GVSU Tuition

( 6 credits)

$3,690

*Tuition based on 2022-2023 upper-level instate tuition rates. Out-of-state and Graduate students will pay their respective tuition rate.

Paid to Grand Valley State University Student Accounts by the regular tuition payment deadline.

Students register for 3 credits of SPA 387 and between 1 and 6 credits for the internship course in their major. 3 credits is the typical enrollment for the internship course.

Program Fee

$11,712

Paid to Grand Valley Students Accounts by the regular tuition payment deadline.

Includes: 

- Ten and one-half weeks of housing in a homestay, including breakfast and dinner daily
- Program and internship orientation in Madrid
- 8 week internship placement and support services
- 2 weeks of language courses at a local language academy
- Cultural exploration activities program
- Four private industry sector-focused tutoring sessions for each student
- Placement in a professional practice internship, which includes mid-term review, any required trouble-shooting, coordination with the internship supervisor and obtaining the supervisor’s written evaluation
- Individual virtual pre-placement internship consultation meetings with online pre-departure group orientation
- On-site program management and emergency support
- Individual airport pick-up
 

Chubb Health Insurance 

$107

The Chubb health insurance plan is required for all study abroad students. The cost of this plan is $1.46 per day.

Airfare

$1,000

The fare charged for traveling by airplane

Passport

$200

 Passport fee. This is paid to passport processing agency. 
You will also need 2 passport photos to go with your passport application (these can be taken at the Pados International Center) 

Additional Meals

$2,450

Meals not budgeted in the program fee. Students will purchase these meals at their own expense. Calculated at $245/week.

Personal Expenses

$200

On-site personal expenses associated with basic necessities.