2026 Cost Breakdown Université Catholique de l'Ouest -CIDEF (Summer)
This is the estimated budget for this study abroad program. It serves as an estimated cost of attendance for your study abroad 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 aid you can receive from GVSU. This estimated cost of attendance does not reflect the amount of aid you will qualify for, simply the cap on how much could be award to you.
Cost Billed to GVSU
|
Item |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition (3 credits for 1 month intensive program) |
$2,097 |
Paid to Grand Valley State University Student Accounts by the regular GVSU payment deadline. |
|
Homestay or residence halls with some meals included - contact Becca Morrissey for details |
$900 -$1,550 |
Paid to GVSU. Total cost will vary based on length of stay and housing preference. Cost for homestay with breakfasts and 3 dinners per week = 1,320 Euro. |
|
IS 380 Course Fee |
$84 |
Paid to GVSU. The IS 380 course fee is $28 per credit hour. Participants of this program will register for 3 credits of IS 380. |
|
Chubb Health Insurance |
Varies |
GVSU requires all study abroad participants to purchase the Chubb International Insurance policy. The cost of coverage is determined on a per-day basis and varies depending on the total length of the program. The total insurance charge will reflect the actual number of days of participation. For current rates and coverage details, please visit the GVSU insurance webpage. |
Additional Costs
|
Item |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Passport & Visa |
$200 |
Passport processing fees: $200. |
|
Airfare |
$1,500 |
Paid to Airline Provider. |
|
Personal Expenses |
$500 |
On-site personal expenses associated with local transportation, cell phone purchase, and basic necessities. |
|
Books & Supplies |
$100 |
On-site personal expenses |
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
(Costs billed by GVSU + Additional Costs)
$5,381 - $6,031** per month (based on upper level, in-state tuition rates for 2026 summer rates) + Insurance
Please note that the totals listed above do not include the required international insurance fee. Please visit the GVSU insurance page for more details regarding current rates.
**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.