International Academic Initiatives

Estimated Costs For Inbound Exchange and Vistiting Students

As Inbound Exchange students, transparency regarding costs are essential as students prepare for their experience at Montclair State University. As a public institution, we cannot administer need-based financial aid to international students. Unless awarded a merit-based scholarship or assistantship, international students must plan to pay the entire cost of attending Montclair State University. These estimates are based on one academic year (18 credits for graduate students, 24-36 credits for undergraduate students).

 

Exchange Students

Estimated Exchange Academic Year Budget Items
  • Tuition and Fees: $0
  • Living Expenses: $17,495
  • Miscellaneous Expenses (includes books, travel, and personal expenses): $8904
  • Estimated Insurance: $2,872

The housing cost is quoted the average with a range of options available, including single and double and triple bedrooms, traditional dorms and apartment style halls.

For the full range of housing options, please visit this website. For campus housing pricing as of October 2024, please visit this website.

For the housing application process, please work with the Program Associate for Inbound Exchange and Campus Engagement. Brooke Klinger will email students throughout the application process regarding room requests, application deadlines, and move in dates for exchange students. Our exchange students will have priority move in dates and times that account for their Inbound Exchange orientation.

 

Applicable tuition, fees, housing and health insurance will be billed directly to your student account.

*Please note: some courses may have additional fees, particularly music and art. These fees are payable by Visiting and NSE Students.

Health Insurance:
All students at Montclair State University are required to have health insurance. In addition, the US State Department requires that all J-1 visa holders maintain health insurance that meets minimum standards through their entire stay in the US. Students will be automatically enrolled in the health insurance offered by Montclair State University. More information about the insurance plan can be found here.

 

Estimated Exchange Semester Budget Items
  • Tuition and Fees: $0
  • Living Expenses: $8747.50
  • Miscellaneous Expenses (includes books, travel, and personal expenses): $4452
  • Estimated Insurance: $1,436

The housing cost is quoted the average with a range of options available, including single and double and triple bedrooms, traditional dorms and apartment style halls.

For the full range of housing options, please visit this website. For campus housing pricing as of October 2024, please visit this website.

For the housing application process, please work with the Program Associate for Inbound Exchange and Campus Engagement. Brooke Klinger will email students throughout the application process regarding room requests, application deadlines, and move in dates for exchange students. Our exchange students will have priority move in dates and times that account for their Inbound Exchange orientation.

 

Applicable tuition, fees, housing and health insurance will be billed directly to your student account.

*Please note: some courses may have additional fees, particularly music and art. These fees are payable by Visiting and NSE Students.

Health Insurance:
All students at Montclair State University are required to have health insurance. In addition, the US State Department requires that all J-1 visa holders maintain health insurance that meets minimum standards through their entire stay in the US. Students will be automatically enrolled in the health insurance offered by Montclair State University. More information about the insurance plan can be found here.

 

Visiting Students

Estimated Visiting Academic Year Budget Items
  • Tuition and Fees: Per terms of agreement
  • Living Expenses: : $17,495
  • Miscellaneous Expenses (includes books, travel, and personal expenses): $8904
  • Estimated Insurance: $2,872

 

The housing cost is quoted the average with a range of options available, including single and double and triple bedrooms, traditional dorms and apartment style halls.

For the full range of housing options see https://www.montclair.edu/residence-life/living-on-campus/residence-halls/
For the housing application process see: https://www.montclair.edu/residence-life/apply-for-housing/new-student/
For current pricing see https://www.montclair.edu/red-hawk-central/tuition-fees/housing-and-meal-plan-information/.

Applicable tuition, fees, housing and health insurance will be billed directly to your student account.

*Please note: some courses may have additional fees, particularly music and art. These fees are payable by Visiting and NSE Students.

Health Insurance:
All students at Monclair State University are required to have health insurance. In addition, the US State Department requires that all J-1 visa holders maintain health insurance that meets minimum standards through their entire stay in the US. Students will be automatically enrolled in the health insurance offered by Montclair State University. More information about the insurance plan can be found here.

 

Estimated Visiting Semester Budget Items
  • Tuition and Fees: $Per terms of agreement
  • Living Expenses: $8747.50
  • Miscellaneous Expenses (includes books, travel, and personal expenses): $4452
  • Estimated Insurance: $1,436

The housing cost is quoted the average with a range of options available, including single and double and triple bedrooms, traditional dorms and apartment style halls.

For the full range of housing options see https://www.montclair.edu/residence-life/living-on-campus/residence-halls/
For the housing application process see: https://www.montclair.edu/residence-life/apply-for-housing/new-student/
For current pricing see https://www.montclair.edu/red-hawk-central/tuition-fees/housing-and-meal-plan-information/.

Applicable tuition, fees, housing and health insurance will be billed directly to your student account.

*Please note: some courses may have additional fees, particularly music and art. These fees are payable by Visiting and NSE Students.

Health Insurance:
All students at Monclair State University are required to have health insurance. In addition, the US State Department requires that all J-1 visa holders maintain health insurance that meets minimum standards through their entire stay in the US. Students will be automatically enrolled in the health insurance offered by Montclair State University. More information about the insurance plan can be found here.

 

Cost Review:

Living Expenses
Incoming students will be offered housing in our Global Village in the Village Apartments. Room rates vary depending on whether you are in a single or double bedroom. Students living on campus are encouraged to live in the Global Village as it will allow them to connect with their international peers, classmates in the National Student Exchange from across the United States, and local Montclair students. Students are discouraged from choosing to live off-campus, as there are limited options available nearby that are affordable or easily commutable.  To learn more about campus life and housing for inbound exchange students, please visit this website. 
Meals
Students who live in the Global Village are not required to have meal plans. They will have a kitchen in their apartments and are not held to the same requirements as othe residence halls on campus. You can find out more about Dining options on campus here. Students are also encouraged to utilize the Red Hawk Pantry which provides food items, health/personal care products, school supplies, tableware/utensils, and more free in Blanton Hall Room 1200. Students are also encouraged to sign up for the Food Champion Program which notifies students when there is free food available on campus.
Health Insurance
All Montclair State University students are required to have health insurance. In addition the US State Department requires that all J-1 visa holders maintain health insurance that meets minimum standards through their entire stay in the US. Students will be automatically enrolled in the health insurance offered by Montclair State University. More information can be found here.
Wifi and Cellular Plans

Montclair State University provides a high-speed, secure, multi-service wired and wireless networks available 24 hours a day, except during periods of scheduled maintenance or unforeseen network or electrical problems. Wired and wireless services are available throughout all research, academic and administrative buildings as well as student residential halls.

While Wifi is useful on campus, students are recommended to prepare for the cost of a cell-phone plan prior to their arrival. Plans are approximately $50 per month and can be found through off-campus providers.