Students may live in apartments either on or off campus or in one of the ten residence halls on campus. It is also possible to rent houses near the university. Since medical costs in the United States are extremely high, students are strongly encouraged to have medical insurance. Payment for insurance should be made at the time of registration. Costs ELI tuition includes instruction, orientation, testing, laboratory use, and cultural activities and trips.
Payment is due in full on the first day of classes.
Costs are subject to change without notice. OSU requires an affidavit of financial support from all applicants. The financial affidavit must be a verification from a banking official that you will have sufficient funds for the first year of study as indicated in the section entitled Annual Cost. Once the application and financial affidavit have been received and you are found admissible, immigration documents will be issued. A certified English translation must accompany all non-English documents.