2023/24 Cost Breakdown for Grenoble Graduate School
This is the estimated budget for this study abroad program. It serves as an estimated cost of attendance for your semester or year. 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.
Cost Billed to GVSU
|
Item |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
GVSU Tuition (12-15 credits) (Undergraduate) |
$7,932 *Tuition based on 2022-2023 upper-level instate tuition rates (12-15 credits). Out-of-state students will pay the out-of-state tuition rate. |
Paid to Grand Valley State University Student Accounts by the regular tuition payment deadline. Graduate student's will pay the graduate tuition rates. The total amount will depend on the number of courses completed abroad. |
|
IS 380 Course Fee |
$336 |
Paid to GVSU. The IS 380 course fee is $28 per credit hour. Participants of this program will register for 12 credits of IS 380. |
|
Chubb Health Insurance |
$230 |
The Chubb health insurance plan is mandatory for all study abroad students. The plan costs $1.91 per day. This reflects a general cost estimate based on 120 days. The actual number of days of this program may differ. |
Additional Costs
|
Item |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Passport/Visa/ISIC |
$555 |
Passport fee: $200. Campus France fee: $190. Visa fee is currently 99 Euro (approx. $100 US). Plus, $65 for travel to Chicago for your visa |
|
Flight & train |
$1,500 |
Paid to Airline Provider and train/bus service. |
|
Health insurance |
$400-$500 |
Health insurance may be required by GEM. Students can provide details of the Chubb coverage. GEM will also recommend that students take out Civil Liability Insurance. |
|
Housing |
Based on 4 months Check GEM guide for details on how to apply for CROUS Housing in order to receive a substantial subsidy on your housing costs. |
Housing costs are based on 550 - 900 Euro per month or $550-$900 USD. Students will also have to pay a deposit that is typically equal to two months rent. The cost estimate listed includes the deposit, administrative fee, utilities (50 Euro/mo) and rent for 4 months. Many different options to choose from, actual cost will vary by location. |
|
Books and Supplies |
$200 - $450 |
On-site personal expenses. |
|
Food |
$1,600 |
On-site personal expenses based on 400 Euro per month for 4 months |
|
Personal Expenses |
$1,800 |
On-site personal expenses associated with local transportation, laundry, cell phone purchase, and basic necessities. $1,800 Based on $450 per month for 4 months. |
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
(Costs billed by GVSU + Additional Costs)
$18,843—22,063*** per semester w/ CROUS HOUSING the cost will be lower. For details, read the GEM International Student Guide.
$23,641 (estimated cost for out-of-state students who do not receive the tuition differential scholarship)
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 12-15 credits. If you complete more than 15 GVSU credits during your semester abroad, tuition charges for the additional credit above 15 will be billed to your GVSU student account after you return and PIC completes the transfer of credit.
**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.
The Padnos International Center will be providing Partnership Grants for the 2023/24 academic year. Some conditions apply.
** Housing costs will vary based on location and amenities students prefer. The length of your stay will also impact the total cost. Students who access CROUS accommodations will see costs that are much lower. Students must apply for CROUS in order to receive housing benefits. The application instructions are listed in the GEM Information Package for International Students.