Thinking about how to finance your program?
Thinking about how to finance your program?
Salem State’s monthly payment plan option makes our affordable tuition even more affordable!
We keep students at the center of everything we do. Because we understand the importance of providing flexibility so that you can start at a time that is best for you, we offer six start dates each year.
We also provide flexibility in the ways that you can pay for classes. Whether you want to pay in full or pay in monthly installments, we have you covered! Students can pay their account balances by bank account, wire transfer, credit card or by money order.
Required Fees
All required fees are included in the cost of each course at a pro-rated amount. Below is an explanation of each fee and the amount for full-time students who study 18 clock hours per week in our Intensive English Language Program (IELP) or Summer American Culture and English Immersion Program (ACEI). Fees are pro-rated for part-time students according to the number of weeks and hours they study.
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Course Fee – provides you access to English language instruction
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Materials Fee – provides you access to course textbooks and online learning resources
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University Fee – provides you access to university services and facilities such as, the fitness center, library, counseling and health services, etc.
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Student Government Association (SGA) Fee – provides you access to student life activities and events
Download the Schedule: Summer 2021-Spring 2022
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Program |
Course Fee |
Materials Fee |
University Fee |
Student Government Association Fee |
Total Cost |
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IELP 8 weeks |
$1622.20 |
$175 |
$102.60 |
$25.20 |
$1925 |
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CESL 6 weeks |
$273.16 |
$54 |
$22.84 |
N/A |
$350 |
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ACEI 6 weeks |
$1462.40 |
$175 |
$102.60 |
N/A |
$1740 |
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TOEFL 7 weeks |
$327.87 |
$55 |
$17.13 |
N/A |
$400 |
Optional Fees
All optional fees can be included in a monthly payment plan with required course fees. As a non-degree student, you have the option of purchasing private health insurance or the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) through Salem State University. Students who opt into student health insurance may choose to be charged for the full semester or academic year depending on their registration plans.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
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Approximately $275.50 per month
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$3,306 for coverage from August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021
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$1,935 from January 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021
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Other pro-rated amounts may be possible depending on duration of study
Meal Plans
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Costs by Program
The Intensive English Language Program (IELP) provides academic language instruction at seven levels along with a variety of electives that allow students to explore U.S. higher education, future career options, and American culture.
COURSE FEES
*Includes all course materials and required university fees:
Full-time 8 weeks:
- 22 Hours $2352.78
- 20 Hours $2138.89
- 18 Hours $1925.00
Part-time 8 weeks:
- 16 Hours - $1711.11
- 14 Hours - $1497.22
- 12 Hours - $1283.33
- 10 Hours - $1069.44
- 9 Hours - $962.58
- 8 Hours - $855.56
- 7 Hours - $745.26
- 6 Hours - $641.67
- 4 Hours - $434.65
- 2 Hours - $217.32
PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Session length: 8 weeks
- Class hours: 2-22 hours per week (daytime)
- Class size: 5-15 students
- 2020 Orientation dates: Fall A – August 24-25 | Fall B – October 19-20
- 2020 Start dates: Fall A – September 2 | Fall B – October 28
- 2021 Orientation dates: Spring A – January 11-12 | Spring B March 15-16
- 2021 Start dates: Spring A – January 19 | Spring B – March 23
The evening Community Life and Work ESL Program provides busy adult learners of English with a curriculum that focuses on daily life and workplace situations to improve language skills for career advancement and life in the local community.
COURSE FEES
*Includes all course materials and required fees
- $350 per 6-week session
PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Session length: 6 weeks
- Class hours: 4 hours in class and 2 hours online per week (evening)
- Class size: 5-15 students
- 2020 Placement Dates: Fall A - September 2-11 | Fall B - October 19-30
- 2020 Start Dates: Fall A – September 14 | November 2
- 2021 Placement Dates: Spring A - January 19-29 | Spring B - March 15-26 | Summer A – May 10-21 | Summer B – June 28-July 9
- 2021 Start Dates: Spring A – February 1 | Spring B – March 29 | Summer A – May 24 | Summer B - July 12
The American Culture and English Immersion program provides you with the perfect summer destination to experience life and culture in the United States while building language skills for specific purposes.
COURSE FEES
*Includes all course materials and required fees
Full-Time (6 weeks):
- 22 Hours - $2126.67
- 20 Hours - $1933.33
- 18 Hours - $1740
Part-Time (6 weeks):
- 16 Hours - $1546.67
- 14 Hours - $1353.33
- 12 Hours - $1160.00
- 10 Hours - $952.92
- 8 Hours - $787.08
- 4 Hours - $393.54
PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Session length: 6 weeks
- Class hours: 4-22 hours per week (daytime)
- Class size: 5-15 students
- 2021 Orientation Dates: May 17-18 | July 7-8
- 2021 Start Dates: May 24 | July 12
The online TOEFL iBT® Preparation course will help you master the test strategies you need to reach your target score to enter university or for professional board requirements.
COURSE FEES
*Includes all course materials and required fees
- $400 per 7-week session
PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Session length: 7 weeks
- Class hours: 3 hours per week (Saturdays)
- Class size: 5-15 students
- 2020 Placement Dates: Fall A – September 2-11 | Fall B – October 19-31
- 2021 Placement Dates: Spring A - January 19-29 | Spring B - March 15-30 | Summer A - May 10-21 | Summer B - June 28-July 9
- 2020 Start Dates: Fall A – September 12 |Fall B – November 7
- 2021 Start Dates: Spring A – January 30 | Spring B – April 3
American Language and Culture Institute Program Calendar
American Language and Culture Institute Program Calendar
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Session |
Registration and Orientation |
Classes Start |
Classes End |
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Summer A 2021 |
May 17-18 (ACEI) May 10-21 (CESL) |
May 24
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June 30 |
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Fall A 2021 |
August 23-24 (IELP) September 2-10 (CESL) |
September 2 (IELP) September 11 (TOEFL Prep) September 13 (CESL) |
October 20 (CESL) October 22 (IELP) October 23 (TOEFL) |
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Fall B 2021 |
October 18-19 (IELP) October 18-29 (CESL) |
October 28 (IELP) November 1 (CESL) October 30 (TOEFL Prep) |
December 15 (CESL) December 18 (IELP) December 18 (TOEFL) |
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Spring A 2022 |
January 10-11 (IELP) January 18-28 (CESL) |
January 18 (IELP) January 29 (TOEFL Prep) January 31 (CESL) |
March 7 (CESL) March 9 (IELP) March 12 (TOEFL) |
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Spring B 2022 |
March 14-15 (IELP) March 14-25 (CESL) |
March 22 (IELP) March 28 (CESL) March 26 (TOEFL Prep) |
May 9 (CESL) May 11 (IELP) May 7 (TOEFL) |
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Summer A 2022 |
May 16-17 (ACEI/CESL) |
May 23 May 28 (TOEFL) |
June 29 (ACEI/CESL) July 9 (TOEFL) |
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Summer B 2022 |
July 7-8 (ACEI) June 28-July 9 (CESL) |
July 11 (ACEI/CESL) July 16 (TOEFL) |
August 17 (ACEI/CESL) August 27 (TOEFL) |
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