The following are some very basic figures and ranges for student income and basic expenses related to housing and school.

Suggested Income (Needs vary for each person/family)

• Singles: $1,500 to $1,800 per month (based on shared rent/utilities)
• Married without children: $1,800 to $2,500 per month
• Married with children (family of four): $2,500 to $4,000 per month
• SIBI students who qualify may receive G.I. Bill Benefits.

Housing (Keyword in this list is "UP")

• Efficiency apartments: $400 & UP per month (plus bills)
• Apartments (many to choose from in city)
  • One bedroom: $500 & UP per month
  • Two-bedroom: $700 & UP per month
  • Varied plans for which utilities renter must pay (approx. $200 per month on average for utilities)
• Houses (all sizes and prices in the city)
  • Two-bedroom: $675 & UP per month
  • Three-bedroom: $850 & UP per month
  • Approx. $300 per month for utilities.
• Phone: Renter's responsibility

School

• Insurance (Health Insurance is required)
  • Opportunities to secure a policy available through local insurance companies
• Books
  • Approximately $50-$150 per term (required books only)
• Class Fees (due at registration)
  • $120 per term for a full-time student
  • $20 per course for part-time or auditing student
• Child Care at SIBI (during school hours only)
  • One child: $2 per hour
  • Two children: $3 per hour
  • Three children: $4 per hour
  • Lunch is not provided; children eat with parent(s).
• Campaigns
  • One domestic campaign is required before graduation.
  • One foreign campaign required before graduation (approx. cost $1,000 to $1,500).
  • Summer internship opportunities may be available to fill these requirements.