Effective Spring 2021, the International Student Fee (ISF) will increase to $300.
The ISF is assessed to all international students with F-1 visa status and primarily supports personnel expenses within the International Student & Scholar Services office as we do not receive state funding for this purpose.
We do not increase this fee lightly. Due to the severe financial impact of COVID-19, this fee increase is necessary so that we may continue to provide essential advising, support & visa maintenance services, provide technologies used for student advising & programming, and expand upon the international student experience and sense of belonging that is so desperately needed in times of a global pandemic.
For more information on the UNC System student fee policy and approval process for fee increases, please click here.