International Tuition & Fees

The college is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students with current visas. These students are classified as out-of-state and will pay that tuition rate.

Cost of Attending Otero College per Year 2023-2024 (15 credits per semester)

Expenses Breakdown	Fall	Spring	Year
Tuition:	$4,368.56	$4,368.56	$8,737.12
Otero All Student Fee:	$353.60	$353.60	$707.20
International Student Fees:	$145	$145	$290
Living Expenses: (Double Room in Wunsch Hall + 19 meal plan)	$4,494.50	$4,494.50	$8,989
Housing Deposit: (Refunded at end of spring term)	$100	-	$100
Books/Supplies:	$400	$400	$800
Health Insurance (Pro-rated for the start and end dates of the semester and can vary.):	$912.50	$912.50	$1825
Total (This is an estimated cost and may vary from student to student.):			$21,348

Students must show proof of $21,348 USD on their I-20: $9,734 Tuition/Fees; $8,989 Room & Board; $2,625 Books/Insurance.

LewerMark Insuran ce—All international students will be enrolled in the LewerMark policy through Otero College and will received their insurance cards upon their arrival. The cost of insurance will be added to the students Otero account.

Scholarship Options

Franzman International Scholarship

This scholarship is offered by Seth and Barbara Franzman for the benefit of a deserving second-year (sophomore) international student to assist with funds necessary to continue their education at Otero College, and to promote a positive international culture in the College community.

Franzman International Scholarship Application

International Academic/Leadership Scholarship*

Current Otero international students who have received the distinction of being on the President’s List, have demonstrated leadership and have been active in community service can apply for this scholarship award of $500 toward the following semester at Otero.

International Scholarships Application

International Spirit Scholarship Application*

Current Otero international students who have received the distinction of being on the Institutional Recognition Honors List, have been active in community service and have demonstrated and fostered opportunities to reach across cultural borders to promote international understanding can apply for this scholarship award of $250 toward the following semester at Otero.

International Scholarships Application

Student Life Scholarship

A $500 per semester tuition scholarship to students who select to live in Otero on-campus housing and participate in Student Life activities and events.

Searchable Financial Aid Databases for International Students

The links below are to public scholarship databases on the internet geared toward use by Americans wanting to study abroad and international students wanting to study in the United States. Please look closely at the criteria to find those that might best suit you.