As a private, not-for-profit institution, the American University of Afghanistan must charge a subsidized fee for all courses offered. For academic year 2008-2009, the basic fee structure for the different programs is:

Tuition

Testing
English Proficiency Test	1,000 AFS
Institutional TOEFL	2,500 AFS

Foundations Studies Program*
Nationals of Afghanistan
All students	75,000 AFS per semester
Nationals of countries other than Afghanistan
All students	112,500 AFS per semester

Undergraduate Program*
Nationals of Afghanistan
Full-time day students	125,000 AFS per semester
Part-time evening students	100,000 AFS per semester
Per course	25,000 AFS per course
Nationals of countries other than Afghanistan
Per course	187,500 AFS per course
Per course	112,500 AFS per course
Per course	37,500 AFS per course

Student Fees
Undergraduate Program	600 AFS per course

Professional Development Institute
Fees vary according to the course. For information on a specific course, please contact the Professional Development Institute.

Fees

Tuition and fees cover the cost of the tests/courses only and are payable to the Student Finance Office. The student is responsible for all other costs associated with attending the American University of Afghanistan, including books, transportation, and living expenses.

It is expected that every student shall bear the cost of their education. However, a financial assistance program and a work study program are in place for students who need financial support. Financial Assistance Applications are available from the Student Finance Office.

* Once accepted into the Undergraduate Program or the Foundations Studies Program, students are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 25,000 AFS in order to register for any courses. This deposit will go towards tuition costs.