Tuition & Fees

Medical school tuition structure has been designed in a “student friendly” way, that makes a dream of medical career more affordable to every student interested in studying medicine. Medical school tuition and fees are due and payable prior to the beginning of each semester. Other school fees are due by the due date on the invoice, usually within 30 days. All students paying tuition and fees are entitled to the university services, facilities such as Library Services, Computer Rooms and other education related services. Required fees must be paid by all students.

The table below specifies the tuition, school fees and other student expenses per semester /4 months/ unless otherwise specified.

2011 Fees Schedule

Premed

Basic Science

Clinical Science
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Full Tuition $4,900 $5,900 $7,600
Incidentals/Lab Fees $300 $400 $500
• Student Government Fee $40 $40 $40
Dorm Rates (per semester)2
Double Occupancy housing@agusm.org housing@agusm.org n/a
Single Occupancy housing@agusm.org housing@agusm.org n/a
Double Occupancy housing@agusm.org housing@agusm.org n/a
Off-Campus Single Occupancy housing@agusm.org housing@agusm.org n/a
Other Fees (one time)
• Application Fee NONE NONE NONE
• Enrollment Reservation Fee 3 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
• Visa Processing Fee 4 $200 $200 $500
• Registration Fee (one time) $500 $500 $500
• USMLE Certification (Step 1, Step2, CK/CS) each certification n/a n/a $500
• Graduation Fee $250 $250 $1000
Estimated Expenses (approximate figures)
Required Textbooks $200 $300 N/A
Off-Campus Housing5 $300 – 500 $300 – 500 $700
Living Expenses $400 $400 $500
Air Fare /roundtrip/ $600 $600 N/A

2 Per semester /4 months/. The rate includes water, electricity, A/C, Internet, Cable TV.

3 A non-refundable one-time enrollment reservation fee due by the date specified in the acceptance letter to secure a place in class or rotations. At registration, it will be applied to the cost of tuition for students who matriculate through the University.  The enrollment reservation fee (seat deposit) is non-refundable and will be forfeited by the student if the student withdraws and/or chooses not to attend the medical school.

4 Applies only to students who require visa. Does not apply to US, Canadian and European citizens or residents.

5 Average rent per month.

Other Fees

Late Payment Fee

10% of the semester total fee (applied only when past due).

Late Registration Fee

$500 (applied when student arrives on campus late (missing orientation) or when not attended scheduled rotation.

Deferment Fee

A $500 non-refundable fee to be paid with any request to defer the matriculation date after payment of the enrollment fee.

Medical Malpractice Insurance

Medical Malpractice Insurance through AGUSM is a requirement of all clinical medicine students.  Medical Malpractice Insurance will be charged during MD6 and MD9 semesters of clinical program.  The current cost of medical malpractice insurance is $1200.00 and must be paid in full by the medical student to be eligible for clinical rotation participation.  This fee may change during a program period based on premiums paid by the University.

Student Scrubs and Lab Coat Purchase (required)

Students are required to purchase a set of embroidered scrubs and an embroidered Lab Coat from the Online University Bookstore section of the website.  Scrubs are required attire to all school labs.  Embroidered scrubs and lab coat are required attire to all off campus learning facilities.  Embroidered lab coats are required attire for students completing clinical rotations.  All students are required to purchase their embroidered set of scrubs and embroidered lab coat through the Online University Bookstore located on the website.

Financial Aid Application Fee

$200 (non-refundable) loan processing fee.

Average Cost of Living

Cost of living varies from student to student but on average you will need to budget about $600 US to $1000 US per month however roommates, conserving their utilities, cooking at home, and budgeting daily spending will help bring these costs down. The cost of transportation will vary depending on the ways to commute. Every student has different needs, so these amounts are ONLY meant as an average.

Payment Options

The Bursar’s Office is responsible for billing and collection of student fees. Payments may be made by credit/debit card, cash, money order, bank draft, or wire transfer. A student approved for loans but waiting for disbursement may provisionally register for classes.

Official Checks, Money Orders, Bank Drafts

Those payment instruments should be made payable to Med Serve International. Please write your student id or account number in the memo field to allow us properly apply the payment.

Returned Checks: A $30 fee will be assessed to the student’s account for each returned check.

Online Bill Pay, Wire Transfer

Students may remit payments directly from their checking or savings account using online bill pay or wire transfer. AGUSM bank account information is provided on student invoices.

Recipient Name: Med Serve International

Bank Name: JP Morgan Chase

Bank Address: 7112 E. Main Street

City, State, Zip: Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Account Number: 729306852

Swift Code: CHASUS33

Credit Cards

For your convenience, you may also use major credit/debit cards to remit payments of the school tuition and fees. Payments can be made over the phone by calling our U.S. Office.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Students who wish to withdraw from the school are required to obtain a withdrawal form and return it with appropriate signatures to the correct office. Premedical and Basic Science students should obtain a Withdrawal Form online or from the Registrar’s Office in Belize. Clinical students should contact the U.S. Office to obtain a withdrawal form for signature and return.

Students officially withdrawing from the University will be credited for tuition and refundable fees in accordance with the following schedule, less the amount of the Enrollment Reservation Fee and any additional applicable fees as the University sees as reasonable:

The amount of a refund for students who withdraw from the school for any term is:

Time Frame Refund
One month before first class meeting 100%
During first week of class 50%
During second week of class 25%
After fourth week of class 0%

Important: The University does not penalize students in any way for transferring out or withdrawing from the school.  All refunds will exclude the seat reservation fee amount along with any applicable fees.

The University will provide a refund within 30 days from the date of an official refund request, approved by the Financial Department. If a student takes AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave) or without submitting a Withdrawal Form, no refund will be provided.

Disclaimer

Failure to pay current semester charges may cause your schedule to be canceled. Unpaid charges on your account may prevent you from registering for an upcoming term. Defaulters may not be able to register for classes and are liable for a penalty of 10%. Official requests, like transcripts, grade reports, etc. may not be issued until all dues are cleared.

Please Note: The University reserves the right to change tuition and other fees as well as refund policy at any time, without prior notice.