Costs & Fees

Fees include a fully furnished home and bedroom (see photos under “facility”), wireless internet access throughout the House, utilities (electricity, gas, water, waste disposal), well-equipped computer room, a complete meal plan (residents do not need to worry about shopping, cooking, cleaning); a fully stocked kitchen for those who do prefer to shop, cook, and clean (residents provide only their own food), 3 televisions, 2 pianos, on-site parking, and so much more.

Room and board costs vary depending upon the meal plan chosen. There are no additional hidden costs for internet connection, access to the computer room, televisions, or game equipment.

I-House is open year round

We do offer a one-semester contract. Most of our residents choose to live at the I-House for at least 5 semesters while they attend SJSU. While we hope our residents will choose to extend their stay, we do offer the option of moving out mid-year if that is a student's preference.

Students may stay during winter and summer breaks at per diem rates. Many residents work towards a reduction in their rent while staying over the winter and summer breaks.

International House is financed entirely through payments made by residents to cover their room and board expenses.

Financial Aide recipients

Students receiving Financial Aide must provide copies of paperwork from the Financial Aide office indicating that all forms have been submitted, and as processing is completed, must provide copies of statements indicating that Financial Aide will be provided in amounts sufficient to cover room and board fees after tuition and books have been deducted.

Unless other arrangements are made with the Director, Financial Aide recipients make a $250.00 deposit when accepted to stay at International House. That amount will be deducted from the amount paid later through Financial Aide.

Grant-in-Aide

Also, in exchange for work at the I-House throughout the semester or the breaks, the Grant-in-Aid program offers room and board at reduced rates. 25-30 Grant-in-Aid positions are available to residents who work 3 - 8 hours per week towards a rent reduction of $325 - $1400 per semester. Applications for Grant-in-Aid positions are reviewed at the beginning of the semester.

Per Semester rates for the year 2007-08:

The following housing rates reflect our one semester contract (August through December, and January through May) at the International House.  While most residents choose to stay semester after semester at I-House, residents are not locked into a full year contract.

* Payment Options:

- Academic semester payments are made in 3 installments. For example, payments for Meal Plan B are made in 3 installments of $1600, $1600, and $1402. Rates will be adjusted accordingly for other meal plans.
Payment plans can be arranged for payments to be made on a monthly basis.

- All checks must be drawn on a U.S. correspondent bank in U.S. dollars and made payable to the SJSU Foundation.

- We are working on accepting credit cards for room & board payments. We will post the information on credit card payments and related fees once established.

- Once in the United States, payments may be made by personal check or cashier's check from a local bank, or by traveler's checks.

† Meal Plan Options

Breakfast and dinner are served in the Dining Room of the I-House. Residents also have the choice to eat any meals in the Dining Commons, Student Union, or Marketplace cafe on campus. Hence, even if you are vegetarian, you will get plenty of options for food every day! If the information below seem complicated at first, it's because meal plans are flexible to accomodate your needs. We are always present to answer your questions and advise you.

Meal Plan A provides residents 160 meals in the Dining Commons Monday through Sunday (breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays; and brunch and dinner on weekends) or Monday through Friday (breakfast and dinner) in the International House and $675 dining dollars per semester.

Meal Plan B provides 140 meals in the Dining Commons Monday through Sunday (breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays; and brunch and dinner on weekends) or Monday through Friday (breakfast and dinner) in the I-House Dining Room and $550 dining dollars per semester.

Meal Plan C provides 95 meals in the Dining Commons Monday through Friday (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) or Monday through Friday (breakfast and dinner) in the I-House Dining Room and $475 dining dollars per semester.

Suggested weekly balances for the Fall and Spring semesters use of dining dollars are available online at spartanshops.com or in the Dining Commons or Gold Points' offices. Additional Meals and Gold Points are available throughout the semester to augment any meal plan.

Summer Rates

Year-round residents pay $15.00/night for double rooms, not including linen (sheets, blankets, towels)

Individuals who stay only during the summer or winter pay $20.00/night for double rooms, not including linen (sheets, blankets, towels)

For conference groups, please contact the office to make arrangements regarding availability and rates

Parking Rates per Semester

Residents .......... $150.00

Non-residents..... $190.00

Spaces in the I-House parking lots are assigned as parking fees are paid. Residents have priority to receive parking and choose a preferred space as the payment is made. Space permitting, parking is made available to non-residents.

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