Costs are for the academic year only. Summer expenses not included in this figure, as summer enrollment is not required for graduate students. International students are now required to carry medical insurance. Any stipend which is offered to a graduate student upon admission is adequate only for the support of the student. This does not include the cost of private school tuition, fees, or supplies for the child.
Public schools are tuition-free.
In addition, medical care is very expensive. The US does not have socialized medicine and individuals are responsible for their own health care. The University strongly recommends that all family members be enrolled in the University-sponsored health insurance plan. International students and their dependents are not eligible for government assistance or loans for either living or medical expenses. Affidavit of Support Upon being accepted for admission, an international applicant may be required to file an Affidavit of Support with the Graduate Admissions office, in order to establish proof of the applicant's willingness and ability to meet all tuition and living expenses while at Notre Dame.