Intensive English Program: Fees


Full-time IEP Fall/Spring semester tuition and fees

CostFees
$75Application Fee (non-refundable)
$6,500Language Academy tuition and fees per semester

$75: Application Fee (non-refundable)
The application fee is due upon submission of application. Payment is submitted online in the application portal.

$6,500: Language Academy tuition and fees per semester

Included in tuition and fees cost is:

  • 20+ hours per week of in-person coursework in Writing, Grammar, Reading and Listening and Speaking from experienced, professional ESL instructors,
  • access to Advisors dedicated to assisting ECULA students through the ECU application, admissions and enrollment process,
  • all course texts and online learning materials,
  • health and accident insurance during periods of enrollment,
  • access to ECU libraries and all 4 recreation centers,
  • university bus transportation,
  • University identification card,
  • regular special events designed to immerse you in American culture.

Full-time Fall/Spring semester approximate living expenses

CostFee
$9,500Approximate Housing & Dining & Living expenses per semester

$5,500: Approximate cost for on-campus housing and dining per semester

On-campus housing/dining options

The cost for living off campus will vary based on your chosen accommodations.

Learn more about off-campus living

$4,000: Estimated amount for personal expenses per semester. This amount varies and depends on lifestyle, taste, travel plans and many other things. Many students spend less than the estimated amount for personal expenses.

Full-time IEP 8-week Fall/Spring session tuition and fees

CostFee
$75Application Fee (non-refundable)
$3,385Language Academy tuition and fees per 8-week session

$75: Application Fee (non-refundable)

The application fee is due upon submission of application. Payment is submitted online in the application portal.

$3,385: Language Academy tuition and fees per 8-week session

Included in tuition and fees cost is:

  • 20+ hours per week of in-person coursework in Writing, Grammar, Reading and Listening and Speaking from experienced, professional ESL instructors,
  • access to Advisors dedicated to assisting ECULA students through the ECU application, admissions and enrollment process,
  • all course texts and online learning materials,
  • health and accident insurance during periods of enrollment,
  • access to ECU libraries and all 4 recreation centers,
  • university bus transportation,
  • University identification card,
  • regular special events designed to immerse you in American culture.

8-week Fall/Spring session approximate living expenses

CostFee
$4,750Approximate Housing & Dining & Living expenses per 8-week session

$2,750: Approximate cost for on-campus housing and dining per 8-week session

On-campus housing/dining options

8-week Housing & Dining contracts must be arranged well in advance and are subject to availability. Please contact ECULA for more information.

The cost for living off campus will vary based on your chosen accommodations.

Learn more about off-campus living

$2,000: Estimated amount for personal expenses per 8-week session. This amount varies and depends on lifestyle, taste, travel plans and many other things. Many students spend less than the estimated amount for personal expenses.

Part-time IEP Fall/Spring semester tuition and fees

CostFee
$75*Application Fee (non-refundable)
$660*Language Academy tuition per course per semester
$60Textbook fee per course per semester

$75: *Application Fee (non-refundable)

The application fee is due upon submission of application. Payment is submitted online in the application portal. The application fee for Visiting Scholars to ECU is waived. Reenrolling students do not need to reapply for admission. Please contact ECULA for more information.

$660: *Language Academy tuition per course per semester. Each course meets for 5 hours a week of in-person instruction. Part-time students are allowed to enroll in a maximum of three (3) courses per semester.

$60: Course textbook fee. This fee includes course text and access to online publisher provided learning materials.

Part-time IEP 8-week session tuition and fees

CostFee
$75*Application Fee (non-refundable)
$350*Language Academy tuition per course per 8-week session
$60Textbook fee per course per session

$75: *Application Fee (non-refundable)

The application fee is due upon submission of application. Payment is submitted online in the application portal. The application fee for Visiting Scholars to ECU is waived. Reenrolling students do not need to reapply for admission. Please contact ECULA for more information.

$350: *Language Academy tuition per course per 8-week session. Each course meets for 5 hours a week of in-person instruction. Part-time 8-week session students are allowed to enroll in a maximum of three (3) courses per 8-week session.

$60: Course textbook fee. This fee includes course text and access to online publisher provided learning materials.

Payment Policy

Language Academy tuition and fees are due within 10 days of the first day of class. Students do not pay tuition and fees until after they arrive on campus. During New International Student Orientation, students will be given instructions on how to pay tuition and fees. Government funded students must provide a valid financial guarantee before being enrolled in courses.

Payment Methods

During New International Student Orientation, students will be given instructions on how to pay Language Academy tuition and fees. Tuition and fees can be paid online at the ECU Language Academy Payment Portal from a local or international account. Program tuition and fees may also be wired from international accounts via Flywire.

Refund Policy

The ECU Language Academy follows East Carolina University’s refund policy.