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ALCI Programs: Calendars & Costs
Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) and Summer University Bridge
*Recommended for students accepted to CSU San Marcos degree programs and entering the US for the first time.
| Session | Start Date | End Date | Weeks | Cost |
| Spring 2nd Entry* | March 5 | May 10 | 9 | $3,550 |
| Summer 2013 | June 3 | August 9 | 10 | $3,950 |
| Fall 2013 |
August 20 |
December 6 |
16 |
$5,200 |
| Fall 2nd Entry* | October 8 |
December 6 |
9 | $3,550 |
*2nd entry students will join ALCI classes at the middle of the semester, just after mid-term exams. Conditional admission applicants who start the ALCI on a 2nd entry start date must pay tuition and fees for two semesters before enrolling in ALCI classes.
*Tuition fees are subject to change.
| Session | Start Date | End Date | Weeks | Cost |
| Spring 2013 | January 14 | May 18 | 17 | $5,500* |
| Summer 2013 | May 29 |
August 10 |
10 | $5,500 |
| Fall 2013 | August 20 | December 14 | 17 |
$5,500* |
*MBA 600-level courses available at $7800 per semester for 9 graduate units.
American Culture Experience (ACE)
Available beginning weekly from January 7 to May 10 and June 10 to August 10, 2013.
| Number of Weeks | Program Cost* |
| 4 | $3,800 |
| 3 | $3,000 |
| 2 | $2,100 |
*Airport transfer from Los Angeles International Airport may be arranged by the group in advance for an additional fee.
Program Tuition, Student Fees, and Estimated Costs: Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) & Semester at CSU San Marcos (SEM)
| Fees and Estimated Expenses | Spring 2nd Entry | Summer 2013 | Fall 2013 | Fall 2nd Entry |
| Tuition and Fees (IAP) | $3,550 | $3,950 | $5,200 | $3,550 |
| Tuition and Fees (SEM) | Not Available | Contact ALCI | $5,500 | Not Available |
| Housing Options | ||||
| Homestay (includes 2 meals daily) | $1,725 | $1,975 | $3,000 | $1,725 |
| On Campus Apartment (and food expense) | Not Available | $2,100 | $4,800 | Not Available |
| Other Expenses* | $1,800 | $2,145 | $3,340 | $1,800 |
| Total Estimated Expenses | ||||
| With Homestay (IAP) | $7,075 | $8,070 | $11,540 | $7,075 |
| With Homestay (SEM) | Not Available | Contact ALCI | $11,840 | Not Available |
| With On Campus Apartment (IAP) | Not Available | $8,195 | $13,340 | Not Available |
| With On Campus Apartment (SEM) | Not Available | Contact ALCI | $13,640 | Not Available |
Applicants must submit a bank statement, dated within the past 6 months, showing a balance equal to or greater than the Total Estimated Expenses.
*Other expenses are an estimate of what a student will spend in a semester on the following: books, transportation, health insurance, entertainment, food, shopping, personal items, etc.


