Costs

Average full-time Tuition and Housing Costs for one 15-week semester (Fall or Spring) are $12,985.

F-1 Visa Holders are required to attend full time, and consequently pay for 18 credits during Fall or Spring semester. American citizens and green card holders may choose how many classes they take, and will pay accordingly. Housing and food costs will vary according the choice made by the student.

Housing and Board   

Loyola’s ELLP students can choose from a variety of housing options. The following are the most common:

1. Living On Campus

If you are interested in living in Loyola Housing, please review your options on the Residence Life Webpage - http://www.luc.edu/reslife/index.shtml All questions regarding housing can be directed to this department. The following is their contact information: http://www.luc.edu/reslife/contactus.shtml.

If you choose to live on-campus, email us at esl@luc.edu for your login information and directions on how to apply.

2. Homestay

Some students enjoy the experience of living with an American family. If you are interested in this option, please visit http://www.chicagohomestaysearch.com/  or  http://www.homestaybooking.com/

3. Living Off Campus  

There are many housing options off-campus. One in particular that is a good choice for our ESL students is an apartment building called The Sovereign. For more information, please visit their website: http://www.thesovereign.com/. 
For assistance with off-campus housing, please contact Mary Theis at mtheis@luc.edu.

Loyola University chicago's ELLP Program aims to provide students with housing options both within the university and within the city of Chicago.  The ESL Program, however, makes no guarentee as to the suitability of houseguests or accommodations.  The ELLP Program is not resoponsible for any problems that arise from these accomodations. If you have questions about a particular neighborhood, feel free to email esl@luc.edu.

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Student Health Insurance   

$1,740.00 for the Fall 2011/Spring 2012 year (students with their own health insurence may waive out of Loyola's)

NOTE: Students registered for 12 hours or more are automatically enrolled in Loyola's health insurance, but may opt out of it if they have proof of their own insurance. If students are at 11 hours or less, they may choose Loyola's health insurance, but are NOT required. Please see the following website for more information -- http://www.luc.edu/bursar/insurance.shtml

Please visit http://www.luc.edu/bursar/insurance.shtml for more information.

Tuition and Fees   

Full-time tuition (18 credits) for one semester of either the Fall or Spring is $5965 per semester.

This cost includes 3 six hour courses, university fees which include access to all university facilities and services, and a CTA UPASS for unlimited use of Chicago public transportation throughout the semester. Housing and health insurance are separate. An explanation of the fees is as follows:

Tuition, per Hour

$300 per credit hour

$5400 full-time

Student Activity Fee, per semester:

Registered for 12+ hours

$325.00

Registered for 6 to 11 hours

$94.00

Registered for 1 to 5 hours

$73.00

Technology Fee, per semester:

Registered for 12+ hours

$110.00

Registered for 6 to 11 hours

$55.00

Registered for 1 to 5 hours

$22.00

CTA U-Pass, per semester $103.00 
*U-Passes are only available for full-time
students during the Fall or Spring semester*

CTA U-Pass, per semester

Registered for 12+ hours

$103.00

Registered for 6 to 11 hours

Not available

Registered for 1 to 5 hours

Not available

NOTE: ONLY AVAILABLE during the Fall or Spring semester.

Withdrawal Schedule

When a student drops classes or completely withdraws from the university, his/her tuition and fee charges are based on the withdrawal dates determined by the Office of Registration and Records.
To determine how much credit you will receive when you withdraw from a class or from the university, see the table below.