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Master's
degree needs to complete a minimum of 15 courses.
COST FACT SHEET FOR THE FIRST 12 MONTHS
at Graduate
Program at COLEMAN
UNIVERSITY
Q: How many semesters are there during
the first 12 months at Coleman University?
A: There are 3 semesters during the
first 12 months, each semester lasting about 4 months.
Q: How
much do I need to pay each semester?
A: 1st Semester: Tuition & Fees $
5,725
2 nd
Semester:
Tuition & Fees 2,812
3 rd
Semester:
Tuition & Fees 2,813
Total Cost First 12 Months $11,350
Q: Can I pay a partial payment on the
tuition costs at the beginning of each semester—and
then pay the balance after I
receive payment from my internship
employment?
A: Yes: You may pay a smaller amount at
the beginning of each year, and the university will
assist you by co-signing a bank
loan for the balance of the tuition, requiring you to
repay the bank in monthly payments. Such loans are also
available in the
2nd year.
Q: How much do I need to pay per month
for living expenses?
A: Coleman estimates that the cost of
living alone in a single apartment would be about $900
per month. However, it is estimated
that a student who chooses to share an apartment and
food with several other students who buy and prepare
their own meals
together would pay approximately $450 to $550 for their
room and board per month. (While some "leads"
may be given to student by school as to available
accommodations, it is the student’s own personal
responsibility
to locate his/her own housing and pay for the same.)
Q: How much do I need to pay for other
personal expenses?
A: Each student will be responsible to
pay for his/her own additional expenses, including cost
of books ( ~$500) that may not be provided
by the school, plus insurance ( ~$500) and
transportation.
Q: After completing 9 months of classes
(two semesters), will I be allowed to have an annual
break
from taking classes?
A: Yes, after completing two semesters
you are allowed to take a break of one semester, during
which time you will not need
to take as many regular classes as in the first
semesters.
Q: During the annual break from classes,
will I be able to continue working full time?
A: Yes, you will be able to continue
working during your annual break; however, you are
required to take & pay for a "practicum"
course which gives you the legal right to continue your
employment in curricular practical training.
Q: During the annual break from classes,
will I be able to continue working full time?
A: Yes, you will be able to continue
working during your annual break; however, you are
required to take & pay for a "practicum"
course which gives you the legal right to continue your
employment in curricular practical training.
Q: How much money needs to be in my, or
my sponsor’s, bank statement in order to be accepted?
A: Both the U.S. consulate and the
university require that students provide a personal bank
statement or the bank statement
of their sponsor showing sufficient funds to cover their
expenses for the first academic year, as noted in
Section 7d of
the I-20 form. A $15,000 bank statement is required for
acceptance to the co-op program. This requirement
does not mean that the student must pay this much money
in their first year; rather, this bank statement merely
demonstrates that the student has more than enough money
available, from which he/she can pay estimated academic
and personal expenses.
Q: Am I guaranteed a job by the
university or by the program or its associate?
A: No. It is the responsibility of each
co-op student to locate and secure his/her own
curricular practical training job.
Q: How much can I earn in Curricular
Practical Training as a co-op student?
A: Students in the co-op program are
allowed to legally work full time (160 or more hours per
month), and will be paid no
less than the state minimum wage. Examples of potential
incomes for students working full time are as follows:
(1) At $8.00 per hour, a student would
earn approximately $1,280 per month.
(2) At $10.00 per hour, a student would
earn approximately $1,600 per month.
(3) At $12.00 per hour, a student would
earn approximately $1,920 per month.
Students
sharing an apartment with two room-mates can
expect to pay approximately
$650
per month each.
Estimate of cost to buy and prepare meals
themselves is between $100 to $150 a month.
ESTIMATED
TRANSPORTATION
Students
using the bus system will spend about $60 a month
on transportation
Financial
Aid
CPT
income: about $43,000 over 27 months for master's
degree, which is
more than any scholarships available from any
other universities.
Bachelor's
degree student can work up to 40 months in 4 years
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