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Tuition Rates and Fees

Students studying 20 hours/week or more (I-20 students):

2008 Tuition 2009 Tuition
Registration Fee $100 $100 - no change
4 weeks $580 $640
8 weeks $1,160 $1,160 – no change
16 weeks $2,080 $2,080 – no change
24 weeks $2,780 $2,780 – no change

Full-time students include those studying with an F-1 student visa (who must take a minimum of 20 hours per week) and those studying as residents or with no visa restrictions. These students may take extra classes at no additional charge.

Students studying on an F-1 visa must pay tuition in a minimum of one-month intervals. Other types of full-time students may pay weekly.

Students studying 15 hours/week (non I-20 students):

2008 Tuition 2009 Tuition
Registration Fee $100 $100 - no change
1 week $145 $175
2 weeks $290 $330
3 weeks $435 $465
4 weeks $580 $580 - no change
8 weeks $1,160 $1,040 – lower

Part-time students are those studying while in the US on a visa waiver or as a tourist visa holder. They may study a maximum of 15 hours a week. Part-time students may not take additional classes.

Part-time students pay a one-time registration fee of $100, but will not be charged it again in the future. Part-time students may make weekly payments.

Other Fees and Refund Policy

For all students, tuition covers the cost of classes, but books, materials, and activities are not included. All tuition must be paid before beginning class. All prices already include Hawaii sales tax.

For information about refunds, please view the Refund Policy.

Hawaii residents, take a look at our Kama`aina rate!