Cost Breakdown for Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) Engineering Co-Op
This is the estimated budget for this study abroad program. It serves as an estimated cost of attendance for your
semester or year abroad. 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.
Costs Billed to GVSU
|
Item |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
3 credits of Co-op + 3 credits EGR |
$4,194
|
Paid to Grand Valley State University |
|
IS 380 Course Fee |
$168 |
Paid to GVSU. The IS 380 course fee |
|
Chubb 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Student Fee |
$100 |
Administrative fee paid to DHBW is 98 Euro. Subject to change. |
|
Passport & Visa |
$300 |
Passport fees $145. Students will be required to obtain a work permit and a visa. The cost for the visa is currently around 80 Euro ($80 USD) + est. 75 Euro ($75 US) for a work permit |
|
Flight & train |
$1,500 |
Paid to Airline Provider and train service |
|
Required German Health insurance |
$385 |
DHBW requires all students to purchase
|
|
Meals |
$1,600 - $2,000 |
Based on $400 - $500 per month for 4 months. This amount will vary based on length of stay. |
|
Housing |
$2,100 - $3,500 |
Housing costs are based on 300 - 500 Euro ($300-$500 USD) per month for 4 months. Students will also have to pay a deposit equal to two months rent which is included in this estimate. |
|
Books & Supplies |
$100 |
On-site personal expenses. |
|
Personal Expenses |
$1800 |
On-site personal expenses associated with local transportation not provided by the program, laundry and other basic necessities. Based on $450 per month x 4 months. |
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
(Costs billed by GVSU + Additional Costs)
$12,247 - $13,047** based on 14 weeks (avg. cost = $12,647 minus the co-op stipend of 700 Euro ($700 USD) for 3.5 months = $10,197 + Insurance )
Students typically earn a stipend of about 700 Euro per month during their co-op which can be put towards the cost of in-country living expenses.
$11,883 (estimated cost for out-of-state students who do not receive a tuition differential scholarship) + 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 estimates for this program may vary based on your actual co-op location.
Out-of-state students who receive a GVSU tuition differential scholarship will be able to use that scholarship
towards the cost of this program. Exception: International students will not have access to the tuition
differential scholarship for use towards the cost of study abroad.
*Based on in-state, upper-division tuition rates for 6 credits.
**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.