Finances

Get an I-20

Before you come to BYU-Idaho as an F-1 international student, you’ll need to get an I-20. You can obtain one from the International Services Office. An I-20 allows you to become eligible to apply for a student visa and come to the U.S. to study.

Proof of Financial Support

U.S. immigration law requires you to include proof of financial support when applying to BYU-Idaho. You must show that you have enough funds to support yourself during your college experience. Proof can come from you or a sponsor.

Cost of Attending BYU-Idaho

BYU-Idaho’s international services office reports to U.S. Immigration the average annual cost of attendance for international students. This amount is:

• $22,250 annual for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• $27,000 annual for non-members of the Church

The total amount you will need for all four years at BYU Idaho is:

• $89,000 for members of the Church
• $108,000 for non-members of the Church

Once you come to BYU-Idaho for school, if you or your sponsor do not have enough funds to cover your expenses, you will be asked to return home and complete your degree online.

Cost for Dependents

Keep in mind that any dependents that come to BYU-Idaho with you will need:

• F-2 visa
• additional $9,000 funding for a first dependent
• $4,500 for any additional dependents

Basic Educational Financial Plan

The following tables offer a simple breakdown of the cost of attendance and other fees from financial plan in the I-20 application.

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