Tuition and Fees

Tuition is charged to cover instructional costs, including textbooks and supplies, administrative expenses, and other necessary costs of university operation.  Scholarships, need-based financial aid, and work-study opportunities are available for select students who require financial support. 

Tuition and fees are the individual responsibility of the student and are payable to the Student Finance Office. Except for expenses specifically covered by designated scholarship, financial aid, or other awards, the student is also responsible for all other costs associated with attending the American University of Afghanistan, including notebooks, textbooks, transportation, and living expenses. Unless prior arrangements have been made, all deposits, tuition, and any other fees must be paid before the start of classes. Tuition and fees are officially approved annually by the Board of Trustees and announced by the university.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships paid by private donors are available in certain cases.  These scholarship may pay all or part of tuition for AUAF students, especially females.  Contact the admissions office for more information about scholarships.  +93 (0) 797 200 400

FINANCIAL AID

AUAF understands that the cost of a high-quality Western-style education is difficult for many stuidents to afford.  That is why we offer generous financial aid packages that reduce the cost of attending AUAF for most students.  In fact, more than 70 percent of full-time AUAF students qualify for financial aid.  The amount of financial aid is based on each student's income and assets.  Contact the admissions office for more information about financial aid.  +93 (0) 797 200 400

WORK-STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

For some students with financial need, work-study opportunities are available.  These allow students to work in part-time jobs on campus in exchange for a reduction in tuition.  Contact the admission office for more information. +93 (0) 797 200 400

DEPOSIT

Once accepted into the university, each student is required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 25,000 AFN prior to registering for classes at AUAF. This deposit is applied toward the student’s tuition fee. If a student decides not to attend classes after paying the deposit, the student must forfeit the amount unless a refund is requested through a proper petition and approved by the provost.

METHOD OF PAYMENT

All students are billed, and all payment must be made, in Afghanis unless prior arrangements have been made for payment in US dollars. Students are expected to either pay the full amount of tuition at the beginning of the semester or to make arrangements to enroll in a four month installment payment plan with the Student Finance Office. Once enrolled in the monthly installment plan, students must make sure that they pay their installments on time so as to not incur additional late fines. Failure to make timely payments may result in disenrollment from the courses in which the student is registered.  Grades will not be posted, transcripts will not be given, and enrollment in further classes will not be allowed until all accounts from previous terms have been paid in full. All payments are made at the Student Finance Office.

2012 TUITION AND FEES

Undergraduate Program

         Tuition                                                             10,000 AFN per credit
         Book rental fee                                             600 AFN per course
         Library user fee                                           1,125 AFN
         IT user fee                                                      1,125 AFN
         Student activity fee                                    1,000 AFN

Foundation Studies Program

         Tuition                                                               120,000 AFN per semester
         Book rental fee                                                1,200 AFN
         Library user fee                                              1,125 AFN
         IT user fee                                                         1,125 AFN
         Student activity fee                                       1,000 AFN

Residence Hall

        Residence Hall Fee                                           25,000 AFN per semester

Meal Plan

        1 Afghan Meal                                                     200 AFN
        5 Day Plan (10 Meals)                                      1,800 AFN
        7 Day Plan (14 Meals)                                      2,520 AFN
        4 Week Plan (40 Meals)                                   7,200 AFN
        4 Week Plan (56 Meals)                                   10,080 AFN
        15 Week Plan (150 Meals)                              27,000 AFN
        15 Week Plan (210 Meals)                              37,800 AFN                       

Testing

       English Pre-Admission Test                         750 AFN
       Institutional TOEFL                                         3,500 AFN

Notes:

-       Financial aid is not be offered for summer sessions.
-       Students who are residents of Kabul are not eligible for financial aid for residence hall costs.
-       Students who are residents of Kabul are not eligible for financial aid for meal plan costs.
-       All students living in the residence halls are required to purchase one of the 15 week meal plans.