Expected Costs

Students participating in the CONAHEC student exchange program are required to pay:

Exchange students do not pay additional tuition and/or registration to the host institution.

Many foreign countries require documentation that proves the student can afford to pay for their living expenses while attending the host institution. The documentation may be required for admission to the host institution and may also be required by the foreign embassy or consulate when applying for a visa.

Students are responsible for all transportation costs, housing, meals, books and supplies, compulsory fees (such as visa, orientation, and student ID card) and miscellaneous expenses (such as laundry and telephone). We recommend that students meet with the on-campus CONAHEC representative to discuss the potential costs of studying at a foreign location. Listed below is an estimated budget of living expenses for a 5-month semester at a U.S. campus; costs will vary by geographic location.

Sample of costs for a 5-month semester at U.S. host institution:

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The amount usually paid for a semester or session of fulltime classes at your home college or university.

The amount paid while living in a dormitory or residence hall at the host institution, an apartment including utilities, or with a host family.

If you live with a host family, some meals are often included in your housing cost. Include roundtrip airfare, local transportation, passport, visa and any other travel-related expenses where you study.

Include pens, notebooks, paper, computer access and photocopy costs.

Include laundry, toiletries, long distance calling card and fees, such as a student identification card, international health insurance, orientation fee or recreation center fee.

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