Education
Lone Star College
Lone Star College System
Overview
Lone Star charges international students the out-of-state rate of $313 per credit hour (2026-27) and budgets $9,390 in tuition and fees for a 24-credit international year, about $11,738 at 30 credits. The multi-campus Houston-area system is one of the largest community colleges in the United States.
Key details
- Location
- The Woodlands, United States
- Country
- United States
- Course level
- Vocational
- Intake
- Fall, Spring, Summer
- Budget
- USD 9,390 – USD 11,738
Eligibility
F-1 students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester (at least 9 face-to-face) and show funding against the published international cost of attendance; summer starts require a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Guides for this route
Our own guides for students heading to or from United States — worth reading before you contact the provider.
India → United StatesStudying in the USA from India: F-1 Interview, OPT and LoansFor Indian students heading to a US college: the I-20 and F-1 interview, SEVIS and MRV fees, proof of funds, OPT and STEM OPT, and INR budgets.Bangladesh → United StatesStudying in the USA from Bangladesh: F-1 Visa, I-20 and OPTA US plan for Bangladeshi students: SEVP-certified schools, the I-20 and F-1 interview, funds a savings-based family must show, and OPT after graduation.Nepal → United StatesStudying in the USA from Nepal: I-20, F-1 Interview and OPTA Nepali student's route to a US campus: SEVP-certified schools, the I-20, SEVIS and visa fees, the F-1 interview in Kathmandu, on-campus work and OPT.