Cost Breakdown for Florence University of the Arts (FUA)
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.
Tuition
Please note the cost of field learning and internship programs are different. Please see the following table.
FUA Tuition Cost per Credit
|
Credits |
Under 5 Credits Cost Per Credit |
6-11 Credits Cost Per Credit |
12-18 Credits Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cost |
$550 per credit |
$500 per credit |
$400 per credit |
Housing
Please note that there may be additional housing costs if the field learning/ cultural introduction to Italy does not take place at the beginning of the semester.
Shared Apartment Housing Costs
|
Apartment/ Room Type |
1-4 Weeks Cost Per Week |
5-9 Weeks Cost Per Week |
10-12 Weeks Cost Per Week |
+13 Weeks Cost Per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Single (private bathroom supplement USD 35/week) |
$625 per week |
$560 per week |
$515 per week |
$480 per week |
|
Double (private bathroom supplement USD 20/week) |
$545 per week |
$480 per week |
$435 per week |
$405 per week |
|
Triple (private bathroom supplement 100 USD/week) |
$510 per week |
$445 per week |
$400 per week |
$375 per week |
|
Multiple |
$430 per week |
$405 per week |
$365 per week |
$345 per week |
|
Private Apartment (studio or 1-bedroom only) |
$1800 per week |
$1495 per week |
$1380 per week |
$1325 per week |
Homestay Costs
|
Home Stay |
1-4 Weeks Cost Per Week |
5-9 Weeks Cost Per Week |
10-12 Weeks Cost Per Week |
+13 Weeks Cost Per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Family Stay Single |
$675 per week |
$610 per week |
$575 per week |
$545 per week |
Field Learning Homestay
|
Home Stay |
1-4 Weeks Cost Per Week |
5-9 Weeks Cost Per Week |
10-12 Weeks Cost Per Week |
+13 Weeks Cost Per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Field Learning Multiple |
$600 per week |
$530 per week |
$495 per week |
$470 per week |
Other Costs
Food
|
Food |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Apartment Meal Plan |
Included in cost of rent |
Partial meal plan of 5 units per week |
|
Family Stay Meal Plan |
Included in cost of rent |
Breakfast and dinner Monday-Thursday |
|
Field Learning Meal Plan |
Included in cost of rent |
Breakfast and one meal per day for 1 and 3-week field-learning programs |
|
Supplemental Meals |
$10 - $20 per meal |
Students who live in a homestay can expect to supplement their meals out at restaurants for $10-$15 per meal. Students who live in an apartment can expect to supplement their meals by eating out or grocery shopping. Grocery prices in Italy are lower than in the United States. |
Cost Billed to GVSU
|
Item |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
IS 380 Course Fee |
$28 Per Credit Hour |
Paid to GVSU. The course fee for IS 380 is $28 per credit hour. Participants on this program will register for 12 credits of IS 380. |
|
Chubb Health Insurance |
$1.91 Per Day |
The Chubb health insurance plan is mandatory for all study abroad students. The cost is $1.91 per day. This estimate reflects 120 days, but the actual number of days of the program may differ. |
Additional Costs
|
Item |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Passport |
$180 |
Passport fees are $180. |
|
Visa, Declaration of Presence, and Permit to Stay |
$307 |
The cost of an Italian visa is $55. The cost of a declaration of presence is $36. The cost of a permit to stay is $216. Check the consulate website for up-to-date fees. Students will need these items if they are staying for 90 days or longer. |
|
Flight & Ground Transportation |
$1,500 |
Approximately $1,500 paid to the airline provider. Students will then take a taxi to their housing. |
|
Housing Security Deposit |
$300 |
A $300 refundable security deposit is charged to students. Paid to FUA. |
|
Books & Supplies |
$50 - $150 |
On-site Personal Expenses |
|
Personal Expenses |
$150 per week |
On-site Personal Expenses for costs associated with local travel, cell phone purchase, and other basic necessities. |
|
Supplemental Meals |
$10-$15 per meal |
Students who live in a homestay can expect to supplement their meals out at restaurants for $10-$15 per meal. Students who live in an apartment can expect to supplement their meals by eating out or grocery shopping. Grocery prices in Italy are lower than in the United States. |
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
TOTAL PROGRAM COST: Costs billed by GVSU + Additional Costs
Students can use the numbers above to calculate their estimated cost depending on their courses, duration, and housing.
**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.