Full-Time Program Costs
IEP courses are held in person on NC State’s campus. All full-time students (conditional admits and English Language Study students) pay the same IEP and university fees. NOTE: Pathway Program student fees are slightly different.
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The cost for the 2024 Intensive English Program sessions includes the mandatory IEP and university fees listed below. For all students, new and returning, payment is due the Friday before classes begin.
Mandatory Fees
| Fee Type | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEP Program Fees | $5,800.00 | $5,800.00 | $3,510.00 |
| University Fees | $1,385.00 | $1,385.00 | $1,205.00 |
| Total Mandatory Fees | $7,185.00 | $7,185.00 | $4,715.00 |
All fees above are based on the university’s per credit hour fee structure. Full-time IEP students pay university fees at the 12+ credit hour level. University fees include services such as educational technology, campus security, access to campus buses, etc. Additional fee details are available from NC State’s Student Services Center. All fees above are subject to change without notice.
Estimated Total Cost
| Fee Type | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Fees | $7,185.00 | $7,185.00 | $4,715.00 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,435.00 | $1,435.00 | $1,435.00 |
| Cost of Living** | $8,841.50 | $8,841.50 | $4,421.00 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $17,461.50 | $17,461.50 | $10,571.00 |
*All IEP students MUST have health insurance. Students can elect to use the NC State Student Blue insurance or find an alternative option. Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Blue plan but have the option to waive out of the plan if they have their own insurance. Failure to waive will result in the student being responsible for the fee even if the Student Blue insurance is not used. Please check the Enrollment Checklist (#11) for further information on insurance coverage requirements.
**Estimated living costs include approximately $250 for books. Actual expenses per semester may be higher or lower depending on the student’s lifestyle.
Additional Cost Information
- New students are required to pay a nonrefundable $200 enrollment deposit. The deposit is applied towards the IEP Program Fees.
- Students applying directly to the IEP for admission (NOT conditionally admitted to NC State) will be required to pay a one-time application fee of $150. Note that this application fee is non-refundable.
- Full-time IEP students are charged mandatory university fees at the same rate as undergraduates taking 12+ credit hours per semester.
Payment of Fees
- Payment is due the Friday before classes begin.
- Paying the fees on time is very important. If a student does not pay on time, they may be dropped from the program.
- Students paying with a credit card are responsible for the card company’s processing fee.
- New students will be shown how to pay through NC State’s MyPack Portal during orientation.
- Sponsored students should email their letter of financial guarantee to the Cashier’s Office at sponsorbilling@ncsu.edu before the payment deadline.