Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program

Estimated Living Expenses - 1998 - 2000

Itemized estimated costs for international graduate students at Kent State University

Expenses	Academic Year	Summer	Total
Housing	$3,705	$1,441	$5,146
Food	$1,991	$660	$2,651
Medical Insurance*	$456	$0	$456
Medical Care	$312	$101	$413
Books/Supplies**	$732	$0	$732
Other Expenses***	$767	$256	$1,023
Total	$7,963	2,458	$10,421

* The United States does not have universal health care. Further, health care is very expensive and insurance does not cover all medical or dental expenses. In an effort to assist students, the university has contracted with a major insurance carrier to provide broad coverage for reasonable cost. This coverage also meets the government's minimum requirements for international students. If you choose not to purchase the university's student health insurance, you are still responsible to carry medical insurance that conforms to the government's requirements. We will require proof of coverage at time of registration.

**Expenses for books and supplies may be considerably higher for certain majors.

***Other expenses includes telephone, postage, laundry, personal hygiene items, entertainment, clothing, and local travel.