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Costs

For all VU-affiliated study abroad programs, students pay tuition directly to Valparaiso University. Students and their families can keep the same payment plan with the Office of Financial Aid during the term a student is abroad. Most VU scholarship and financial aid will apply towards the tuition, with the exception of scholarships that require students to be on campus. For individual financial aid questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

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2011-2012	Cambridge, England	Hangzhou, China	Reutlingen, Germany	Puebla, Mexico	Semester at VU
Tuition	15,000	15,000	15,000	15,000	15,000
General Fee	520	520	520	520	520
Center Fee	1,200	1,200	1,200	500	n/a
Dorm Fee	2,678	2,678	2,678	2,678	2,678 - 4,050
Meal Plan	see spending money	see spending money	see spending money	see spending money	1,450-1,700
Subtotal	19,398	19,398	19,398	18,698	19,648-21,270
Airfare (Round-trip)	1000-1400	900-1400	1000-1400	550-800	325-625 (depending on US location)
Spending Money (Includes Meals, Excursions & Entertainment)	4500-5500	1200-1500	4000-5000	1500-2000	400 (excluding meals)
Books & Supplies	50	50	50	50-150	600-900
Subtotal	5550-6950	2150-2950	5050-6450	2100-2950	1325-1925
Additional Transport: (Eurail Pass)	Eurail Pass: 747/15 days in 2 months 575/10 days in 2 months	see spending money	Eurail Pass: 1116/unlimited days within 2 months	see spending money	see Airfare
Britrail Pass	571/15 days in 2 months	n/a		n/a	n/a
Passport Fee	135	135	135	135	n/a

Tuition and Fees:

Students pay VU tuition and the general fee to Valparaiso University for the semester or year abroad. The VU administered study abroad programs* include a study abroad program fee ($500-1200 USD) that goes towards cultural excursions and social activities arranged throughout the term abroad.

All students pay a $50.00 Acceptance Fee upon admission into a study abroad program. All participants are required to purchase a $22.00 International Student Identification Card which serves as a second form of photo-ID and a student-discount card (which also includes minimal emergency assistance - See section on Health & Safety for more information).

*Cambridge, England; Reutlingen, Germany; Hangzhou, China and Puebla, Mexico.

Housing:

Students pay housing directly to Valparaiso University for the following programs: Cambridge, England; Reutlingen, Germany; Hangzhou, China; Kansai-Gaidai, Japan; Windhoek, Namibia and Puebla, Mexico.

For all other programs, housing costs are paid directly to the program provider.

Personal & Travel Expenses:

Since students will not be buying a meal plan at Valparaiso University (only exception is Kansai-Gaidai, Japan) for the term abroad, most students will have approximately $1,400-1,700 USD already budgeted to spend towards personal expenses abroad.

Students should reference program-specific information for recommendations on personal spending amounts. These expenses vary widely from country to country, as the cost of living is different around the world. Furthermore, students should budget for flexibility in changing exchange rates for the country they are visiting.

Many students wish to take advantage of the many travel opportunities during an academic term abroad. Travel estimates will vary depending on the interests of each participant and desired locations.

Office of Financial Aid

All students can consult with the Office of Financial Aid to discuss the various costs estimates as well as seek guidance on developing a budget for the term abroad. A Financial Aid Counselor can help students identify extra sources of funding.