 $1,000 $500 $1,000
Total Estimated Costs $9,861 $19,722 $19,416 $38,832

*Academic year tuition includes Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. Tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the State Board of Education. Costs listed are estimations and should not be considered a guarantee.

 

See how tuition is calculated for full-time and part-time students

Tuition and Fees

View details about cost per credit hour, full-time/part-time distinctions, and a listing of various class and professional fees.

WUE

Western Undergraduate Exchange

If you live in one of the 14 participating states, you may be eligible for a significant reduction in non-resident tuition.

Tuition Lock

If you qualify for tuition lock, what you pay when you enroll as a first time freshman is what you'll pay for up to four years.

Housing

There a 6 basic meal plans, allowing for flexibility and options. Students need not live on campus to use a meal plan.

Meal Plans

There a 6 basic meal plans, allowing for flexibility and options. Students need not live on campus to use a meal plan.

Bookstore

The on-campus Bookstore in the Student Union carries textbooks, school supplies, and ISU game day gear of every variety.

 

Paying for School

There are a lot of options to pay for your education, and knowing what's out there and what you qualify for can help you make the best financial decisions for your needs.

 

Financial Aid

Types of Aid

Grants

Grants provide financial aid which does not have to be repaid. Grants are awarded based on need.
Grants

Loans

Loans provide borrowed money that must be repaid with interest. There are many types of student loans, which may or may not be need-based. The Financial Aid office will determine your eligibility.
Loans

Work-Study

Employment or work-study allows you to earn money to help pay for educational expenses while enrolled in school. Work Study programs provide students with employment opportunities both on and off campus, though it is up to you to secure employment. Participation in this program is typically based on financial need.
Work-Study

What do I need to apply?

FAFSA

To apply for federal student aid, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually.

There are a few things you will need in order to fill out a FAFSA:

  • ISU's FAFSA code: 001620
  • Your Social Security number
  • Your FSA ID, which you can get on the FAFSA website

More information about FAFSA applications

 

Deadlines

FAFSA applications are open for long periods of time and can even be completed after the school year begins.

However, it is recommended that you complete the application as soon as possible.

Contact Financial Aid

Museum Building, Room 337

 

Scholarships

ISU is a comprehensive university that offers scholarships to help you finance your education. Many students compete for scholarships which are awarded based on merit and/or financial need.

Applying

You may be eligible to apply for many scholarships. Explore your options.

Applying for Scholarships

 

BOSS

ISU uses BOSS (Bengal Online Scholarship System) for scholarship applications.
We STRONGLY encourage all students to log into BOSS monthly, especially the months of January, February, March of each year.  BOSS shows students recommended scholarships for which they should apply for and allows students to see the status of scholarships for which they have already applied.  Students can also search for outside/local scholarships by visiting the "external" section of BOSS.

Instructions for using BOSS

 

Contact Scholarships

Museum Building, Room 327