Tuition Rates Based on Visa Category Information
At Gallaudet University, there are two tuition rates: U.S. and International. International students from non-developing countries pay a 100% surcharge while students from developing countries pay a 50% surcharge.
Continuing and Online Education:
International students interested in coming to the United States for a short course of study, workshop, or other training event at Gallaudet University must obtain a *B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa. If, however, they are interested in attending Gallaudet to obtain a degree or certification, they must have F-1, J-1, or permanent residency status.
Please note that Gallaudet does not make the policy or decision on these tuition rates. The Education of the Deaf Act (EDA) and ensuing regulations from the United States Department of Education require that international students attending Gallaudet University pay a tuition surcharge of either 100% or 50%, depending on their country of citizenship. For more information: EDA Developing Countries List for Academic Year 2022/2023 – Gallaudet University.
Proof of immigration status for each visa category is required to verify the benefits one may qualify for.
Continuing and Online Education:
International students interested in coming to the United States for a short course of study, workshop, or other training event at Gallaudet University must obtain a *B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa. If, however, they are interested in attending Gallaudet to obtain a degree or certification, they must have F-1, J-1, or permanent residency status.
Please note that Gallaudet does not make the policy or decision on these tuition rates. The Education of the Deaf Act (EDA) and ensuing regulations from the United States Department of Education require that international students attending Gallaudet University pay a tuition surcharge of either 100% or 50%, depending on their country of citizenship. For more information: EDA Developing Countries List for Academic Year 2022/2023 – Gallaudet University.
Proof of immigration status for each visa category is required to verify the benefits one may qualify for.
Visa Category | Definition | Gallaudet U.S. Charge | Gallaudet International Charge |
---|---|---|---|
A-1 | Diplomats and foreign government officials and their dependents | No | Yes |
A-2 | Dependents of A-1 visa holder | No | Yes |
*B-1 | Business visitors | No | Yes |
*B-2 | Visitors for pleasure | No | Yes |
F-1 | Students | No | Yes |
F-2 | Dependents of F-1 students | No | Yes |
G-1 | Employee of international organizations | No | Yes |
G-2, G-3, G-4 | Dependents of G-1 visa holder | No | Yes |
H-1B | Professionals | No | Yes |
H-2B | Temporary workers | No | Yes |
H-3 | Trainee | No | Yes |
H-4 | Dependents of H visa holders | No | Yes |
I-1 | Foreign journalists | No | Yes |
J-1 (Student) | Exchange visitor student | No | Yes |
J-1 (Scholar) | Exchange visitor scholars | No | Yes |
J-2 | Dependents of J-1 visa holders | No | Yes |
K-1 | Fiancée of U.S. citizen | Yes | No |
O-1 | Individual with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, education, business, or athletics | No | Yes |
P-1 | Internationally known athletes and entertainment groups | No | Yes |
P-2 | Performing artists under a reciprocal exchange program | No | Yes |
Q-1 | International cultural | No | Yes |
Green Card in Processing | Individuals remain in the United States until the application is decided upon by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | No | Yes |
Green Card | Foreign national to live and work permanently in the US. | Yes | No |
U.S. Citizen | Born in the territory of the United States. | Yes | No |
Naturalization | Granted by which a non-citizen of a country may acquire citizenship or nationality of that country. | Yes | No |
DACA | Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an immigration option for undocumented immigrants who came to the United States before the age of 16. | No | Yes |
Undocumented Student | Without immigration status. | No | Yes |
Asylum (Granted only) | Granted only to people who are present in the US. | Yes | No |
Asylum (Not granted or pending) | Obtaining asylum in the US. | No | Yes |
Jay Treaty | Grants Native Americans or First Nations with at least 50% Native American blood, American citizens, and Canadian subjects the perpetual right to freely travel between the United States and Canada. (Proof of First Nations identification card to be requested) | Yes | No |