Program Budgets Semester Programs 2017-2018
Costs of Participation: Australia Semester Programs 2017-2018 Length of Program: 13.5 weeks (16 semester credits) Tuition:... $17,675 Room and Board:... $5,280 Subtotal:... $22,955 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$4,220 Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $1,800 Personal Spending money: $1000 (minimum) Mid-Semester Break: $300 (minimum) Tourist Visa: $130AUD (about $100USD) Passport (maximum fee for a new, expedited passport): $200 Airport Departure Tax (end of program): $20 they choose to get prior to travel. A list of suggested vaccinations can be found in our Field Preparation Guide. An estimate of $800 is used in this case. Total Comprehensive Cost:... $27,175
Costs of Participation: Bhutan Semester Programs 2017-2018 Length of Program: 14.3 weeks (18 credits hours) Tuition:... $18,000 Room and Board:...$6,995 Subtotal:... $24,995 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$5,600 Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $2,400 Spending money: $1000 (minimum) Passport (maximum fee for a new, expedited passport): $200 found in our Field Preparation Guide. The Rabies vaccine is required for participants in the Bhutan program (est. $1200). An estimate of up to $2000 is used in this case. Total Comprehensive Cost:...$30,595
Costs of Participation: Cambodia Semester Programs 2017-2018 Length of Program: 14.3 weeks (18 credits hours) Tuition:...$16950 Room and Board:...$5,000 Subtotal:... $21,950 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$3,600 Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $1,800 Spending money: $500 (minimum) Visa Fees for Cambodia & Vietnam: Approximately $300 for US passport holders Passport (maximum fee for a new, expedited passport): $200 found in our Field Preparation Guide. An estimate of $800 is used in this case. Total Comprehensive Cost:... $25,550
Costs of Participation: Costa Rica Semester Programs 2017-2018 Program Length: 14.3 weeks (18 semester credits) Tuition:...$16,950 Room and Board:...$5,000 Subtotal:... $21,950 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$2,989 Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $600 Books and Equipment Security Deposit: $60 Personal Spending Money: $1,000 (minimum) Mid-semester Break: $300 (minimum) Tourist Visa: (Visa not required for US citizens, non-us students may require a consular visa costs vary) Passport (maximum fee for a new, expedited passport): $200 Airport Departure Tax (end of program): $29 they choose to get prior to travel. A list of suggested vaccinations can be found in our Field Preparation Guide. An estimate of $800 is used in this case. Total Comprehensive Cost:... $24,939
Costs of Participation: Panama Semester Programs 2017-2018 Program Length: 14.3 weeks (18 semester credits) Tuition:... $16,950 Room and Board:... $5,000 Subtotal:... $21,950 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)... $4,130 Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $700 Emergency Medical and Security Deposit (returned at the end of semester): $160 Books: $75 Personal Spending money: $1000 (minimum) Mid-semester Break: $600 (Minimum) Tourist Visa: (Visa not required for US citizens, non-us students may require a consular visa costs vary) Passport (maximum fee for a new, expedited passport): $200 Airport Departure Tax (end of program): $15 Excess Baggage Fees (round-trip estimate): $150 they choose to get prior to travel. A list of suggested vaccinations can be found in our Field Preparation Guide. An estimate of $800 is used in this case. Phone Minutes: $30 (minimum) Snorkel Equipment (estimated): $400 Total Comprehensive Cost:... $26,080
Costs of Participation: Peru Semester Programs 2017-2018 Length of Program: 14.3 weeks (18 credits hours) Tuition:...$16,950 Room and Board:...$5,000 Subtotal:... $21,950 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$4,700 Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $1,100 Spending money: $1000 (minimum) Mid-semester Break: $400 (minimum) Passport (maximum fee for a new, expedited passport): $200 found in our Field Preparation Guide. The Rabies vaccine is required for participants in the Peru program (est. $1200). An estimate of $2000 is used in this case. Total Comprehensive Cost:... $26,650
Costs of Participation: Tanzania Semester Programs 2017-2018 Length of Program: 14.3 weeks (18 credits hours) Tuition:...$18,000 Room and Board:...$5,250 Subtotal:... $23,250 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$4,150 Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $2,400 Spending money: $600 (minimum) Airport Departure Tax: $50 Tourist Visa: $100 for US passport holders Passport (maximum fee for a new, expedited passport): $200 found in our Field Preparation Guide. An estimate of $800 is used in this case. Total Comprehensive Cost.... $27,400
Costs of Participation: Turks & Caicos Semester Programs 2017-2018 Length of Program: 14.3 weeks (16 credits hours) Tuition:...$18,270 Room and Board:...$5,580 Subtotal:... $23,850 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$3,610 - $5,860* Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $800 Required Snorkel Equipment: $400 Optional Open Water SCUBA Certification & Gear: $2,000* Optional Advanced Open Water SCUBA Certification: $250* Spending money: $710 (minimum) Mid-semester break: $650 Tourist Visa Renewal Fee: $50 Passport (maximum fee for a new, expedited passport): $200 found in our Field Preparation Guide. An estimate of $800 is used in this case. Total Comprehensive Cost...$26,460 $29,710*