2026 Cost Breakdown for Ghana: Teaching and Learning
This is the estimated budget for this study abroad program. It serves as an estimated cost of attendance for your program. Students often pay for study abroad through a combination of financial aid, personal funds, scholarships, grants, and alternative loans. The total amount listed as the Total Program Cost is the maximum amount of financial aid that can be awarded to you by GVSU. This total program cost does not reflect the amount of aid you will qualify for, rather, it serves as the cap on what can be awarded.
Term Information
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Program |
Term |
Dates |
|---|---|---|
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Ghana: Teaching and Learning |
Spring/Summer 2026 |
May 13 - June 10, 2026 |
Term Costs
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Item |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Program Fee |
$5550 |
Includes: Round-trip airfare, accommodation, field trips, local transportation, some meals, international health insurance |
|
Tuition* *Tuition varies please see website for specific amount |
$3,990-$5,880 |
6 Credits |
|
Additional Expenses* *Not Included in Program Fee |
$1000 |
Not Included in Program Fee |
Total Estimated Cost
Total Estimated Cost: Program Fee + Other Expenses (not included in the Program Fee) + tuition
$10,540 - $12,430
PreDeparture Payment Timeline
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Failure to meet the following deadlines will cause you to be unable to travel on the Program. |
Cost |
Due Date |
|---|---|---|
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Application Fee $100 of this will be returned if you complete all required forms and attend orientation on time. The remaining $55 is a non-refundable application fee. |
$155 |
Time of Application Submission |
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Commitment Deposit -- Non-refundable This deposit will be deducted from the Program Fee with the remaining amount charged to your student account in April. |
$500 |
Two weeks after notification of Program Acceptance |
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Minimum of 25% of your GVSU Student Balance*
*This includes 25% of the Program Fee, 25% of your tuition, and 25% of anything remaining in your Student Account. |
Contact Student Accounts |
April 23, 2026 |
**The cost of any study abroad program depends to a large extent on the participant’s personal spending habits and lifestyle. Personal travel, entertainment, gifts, souvenirs, and other types of personal spending are costs not reflected in the above estimates.
Financial Aid
To contact the Financial Aid office, email [email protected] with “Study Abroad” in the Subject line. Include your G Number and Total Projected Cost of the program in the e-mail.
Non-GVSU Students: Non-GVSU students admitted for study abroad are not eligible for Financial Aid from GVSU. Check with your home school’s study abroad and financial aid offices for details on applying for financial aid from your home school toward study abroad program costs.
Scholarships/Grants
Students may fund study abroad by using financial aid, scholarships, grants and personal funds. A study abroad adviser can help you create a funding plan.
Global Programs Scholarship (Varies): The purpose of t hi s scholarship is to reduce the financial pressure on students and their families and make a Grand Valley education accessible to students from all backgrounds. This need-based scholarship will ensure that financial need does not become a barrier to intellectual and personal growth for students planning to study abroad or complete an internship abroad.
James F. and Virginia L. Goode Global Programs Scholarship: The purpose of the scholarship is to reduce the financial pressure on students and their families and make a Grand Valley education accessible to students from all backgrounds. This need-based scholarship will ensure that financial need does not become a barrier to intellectual and personal growth for students planning to study abroad.
To apply for scholarships, visit GVSU MyScholarships.