We are excited about your interest in attending Bluffton University. As an international student, The Office of Admissions is committed to working closely with you as you go through the process of arriving at Bluffton and in the United States. Read below for some important steps and information that will assist you in this process.
- Complete all necessary steps for admission to Bluffton University.
- If admitted, send a $2,000 advance deposit. The preferred method for sending this deposit is to wire it directly to our bank who will notify us it has arrived. This deposit is fully refundable should you not be able to attend Bluffton for any reason. It is not an additional fee and the amount will be applied to your first semester bill.
- After receipt of your advance deposit, Bluffton will send you the I-20 form necessary for you to apply for your F-1 student visa.
- Schedule your student visa interview at the United States embassy in your country. Be sure to read all necessary requirements for items to bring to your interview. Most require you to bring your acceptance letter, proof of financial support (including bank statements), and evidence you plan to return to your country after completing your education in the United States.
- Prior to your visa interview, complete and pay the I-901 fee to service your SEVIS record. SEVIS is a United States government system used to maintain records of international students. You will not be able to interview at the United States embassy if this fee and form are not complete. Bluffton does not assist with this step as it is completed using a United States government website. Payment of this fee is the responsibility of the student.
- Once you are issued your F-1 student visa, please promptly make travel arrangements for arrival at one of the following airports:
o Toledo Express Airport (Toledo, Ohio)
o Dayton International Airport (Dayton, Ohio)
o Detroit Metro International Airport (Detroit, Michigan)
You should notify us of your flight arrangements (flight number and date/time of arrival. We will send a Bluffton representative to pick you up. Students arriving for the fall semester should plan to arrive 5 days prior to the first day of classes. Students arriving for the spring semester should plan to arrive 3 days prior to the first day of classes.
Cost
2007-08 Tuition and Fees
| Tuition |
$21,380 |
| Meal Plan |
$3,936 |
| Room |
$3,358 |
| Technology Fee |
$400 |
| Books and Travel (estimate) |
$1,800 |
| Total |
$30,874 |
Financial assistanceInternational students may qualify for academic or financial need based scholarships/grants. Academic scholarships are determined by previous academic record and results on the SAT examination. International student grants are awarded to students demonstrating the financial ability to pay for only a portion of the expected costs of attendance. The maximum amount of scholarship and/or international student grant awarded will be one-half the cost of tuition.
In addition, international students can work on campus and earn the following:
| Campus work-study (academic year) |
$2,200
|
| Summer employment |
$4,650 |
