Cost Breakdown for JCMU Semester
Semester (based on 15 weeks)
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
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 Insurance |
$200 |
GVSU requires all students earning credit abroad to purchase the Chubb Accident and Sickness Insurance. The cost of this insurance is $1.91 per day. The cost estimate for 15 weeks is $200. Students can apply for an exemption and use the insurance provided through JCMU. |
Additional Costs
|
Item |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Program Fee |
$7,480 |
Includes, tuition, course materials, and program oriented field trips. |
|
Passport |
$145 |
Passport fees: $145.
|
|
Flight |
$2,800 |
Paid to Airline Provider |
|
Housing |
$2,200 |
Continuous housing or homestay (or both) |
|
Food |
$3,250 |
On-site personal expenses - Based on around $200 USD per week. Food costs will vary based on a student's personal spending habits and preferences. |
|
Personal Expenses |
$1,875 |
On-site personal expenses including: local transportation, cell phone purchase, and basic necessities. Approx. $125 USD per week. |
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
TOTAL PROGRAM COST: Costs billed by GVSU + Additional Costs
$18,286* per semester
Estimated costs are based on a rate of exchange of 1 JPY = 0.01 USD. Exchange rates fluctuate and may impact the estimates listed above. The rate listed here is the rate as of August 2025.
*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.