Program Budgets Semester Programs 2018-2019
Costs of Participation: Australia Semester Programs 2018-2019 Length of Program: 94 days (16 semester credits) Tuition:... $17,675 Room and Board:... $5,280 Subtotal:... $22,955 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$4,650 Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $1,800 Personal Spending money: $1200 (minimum) Mid-Semester Break: $500 (minimum) Optional Bird Field Guide: $30 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:... $27,605
Costs of Participation: Bhutan Semester Programs 2018-2019 Length of Program: 100 days (18 semester credits) Tuition:... $17,955 Room and Board:...$6,995 Subtotal:... $24,950 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$5,680 Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $2,400 Spending money: $1080 (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:...$30,630
Costs of Participation: Cambodia Semester Programs 2018-2019 Length of Program: 100 days (18 semester credits) Tuition:...$16,975 Room and Board:...$4,975 Subtotal:... $21,950 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$3,500 Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $1,800 Spending money: $500 (minimum) Visa Fees for Cambodia & Vietnam: Approximately $200 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:... $25,450
Costs of Participation: Costa Rica Semester Programs 2018-2019 Program Length: 100 days (18 semester credits) Tuition:...$16,000 Room and Board:...$4,755 Subtotal:...$20,755 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$3,289 Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $600 Books and Equipment Security Deposit: $60 Personal Spending Money: $1,300 (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:... $24,044
Costs of Participation: Panama Semester Programs 2018-2019 Program Length: 100 days (18 semester credits) Tuition:... $16,950 Room and Board:... $4,755 Subtotal:... $21,705 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)... $4,280 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): $300 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:... $25,985
Costs of Participation: Peru Semester Programs 2018-2019 Length of Program: 100 days (18 semester credits) Tuition:...$16,975 Room and Board:...$4,975 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 2018-2019 Length of Program: 100 days (18 semester credits) Tuition:...$17,995 Room and Board:...$5,255 Subtotal:... $23,250 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$4,250 Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $2,400 Spending money: $700 (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.... $27,500
Costs of Participation: Turks & Caicos Semester Programs 2018-2019 Length of Program: 100 days (16 semester credits) Tuition:...$17,595 Room and Board:...$5,390 Subtotal:...$22,985 Estimated Additional Expenses (NOT due to SFS)...$3,810 - $6,060* Round-trip Airfare (estimated): $800 Required Snorkel Equipment: $400 Optional Open Water SCUBA Certification & Gear: $2,000* Optional Advanced Open Water SCUBA Certification: $250* Security Deposit: $60 Spending money: $700 (minimum) Mid-semester break: $650 (minimum) Tourist Visa Renewal Fee: $50 Baggage Fees: $50 Phone Minutes (Optional): $100 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...$26,795 $29,045* *cost varies according to SCUBA options