Scholars

Scholar Costs

Scholars must show adequate financial support for all living expenses, including additional financial support for any accompanying family members.  The primary source of funding should be from an institutional, government, or organizational source. Personal funds may be used only as supplemental funding and cannot be the sole source of funding.

Estimated Expenses for One Year
Housing & Meals $18,656
Health Insurance $3,518
Other Expenses** $4,850
TOTAL $27,024
  • Plus $5000 per year per dependent.
  • *includes utilities (electricity, water, gas, phone, internet, cable TV) $100 - $200 per month.  Often part of rent.
  • **other expenses include transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses (such as laundry, toiletries, clothing, & entertainment.)

Sample Costs

  • Personal Care Products/Toiletries - $35 per month
  • Laundry costs $1.00 to wash and $1.00 to dry at most laundromats.
  • Taxi rates in Tampa are $2.50 plus $2.40 per mile.
  • Uber/Lyft rates in Tampa are $1.25 plus 13 center per mile 

USF Costs

The university charges no direct fees. The following university services have costs: