International students must provide evidence of financial support showing that there is sufficient balance to fund your tuition and living expenses.  Please refer to the total cost of attendance. 

NON-RESIDENT: 2026-2027
AllowancesLiving with Family/RelativesLiving Off-Campus
Tuition$8,280$8,280
Fees$108$108
Books/Supplies$1,450$1,450
* Housing$5,626$17,046
Food$2,324$6,970
Personal Costs$2,842$2,842
Transportation$3,458$3,462
TOTAL COST$24,088$40,158

* Students living with relatives/acquaintances rent-free, must provide a letter from the primary housing member stating no room and boarding fees will be assessed.

Students who are attending under the student exchange agreement are exempted from paying tuition.

Note: Dollar amounts retrieved from https://www.kauai.hawaii.edu/cost-attendance