The $500 non-refundable course deposit fee is due for all courses on January 8, 2026. Final program fees are due from students whose courses are departing from early May to mid-June on March 2, 2026; final program fees from students whose courses are departing from mid-June to August are due on April 1, 2026.
The course deposit fee covers the initial expenses incurred abroad related to students’ participation. These fees are non-refundable once charged and are taken as a commitment that the student will participate in the study abroad course.
The cost of students’ flights, course tuition, travel insurance, food and spending money, and tourist visa (if one is needed) is not included in the Program Fee. Students are responsible for paying these costs themselves. More details are below.
The Program Fee includes the costs that are incurred by students in their destination country. For all courses, this includes accommodations, all program-related activities and excursions, classroom rental abroad, professor-related costs, and often some transportation and meals.