John Cabot University Cost Breakdown (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.

Costs Billed to GVSU

Item

Cost

Description

IS 380 Course Fee

$84-168

Paid to GVSU. The course fee for IS 380 is $28 per credit hour. Participants on this program will register for 3-6 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

John Cabot Univeristy Tuition (3 - 6 credits)

$4,050 - $6,150

*Paid to John Cabot University. $3,692 for one course and $5,280 for two courses

Declaration of Presence

$36

*Paid once

Passport 

$165

Passport fee: $145  *Visa not required for summer program.

Flight

$1,500

The fare charged for traveling by airplane

Personal Expenses

 $600 

On-site Personal Expenses including: local transportation, basic necessities, laundry, etc. Based on $150 US per week.

Meal Plan

$200

Recommended: Default plan 20 meals

Housing

$1,600 - $2,250

Basic/Single

Books & Supplies

$300

On-site personal expenses. 

TOTAL PROGRAM COST

(Costs billed by GVSU + John Cabot University + Additional Costs)

$8,535 - $11,369**

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.

 



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