English for Professional Purposes: Business

Application Deadline: June 23

Course Dates: July 22 – August 9

Explanation of Fees*

Important note: Students in EPP: Business will not be eligible and will not be billed for the Columbia Summer Health Insurance plan because ALP registration will happen after the Columbia Health Insurance enrollment deadline for Summer has passed. If Columbia Health changes this policy, ALP will notify you immediately. 

Activity Fee: this covers expenses relating to orientation, handbooks, events and activities.   
Instructional Support Fee: this covers class materials and expenses such as playbooks, novels, newspapers, photocopying, theater tickets, museum or event entry.   
ALP Student Services Fee: this covers internal I-20 processing fees and other SEVIS transactions.  
Technology Fee: this covers SPS technology expenses, including access to online course management software, Canvas, and tools used to develop online course content.    
Health and Related Services Fee: All ALP students are required to pay the Health and Related Services Fee. This fee covers access to Columbia health services such as medical, counseling, wellbeing, sexual violence response and disability services.   
Books and Materials: this is an estimate. Instructors may assign books or media materials during the session. Students are not billed for books and materials but purchase them independently.   
Estimated Living Expenses: this includes food, transportation, everyday expenses, and accommodation. This gives an idea of how much money is needed to live in New York so you can plan financially. Students are not billed for living expenses, except for any ALP/Columbia Housing.  
Estimated Total Cost of Study: When you apply for an I-20 you must show you have this total amount on your financial document.

*Note: not all fees are refundable if students withdraw from the program. For a full explanation see the Withdrawal and Tuition Refund page of the ALP website.