ESL Tuition & Fees
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Tuition and program fees cover books, ID Card fee, field trips and campus enrichment activities.
Tuition & Fees
Intensive English Language Program
| Tuition & Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,640 |
| Program Fees | $500 |
| Application & Testing Fee | $150 |
Part-Time English Language Program
| Tuition & Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (Per Course) | $660 |
| Program Fees (Per Course) | $125 |
| Application & Testing Fee (One Time Fee) | $150 |
Evening ESL Program
| Tuition & Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (Per Course) | $660 |
| Program Fee (Per Course) | $60 |
| Testing Fee (One Time Fee) | $75 |
Online ESL Program
| Tuition & Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $480 |
| Placement Testing | $40 |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Payment Options
Payments are accepted via credit card, money order, wire transfer or cash.
Online Payment
You can pay the full tuition amount online using a U.S. dollar checking or savings account by logging in to your student account. For international students, the university has partnered with Flywire to facilitate payments in various currencies, offering competitive exchange rates and reduced bank fees.
Secure International Payment
SHU has partnered with Flywire to offer a safe and streamlined way to process international payments. Flywire’s mission is to save international students and their families money that would otherwise be lost on bank fees and unfavorable foreign exchange rates. With Flywire, you can pay from any country, choosing from a variety of local payment methods, including bank transfers, credit cards and e-wallets (PayPal & Alipay).
Instructions
- Visit eslshu.flywire.com
- Enter your home country and $ payment amount
- Review the payment options and select your payment method
- Follow the instructions provided to complete your payment
- If the country you are paying from has special requirements, this information will be included in Flywire’s instructions
- Track your payment status online and receive email/text alerts each step of the way
Around-the-clock Multilingual Customer Support is available:
- +1 800 346 9252
- help.flywire.com
- support@flywire.com
By Mail
Payments can be mailed via check or money order made payable to "Sacred Heart University." Include your full name and email in the memo field. Mail payments to:
Sacred Heart University
Attn: English Language Institute
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825 USA
In-Person Payment
Payments can be made in person at the Student Accounts office. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cashier window closes 30 minutes prior to office closure.
Tuition Refund Policy
The ESL Program tuition refund policy for all ESL programs follows Sacred Heart University’s refund policy for Online & Modular Programs (8-week terms). The refund policy can be located on the Student Accounts website.
Depending on the time of withdrawal, a student is entitled to the following tuition refunds:
- 100% refund if you withdraw before the start of the term
- 80% refund if you withdraw during the first week of the term
- 0% refund if you withdraw after the first week of the term
Application and testing fees are non-refundable