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ASU-USA Pathways: Costs and Housing

Welcome to ASU-USA Pathways! Once you are admitted to Pathways, there are several steps you must take to prepare for your first day of class in Phoenix, Arizona. Please log into your My ASU account and ASU email for important pre-arrival information.

If you have any questions, contact the Global Launch Welcome Desk (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST). We have many representatives who speak different languages.

Costs

Please note that all costs are subject to change (without notice) and vary by degree program. If you pay the enrollment deposit, this payment keeps your place in our program. The enrollment deposit is non-refundable, but it will be applied to your overall tuition cost. 

Costs listed below are for the 2024-2025 academic year. They do not include housing or meal plans. Summer health insurance is included in the health insurance cost for the spring semester.

 Fall 2024Spring 2025
Tuition$17,360$15,884–17,360
ASU Fees$422$421
Health Insurance$1,043$1,722
Total$18,825$18,027–19,503

 

Additional Costs

  • Estimated $500 per semester for books and materials.
  • Estimated $1,000 per student for incidentals and personal expenses.

Costs listed below are for the 2024-2025 academic year. They do not include housing or meal plans. Summer health insurance is included in the health insurance cost for the spring semester.

 Fall 2024Spring 2025
Tuition$17,360–18,836$16,305–17,781
ASU Fees$422$421
Health Insurance$1,043$1,722
Total$18,825–20,301$18,448–19,924

 

Additional Costs

  • Estimated $500 per semester for books and materials.
  • Estimated $1,000 per student for incidentals and personal expenses.

Tuition is due within 5 days of the session start date. To view the tuition payment deadline for upcoming session, visit Pathways Dates and Deadlines
 

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Are you looking for a way to fund your English education? Please reach out to local organizations, browse the scholarship search portal and consider financial aid options. There are also private students loans available to fund for your education.

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ASU-USA Diversity Scholarship

ASU is proud to offer a limited scholarship for students in the ASU-USA Pathways and Earned Pathways programs. When you apply for the program, you automatically apply for the scholarship. If you qualify, you'll be notified when you're fully admitted. The scholarship will be applied to your ASU account to help with tuition and fees after you enroll.

To learn more about ASU-USA Pathways Diversity Scholarship rules, please contact Global Launch admissions at usapathways@asu.edu. 

Housing

Welcome to your new home at ASU! As a Pathways student, you have several housing options. We’re here to help you start your search for the perfect place to stay and make the most of your experience in Phoenix, Arizona.

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On-Campus Housing

Living on campus is a great way to make new friends, practice your English and prepare yourself for life in America. 

Once you are admitted to the ASU-USA Pathways program, you can apply for housing on the ASU West Valley campus. All housing applications must be submitted on the ASU “My Housing” portal. Please select SSO login to sign in with your ASURITE and password.

If you have trouble accessing ASU's "My Housing" portal, please call +1 480-965-3515 for assistance.

 

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Off-Campus Housing

ASU-USA Pathways students may live in apartments located near the ASU West Valley campus. Most students choose to share an apartment with classmates.

Please visit the ASU Off-Campus Housing website to view listings and more information.

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Homestay

When you live with an American host family, you will learn more about U.S. culture and fully surround yourself in the English language.

For more information about costs and availability, please contact your homestay agency* directly. 

* Homestay agencies are not affiliated with Arizona State University. 

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Temporary Accommodations

If you arrive in the U.S. before your housing is ready, you can reserve a stay at a nearby hotel. Please select one of the safe, clean and comfortable hotel options. Please visit the ASU Travel Information website for a full list of preferred hotels.

Contact us

Do you have questions about costs or housing before arriving to Arizona State University? Please contact our student services team. We have many representatives who speak different languages.

To reach an ASU-USA Pathways advisor quickly, please email usapathways@asu.edu

 

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