Tuition & Program Costs
The amounts shown here represent estimates of 2026–26 tuition and program costs. These are estimates only and will be updated as new information is available and are subject to change without prior notice.
Application and Visa Processing
| Required Fees for Application to GLI | Fees |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75 |
| Campus Affiliation Fee | $250 |
| DS-2019 or I-20 Processing Fee | $657 |
| Total: | $982 |
GLI Certificate Program 2025–26
Breakdown of Estimated Costs| Summer Quarter: 5-Week Intensive ESL | Costs |
|---|---|
| Program Tuition | $1,500 |
| Estimated Personal Living Expenses ($2,400/month) | $3,600 |
| Estimated Books and Supplies | $150 |
| Total: | $5,250 |
| Summer Quarter: 10-Week Intensive ESL | Costs |
|---|---|
| Program Tuition | $3,000 |
| Estimated Personal Living Expenses ($2,400/month) | $6,000 |
| Estimated Books and Supplies | $300 |
| Total: | $9,300 |
| GLI Certificate Program: Fall Quarter | Costs |
|---|---|
| Program Tuition | $8,300 |
| Estimated Personal Living Expenses ($2,400/month) | $7,200 |
| Estimated Books and Supplies | $500 |
| Total: | $16,000 |
| GLI Certificate Program: Winter Quarter | Costs |
|---|---|
| Program Tuition | $8,300 |
| Estimated Personal Living Expenses ($2,400/month) | $7,200 |
| Estimated Books and Supplies | $500 |
| Total: | $16,000 |
| GLI Certificate Program: Spring Quarter | Costs |
|---|---|
| Program Tuition | $8,300 |
| Estimated Personal Living Expenses ($2,400/month) | $7,200 |
| Estimated Books and Supplies | $500 |
| Total: | $16,000 |
Explanation of Costs
Tuition and program costs are subject to change.
Tuition fees are due before the first day of instruction for that quarter. See the GLI Academic Calendar for program dates.
The application, campus affiliation, and visa processing fees are required of all applicants and must be paid directly to GLI.
The Department of State requires that all visiting scholars and dependent family members have minimum health insurance coverage. View the PDF for more information regarding GLI health insurance requirements.
Personal living expenses are estimated at $2,400/month. For dependents, please add an additional $800/month for the first dependent (e.g. spouse, child), and an additional $400/month for each additional dependent.
The estimated amounts for personal living expenses and books and supplies are paid directly by the students. These above expenses are the minimum amounts that are required by law in order for the student to legally enter the U.S. The student's sponsor may approve higher amounts to be paid to the student.