Tuition & Fees

You are financially responsible for each term you are enrolled in the ELTI. Course registration and all written contracts with the University such as housing, dining, parking, etc.) constitute financial obligations to pay tuition, fees, and other charges. These financial obligations, including any balances from previous terms, are due by the payment deadline. Otherwise, you are subject to course cancellation.

Leaving the ELTI does not erase your financial obligation to the University once enrolled in classes, even if you have never attended class. Unpaid balances may accrue interest and will eventually be sent to a collections agency.

You can pay your ELTI tuition and UNC Charlotte fees all at once or enroll in the official UNC Charlotte payment plan. ELTI students who wish to enroll in the plan must do so by the stated deadlines. Students must also pay each installment by the stated deadlines. The ELTI does not have the ability to offer any payment plan independent of the University, nor does the ELTI Director or other faculty/staff have the ability to absolve students of any accrued debt.

ELTI students who have unpaid balances will not be allowed to register for the next semester of classes until the balance is paid.

Here is a list of both actual and estimated expenses per semester that you should budget for when planning to study at the ELTI:

  • ELTI Tuition: Full-time students pay $4476 for all three courses. Part-time students pay $1492 per course.
  • UNC Charlotte Fees: These change slightly each semester. Summer fees are lower than those for Fall and Spring. Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 fees are $1752.24 for full-time students and $960.62 for part-time students.
  • Health Insurance: This is required by the University. If you purchase the University plan, Student Blue, the cost is $1312. You may submit proof of other plans as long as they meet certain requirements for your visa status and situation.
  • Housing and Meals: These costs vary greatly depending on which options you choose. To learn more about on-campus housing and on-campus dining, please visit the Housing and Residence Life website and the Auxiliary Services website .
  • Parking: This cost will vary depending on which option you choose. For more information about parking permits and how to purchase them, please visit the Parking and Transportation Services website.
  • Textbooks: These costs will vary from semester to semester, but you should budget approximately $150 and $300 per semester for books and materials.