Prepare a budget based on the estimated expenses on the I-20 form. Refer to the list below for more specifics. View meal plan information on Penn College's Food Services Web site. Actual costs vary by program. View information on purchasing books and equipment on Penn College's Bookstore Web site.
Students find it convenient to own computer.
Bring enough money to cover the cost of arriving to campus and the amount of spending money needed for one month. Traveler's checks are safer to carry than large amounts of money. Before you leave home, learn exchange rates between your country s currency and the U.S. dollar. The first month of your stay in the U.S. will probably be the most expensive. After you have been living in the U.S., costs will not be as high.