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Budget Sheet for Spring 2025

Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $44,160

Cost to remain at ×ÔοÊÓƵ: $47,540

The estimated total cost includes all aspects of the study abroad experience. Tuition, housing, meals, airfare, visa fees, books/supplies, local transportation, and personal expenses are included in this estimate. These fees may be paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.

This program is estimated to cost $3,380 less than a semester on campus at ×ÔοÊÓƵ.

Fees Paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University

Students pay ×ÔοÊÓƵ tuition for each term abroad (read more). Fees paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term. Any ×ÔοÊÓƵ financial aid you normally receive will be automatically applied to your account, as it is when you are on campus (except for work study, which cannot be used abroad).

Estimated Out of Pocket Costs

These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than ×ÔοÊÓƵ. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.

Key Details

Included in fees paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University: IFSA-Butler tuition is covered by your ×ÔοÊÓƵ tuition payment. The ×ÔοÊÓƵ program fee covers IFSA's charges for housing (no meals) and international health insurance. Note that some housing and meal plan options may carry additional fees. ×ÔοÊÓƵ's mandatory international health insurance is included in the program fee. ×ÔοÊÓƵ's Program Fee is subject to change and will always reflect the actual amount charged to us by our partners. This may result in additional credits or charges to your student account after the amount shown is billed. Please see the partner's currently published fees to check on the fees charged by the partner (start ).

Please note the following regarding the estimated out-of-pocket costs listed above:

• The academic calendar for this program is often longer in the spring than the fall. Expect costs to be higher in the spring.
• Many IFSA-Butler programs provide a variety of housing options, some of which carry an additional charge (or discount). Supplemental housing fees will be billed to you directly by IFSA-Butler; please consult with IFSA for details. Discounts for certain housing options will usually be billed by ×ÔοÊÓƵ, after we receive the invoice showing discount from IFSA.
• Any supplemental tuition fees published by IFSA-Butler will be covered by the tuition and fees paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University.
• The cost of ×ÔοÊÓƵ's mandatory health insurance coverage (GeoBlue) is included in the Program Fee paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ. This cost is based on the length of the program and accounts for $311 of the listed Program Fee.
• Visa costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
• The estimate for personal expenses is based on the ×ÔοÊÓƵ campus Student Service Fees and Personal Costs estimates, with adjustments based on local cost of living, length of program, and exchange rates. This amount is expected to allow for entertainment and participation in cultural activities, but does not include extensive personal travel. Also included in Study Abroad's personal expenses estimate is VU's standard estimate for maintaining health insurance in your home country in case of medical emergency.
• Sites like can be useful for getting a sense of what common items and services cost in cities around the globe.
• Airfare costs are highly variable and influenced by a number of factors, so we recommend making your own estimates based on your personal travel plans.
• There may be predeparture costs associated with health checks, vaccination, prescriptions, etc. These costs will vary individually. Vaccinations that are required for entry into your host country or for participation on your program can be covered by financial aid.

In addition to the costs above, you should also maintain your health insurance coverage in your home country in case of medical emergency.

Budget Sheet for Fall 2024

Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $41,205

Cost to remain at ×ÔοÊÓƵ: $47,720

The estimated total cost includes all aspects of the study abroad experience. Tuition, housing, meals, airfare, visa fees, books/supplies, local transportation, and personal expenses are included in this estimate. These fees may be paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.

This program is estimated to cost $6,515 less than a semester on campus at ×ÔοÊÓƵ.

Fees Paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University

Students pay ×ÔοÊÓƵ tuition for each term abroad (read more). Fees paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term. Any ×ÔοÊÓƵ financial aid you normally receive will be automatically applied to your account, as it is when you are on campus (except for work study, which cannot be used abroad).

Estimated Out of Pocket Costs

These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than ×ÔοÊÓƵ. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.

Key Details

Included in fees paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University: IFSA-Butler tuition is covered by your ×ÔοÊÓƵ tuition payment. The ×ÔοÊÓƵ program fee covers IFSA's charges for housing (no meals) and international health insurance. Note that some housing and meal plan options may carry additional fees. ×ÔοÊÓƵ's mandatory international health insurance is included in the program fee. ×ÔοÊÓƵ's Program Fee is subject to change and will always reflect the actual amount charged to us by our partners. This may result in additional credits or charges to your student account after the amount shown is billed. Please see the partner's currently published fees to check on the fees charged by the partner (start ).

Please note the following regarding the estimated out-of-pocket costs listed above:

• The academic calendar for this program is often longer in the spring than the fall. Expect costs to be higher in the spring.
• Many IFSA-Butler programs provide a variety of housing options, some of which carry an additional charge (or discount). Supplemental housing fees will be billed to you directly by IFSA-Butler; please consult with IFSA for details. Discounts for certain housing options will usually be billed by ×ÔοÊÓƵ, after we receive the invoice showing discount from IFSA.
• Any supplemental tuition fees published by IFSA-Butler will be covered by the tuition and fees paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University.
• The cost of ×ÔοÊÓƵ's mandatory health insurance coverage (GeoBlue) is included in the Program Fee paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ. This cost is based on the length of the program and accounts for $249 of the listed Program Fee.
• Visa costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
• The estimate for personal expenses is based on the ×ÔοÊÓƵ campus Student Service Fees and Personal Costs estimates, with adjustments based on local cost of living, length of program, and exchange rates. This amount is expected to allow for entertainment and participation in cultural activities, but does not include extensive personal travel. Also included in Study Abroad's personal expenses estimate is VU's standard estimate for maintaining health insurance in your home country in case of medical emergency.
• Sites like can be useful for getting a sense of what common items and services cost in cities around the globe.
• Airfare costs are highly variable and influenced by a number of factors, so we recommend making your own estimates based on your personal travel plans.
• There may be predeparture costs associated with health checks, vaccination, prescriptions, etc. These costs will vary individually. Vaccinations that are required for entry into your host country or for participation on your program can be covered by financial aid.

In addition to the costs above, you should also maintain your health insurance coverage in your home country in case of medical emergency.