Estimated Cost of Attendance

It is estimated that international students will pay the following amount during the current academic year. Students must show proof of funding to support the full amount below in order to be issued a new initial or transfer pending I-20 from LBCC.

• Tuition and Fees = $16,090 (three terms at 12 credits each)
• Living Expenses = $10,544 (double-occupancy at nine months)
• Health Insurance and Books = $2,016 (Books $500, Insurance $1,516/year) 
• Total = $28,650

Note: Students with dependents will be required to show an additional amount of $4,500 for a spouse and $4,500 for each child.

 

 

Scholarships

LBCC offers scholarships to new and continuing international students each year.

International Merit Scholarship

This scholarship is a competitive scholarship awarded to new international students attending LBCC for the first time, or international students who apply after their first three terms of enrollment at LBCC. Eligible international students must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and must have an F-1 visa with their SEVIS I-20 issued by LBCC. This scholarship covers 3 credits per term of international student tuition for three terms. Students eligible for the Global Explorer scholarship may also apply for this scholarship.  Apply for the International Merit Scholarship!

Global Explorer Scholarship

This scholarship is automatically awarded to international students who are citizens of countries on our annual country list which we are working to foster connections with. International students from these countries will receive 1 credit of international tuition for each of their first three terms at LBCC. No application is needed. International students transferring to LBCC from a U.S. high school or college must be in good academic standing to receive this scholarship. Global Explorer countries: Brazil, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.

Global Ambassador Scholarship

This scholarship is a competitive scholarship awarded to a select number of international students each year. The application opens in the Spring Term to all current international students at LBCC who are F-1 visa holders with their SEVIS I-20 issued by LBCC. This scholarship awards students with 6 credits of international tuition per term three consecutive terms. This scholarship requires that students serve in the International Office as an ambassador, which includes supporting current LBCC international students through engagement in group activities and social connection each term. Students may not receive a Global Ambassador scholarship and an International Merit scholarship at the same time. Apply for the Global Ambassador Scholarship!

LBCC also offers a limited number of general scholarships which are open to international students.

 

 

Tuition & Student Fees

• Tuition and fees breakdown: cost per credit and school fees
• International F-1 visa students with an I-20 are required to be enrolled in 12 credits per term, with nine credits in-person minimum
• Tuition and fees payment is due the second Friday of each term

 

 

International Health Insurance Fees

Registration holds prohibit students from registering. Holds will be lifted with proof of insurance purchase. 

 

 

Financial Guarantees for Sponsored Students

• A sponsored student must provide a valid financial guarantee to the International Office and the LBCC Business Office.
• If required, the student must obtain transcripts and enrollment letters for their sponsors.
• If the financial guarantee is submitted after the tuition due date, the student may be required to pay additional late fees.