Costs are listed in U.S. dollars for 1990. Use these estimates for planning but always be aware of increases for all items. Be certain to account for bank changes and currency devaluation in changing from local currency to U.S. dollars. In a few cases, students are required to submit a deposit equal to a year's tuition, or even a year's estimated costs, in advance.
Tuition is usually lower for community colleges and technical training institutes.
Students in fields such as engineering, art and architecture may have additional materials fees or laboratory fees. For some fields, such as engineering, books and study materials may be much more expensive. Sometimes special inexpensive tickets for domestic travel within the U.S. are available overseas. If you live on campus, you may have few or no transportation costs. If you live off campus, budget for a bicycle or other public transport.