Programs : Budget Sheet
The following listing represents the Summer Budget Sheet for VCU Summer: Eastern Africa Development and Democracy.
Summer Budget Sheet for VCU Summer: Eastern Africa Development and Democracy
Budget Item | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
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Program Fee * | $4,050.00 | $4,050.00 | ||
Estimated Tuition (for a standard 6-credit, undergraduate, summer program) * | $2,766.00 | $4,422.00 | ||
Billable subtotal: | $6,816.00 | $8,472.00 | ||
Estimated Airfare | $1,700.00 | $1,700.00 | ||
Estimated Meals | $350.00 | $350.00 | ||
Estimated Immigration Fees | $100.00 | $100.00 | ||
Estimated Health Requirements (vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, etc.) | $550.00 | $550.00 | ||
Estimated Miscellaneous (telephone, laundry, local transportation, etc.) | $250.00 | $250.00 | ||
Estimated Passport | $165.00 | $165.00 | ||
Non-billable subtotal: | $3,115.00 | $3,115.00 | ||
Total: | $9,931.00 | $11,587.00 | ||
Notes: |
Numbers included in this budget sheet are estimates, and are for planning purposes only. Your actual cost of participating in the program may be higher or lower, depending on a variety of factors. For example, do you already have a valid passport? Are you willing to carefully watch your spending while you're on your program?
The program fee is $4,050.00 and includes the following:
The following are not included in the program fee. Students are responsible for:
Airfare
Airfare is not included in the program fee. Participants are responsible for making their own round-trip travel arrangements from the US to their destination city, although the Program Leader(s) will meet with accepted students to go over specific travel logistics and may help students in identifying low-cost travel options, and ensure the group books flights together. For best fares, accepted students are encouraged to purchase their tickets prior to April 15, but not before the program has been confirmed to run.
Tuition
VCU tuition and fees are charged separately from the program fee. Tuition is billed at standard VCU rates for in-state students and at a discounted rate for out-of-state students. An estimated tuition charge for this program is listed above.
Note that these tuition estimate do not include charges specific to particular academic programs or majors. Refer to VCU Student Accounting for more information on tuition and other fees beyond the cost of the study abroad program, and for billing and payment.
Students are notified at their VCU email address when eBills (account statements) are available on the Billing and Payment website. The payment due date is indicated on the eBill. Payment is due at the start of the semester.
The program fee is $4,050.00 and includes the following:
- Housing
- Some meals (such as breakfasts and lunches)
- All entry fees to museums and cultural sites
- In-country transportation
- On-site Program Director support
- Pre-departure orientation
- Education Abroad Administration Fee ($250.00 - paid at the time of application)
- CISI Insurance Enrollment ($37.95)
The following are not included in the program fee. Students are responsible for:
- VCU tuition and fees for 6 credits
- International Airfare
- Meals (Dinners and some lunches)
- Passport application or renewal fee, if applicable
- Immunizations and visa fees
- Personal expenses during the program
- Anything not explicitly stated above
Airfare
Airfare is not included in the program fee. Participants are responsible for making their own round-trip travel arrangements from the US to their destination city, although the Program Leader(s) will meet with accepted students to go over specific travel logistics and may help students in identifying low-cost travel options, and ensure the group books flights together. For best fares, accepted students are encouraged to purchase their tickets prior to April 15, but not before the program has been confirmed to run.
Tuition
VCU tuition and fees are charged separately from the program fee. Tuition is billed at standard VCU rates for in-state students and at a discounted rate for out-of-state students. An estimated tuition charge for this program is listed above.
Note that these tuition estimate do not include charges specific to particular academic programs or majors. Refer to VCU Student Accounting for more information on tuition and other fees beyond the cost of the study abroad program, and for billing and payment.
Students are notified at their VCU email address when eBills (account statements) are available on the Billing and Payment website. The payment due date is indicated on the eBill. Payment is due at the start of the semester.
* Billable item |