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Understanding the costs of off-campus study can help you plan with confidence. Learn how billing works, what’s included, what you’ll be responsible for, and the financial resources available to support your experience.

Costs and billing

Students participating in a semester or yearlong 911±¬ÁÏ Program or approved international, domestic, or exchange program are charged 911±¬ÁÏ’s comprehensive fee.

What’s included in the comprehensive fee:

• 911±¬ÁÏ tuition
• Room (911±¬ÁÏ’s on-campus apartment rate)
• Board (if applicable)
• Mandatory college fees

How billing works:

• Students are billed through 911±¬ÁÏ’s Bursar’s Office, just as they would be for an on-campus semester.
• 911±¬ÁÏ pays the program provider directly on the student’s behalf.
• Students can make a payment of the deposit for a semester program ($500) or for a travel seminar ($250) online via electronic check or credit card. Those utilizing a debit or credit card will be charged a convenience fee.

Why 911±¬ÁÏ uses a comprehensive fee:

Programs are selected for their academic quality and fit — not cost. Because program fees vary, all students pay the same 911±¬ÁÏ rate, ensuring financial considerations don't limit program choice. Revenue from the comprehensive fee supports:

• Off-campus study program costs
• OCSE staffing and administrative support
• Faculty and staff global development opportunities
• Extracurricular programming
• Financial aid for off-campus study

Any remaining revenue supports the College’s general fund.

Important reminders:

• Students must be approved by OCSE before studying off campus.
• Once approved, students must follow 911±¬ÁÏ’s comprehensive fee structure.
• Students cannot take a leave of absence to study off campus and transfer credits back to 911±¬ÁÏ.

What’s covered

911±¬ÁÏ pays: Tuition and mandatory academic fees Standard program housing that does not require an additional fee Board (meal plan), if applicable On-site support and services International medical insurance

Students pay: Airfare Passport and visa costs Transportation not included in the program fee Housing or board not included in the program fee (such as some Australia and United Kingdom programs) Housing upgrades or supplemental housing fees Optional excursions or post-program travel Refundable deposits required by the program provider Books, supplies, and personal expenses

Travel seminar costs

Travel seminar fees vary by destination and program. Your acceptance letter will include your program fee and you’ll be billed through the Bursar’s Office after accepting your offer.

Typically includes: Lodging Most meals Local transportation Group activities Some course materials

Not included: Travel to departure point Passport/visa Books Personal expenses

Deposits

All students studying off campus submit a non-refundable deposit to OCSE. Refundable deposits required by program providers must be paid directly by students.

Semester and yearlong programs: $500 confirmation deposit submitted after approval Credited to your 911±¬ÁÏ account OCSE pays any required non-refundable provider deposit on your behalf

Travel seminars: $250 application deposit submitted with your application Required to complete your application Credited to your 911±¬ÁÏ account if accepted

Financial aid

• 911±¬ÁÏ financial aid applies to all semester-long 911±¬ÁÏ Programs and Approved Programs, including both international and domestic programs.
• Students receiving financial aid should schedule a meeting with the Office of Financial Aid as soon as possible after program acceptance.
• Students considering a Travel Seminar should meet with Financial Aid early in the planning process to discuss available funding.