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.

Spring 2009 Semester Charges:

The following housing rates reflect our one semester contract 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.
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

The Dining Commons (DC) is an “All-You-Care-To-Eat” program. Please eat all you take. No food is allowed out of the DC. In addition, Dining membership plans also include a retail component which can be used at any of the campus retail dining facilities according to the rules of the chosen plan. A wide variety of nationally, regionally and ethnically branded concepts are available for you to enjoy.

Please select one of the following:

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Dining membership plans allow plan holders unlimited entry to the residential Dining Commons during DC operating hours. Students can use their plan Gold Points in any quantity in any Retail Dining Facility during business hours.

GOLD MEMBERSHIP allows plan holders unlimited entry to the Dining Commons five days per week, Monday – Friday, plus $100 Gold Points per semester. Gold Points may be used as desired at any open retail dining facility.

PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP allows plan holders unlimited entry to the Dining Commons seven days per week, plus $100 Gold Points per semester. Gold Points may be used as desired at any open retail dining facility.

Spartan Gold Points can be purchased anytime to augment your meal plan independently of your Housing contract. Please stop by the Dining Commons office, the Spartan Gold Points office in the CAF Building or visit them online at http://www.spartanshops.com.

Special Dietary Needs
The license to occupy a residence at the International House includes mandatory food service. The Dining Commons cannot accommodate dietary restrictions.  Please note that no reduction of food service fees will be permitted for dietery or related concerns. Contact the Spartan Shops Dining Commons at (408) 924-1740 with questions.

Dining Commons Meal Services
Dining plan memberships are designed to provide the maximum value to residents, but like a gym membership, the cost is the same regardless of how frequently you visit. A percentage of absenteeism is used in projecting the meal costs.

DATES OF SERVICE IN THE DINING COMMONS
(Dates and Times Subject to Change)

Fall Semester
Begins dinner, Saturday, August 22, 2009
(August 23, brunch and dinner only)
No service, after 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 through 5:00 pm on Sunday, November 29, 2009
Ends brunch, Thursday, December 17, 2009

Spring Semester
Begins dinner, Sunday, January 24, 2010
(Jan. 25, brunch and dinner only)
No service, after 5:00 pm on Friday March 26, 2010 through 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 4, 2010 (Spring Break) Ends brunch, Friday, May 26, 2010

MEAL SERVICE HOURS
Weekdays
The Dining Commons is open continuously from 7:00 a.m. – midnight Monday – Thursday, and from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday

Weekends
Weekend hours are 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Bag Meals
A bag meal is provided for residents who have pre-arranged their requests through the DC Office 24 hours prior to the time they need to pick up bag meals. Bag meals shall only be pro­vided when residents are unable to attend the DC during a normal meal period (7 am – 11 am, 11 am – 4 pm or 4 pm – midnight) for an official academic reason. A bag meal consists of: two sandwiches (meat & cheese, and/or peanut butter & jelly), one piece of fresh fruit, one can of fruit or V-8 juice, one bottle of water, one bag of chips (assorted varieties), one packaged snack (e.g., trail mix, granola bar or multi-grain bar), condiments and napkins.

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 .......... $200.00

Non-residents..... $300.00

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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