Tuition and Financial Aid
All payments with the exception of non-tuition related fees must be made using Touro’s Online Payment Plan. As such, only non-tuition related fees should be made to the Israeli Institution. If you already submitted payments to the Israeli Institution for tuition please have these payments returned to you by the Israeli Institution.
Students who complete and submit all required documents by June 15th are eligible for the discounted administrative fee of $1,100. Starting June 16, until July 15, the enrollment fee will be $1,250. July 15 through August 14, the enrollment fee is $1350. If paid on or after August 15, the fee will be $1,500. Students who complete their year in Israel, will receive a tuition credit of $550 towards their first fall or spring semester when returning to any of Touro’s Lander Colleges.
The administrative fee and all tuition for the Israeli institution is payable online to the Touro University Bursar. Detailed instructions will be included with the Tuition Contract.
TCIO students can elect to pay their tuition through “529” accounts and/or may be eligible to receive federal tax credits for tuition paid to Touro. Please contact your accountant for additional information.
We encourage all students to explore our numerous financial aid options to help offset the cost of their education in Israel and in New York. TCIO students may qualify for federal grants and student loans. You can calculate costs and financial aid with our net price calculator.
Credits, Grades, Transcripts
Students who successfully complete a year of full-time study in Israel may earn up to 36 credits if enrolled in the Touro College Israel Option (TCIO). They may earn 24 credits directly from Israel Option courses, and up to an additional 12 transfer credits upon their return to Touro. Grades earned in Israel Option courses will appear on students’ transcripts, and are calculated in their Touro academic record. The grading system for these courses follows the American system, with letter grades A to F, for all courses with a written or oral final exam. Students may select three courses per year to be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Enrollment with Lander College TCIO Program is a mutual commitment. We expect students to complete their undergraduate studies at Touro. Only Touro students are eligible to participate in the TCIO. Students may not hold a deferral at another institution during their time in the Touro College Israel Option program. If you are holding a deferral at another college, you are not eligible to participate in the TCIO.
Student Responsibilities
A successful experience is a two-way street. We encourage you to enjoy your year in Israel and focus on learning, and we count on students to complete their course registration on time and to attend all meetings and presentations arranged by Touro deans and faculty. TCIO students are also required to take an English proficiency exam and the Strong Career Inventory, which are usually administered during the fall semester.
Israel School Transfer, Withdrawal, and Refund Policies
Students may, for a variety of reasons, wish to withdraw from the TCIO or transfer from one institution to another. Students who have pre-registered by signing the Contract to Participate in the Israel Option may withdraw from the program by informing the Touro Israel Office and completing a Withdrawal Form. Requests for withdrawal must be received by November 30 (for Fall Semester) or March 15 (for Spring Semester). Please note, the administrative fee is non-refundable once the fall semester has begun.
Fall Semester Withdrawal Refund Schedule
If you withdraw during the fall semester, you will be refunded 100% of your spring tuition and the following from your fall tuition:
Prior to the start of fall class: 100% of fall tuition
During the 1st week of class: 90% of fall tuition
During the 2nd week of class: 75% of fall tuition
During the 3rd week of class: 50% of fall tuition
During the 4th week of class: 25% of fall tuition
After the 4th week of class: No refund
Spring Semester Withdrawal Refund Schedule
If you withdraw during the spring semester, there is no refund on your fall semester tuition. The following is the refund schedule for the spring semester tuition:
Prior to the start of fall class: 100% of spring tuition
During the 1st week of class: 90% of spring tuition
During the 2nd week of class: 75% of spring tuition
During the 3rd week of class: 50% of spring tuition
During the 4th week of class: 25% of spring tuition
After the 4th week of class: No refund
Support Services in Israel
Mrs. Pnina Rosenes, the TCIO Resident Director, coordinates counseling and advisement services for students in Israel.
At the beginning of each academic year, the Resident Director and Dean of Students conduct an on-site orientation program to introduce TCIO students to the organization of the Israel Option program, process for awarding credits, details of the grading system, and academic majors and pre-professional options available at Touro.
Touro staff is available to assist students with any questions they may have, provide career guidance, and help students understand requirements and plan their course of study for the year following their stay in Israel.
The Israel Option Office is open Sunday through Friday, and is located at the Touro Israel Center:
11 Beit Hadfus Street in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem
Phone: (02) 651-0900 x3
Email: prosenes@touro.edu
