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Programs : Budget Sheet

The following listing represents the Year - Academic Cost Estimate for USAC Costa Rica: San Ramón - Life Sciences, Spanish Language, and Culture.
 

Year - Academic Cost Estimate for USAC Costa Rica: San Ramón - Life Sciences, Spanish Language, and Culture
Year - Academic Cost Estimate for USAC Costa Rica: San Ramón - Life Sciences, Spanish Language, and Culture
Budget Item Study Abroad Costs
OIE Service Fee *   $400.00
e-Stout Fee *   $900.00
Emergency Fee *   $30.00
UW System Insurance *   $297.76
Program Fee (check program's direct website for up-to-date total) *   $0.00
Billable subtotal:  $1,627.76
Application Fee   $200.00
Passport Fee   $165.00
Meals   $400.00
Personal Expenses   $4,000.00
Airfare   $1,000.00
Books/Materials/Supplies   $200.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $5,965.00
Total: $7,592.76
Notes:
The above listed costs are UW-Stout fees and are additional to USAC's program fee. All billable totals are paid to UW-Stout (including the USAC program fee). 

PROGRAM FEE: Up-to-date USAC program fee totals are posted on the USAC website. The items included in the USAC program fee can vary slightly from program to program but typically covers tuition and fees, housing, some meals, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, USAC onsite staff support and USAC administrative costs. Exact items included in your program can be referenced on the program website. 

USAC CONFIRMATION DEPOSIT: The $500 confirmation deposit is contributed to the full program fee.

HOUSING SECURITY DEPOSIT: All applicants are required to pay a security deposit. 

e-STOUT FEE: Cost is based on 30 credits.
 
UW-SYSTEM INSURANCE: CISI Insurance is calculated based on 8 months.

PERSONAL EXPENSES: This includes the additional travel you will do during your program in addition to other sundries.

HOUSING: You will work directly with USAC to arrange housing at your host school.

MEALS: Includes any meals not covered in the Program Fee.


Updated: 4/26/2024
* Billable item