Maharishi International University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Maharishi International University?

For 2024-25 reporting, MIU's full-time undergraduate tuition was $16,000, with $530 in required fees. The reported charges were the same for Iowa residents and out-of-state students. Tuition and mandatory fees together therefore came to $16,530 for the academic year.

• Full-time tuition and required fees: $16,530.
• Typical annual room charge: $3,400.
• Typical annual board charge: $4,000.

Adding those reported housing and dining charges to tuition and fees produces $23,930, but that is not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate: books, transportation, and personal expenses can add to the amount. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $600 per credit hour. Actual bills also depend on program, enrollment, and housing choices.

Financial aid changes what a student ultimately pays. In 2024-25 reporting, 97% of students received some form of financial aid, while 65% had student loans; a loan must be repaid and should not be treated like a grant. Reported average net prices varied by family-income group, so an individual aid offer is more useful for budgeting than the published tuition figure alone. Eligible students can explore federal grants and loans, applicable state aid, institutional scholarships, and military education benefits through MIU's financial aid process.

What are the work-study opportunities at Maharishi International University?

MIU students considering part-time work should distinguish a campus job from Federal Work-Study. Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's financial aid arrangement, is earned through qualifying employment; it is not a grant paid upfront or a guarantee of a position.

Students should ask the financial aid office whether they qualify for Work-Study and where current campus jobs are posted. They can also seek ordinary part-time employment, which need not be funded by Work-Study. MIU reports individual career counseling and planning for undergraduates; that service can help with career decisions, but a job, internship, or employer offer is a separate opportunity with its own application process.