Budget Sheet

Santiago, Chile

2019-20 Yearlong: Aug 21, 2019 to Apr 30, 2020

Courses Begin: Aug 26, 2019; Jan 13, 2020

Customize your budget by making selections for optional items. Items with variable prices should be customized based on your spending habits, the actual cost of your airfare, etc. Enter a reasonable number for each of these items or click on the low or high values to select that amount.

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Item	Cost (CLP)	Cost (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee (includes $500 yearlong discount) More Information Program fee (includes $500 yearlong discount)		11,460
Housing Housing Your homestay family will provide breakfast and dinner each day. You will be responsible for providing your own lunches. More Information
Homestay (includes breakfast and dinner)		5,330
Apartment (shared room)	to	to
Apartment (single room)	to	to
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit		200
Utilities (Apartment)	to	to
Meals Meals This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle.
Meals-Homestay (weekday lunches on campus)	to	to
Meals-Apartment
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Fall Northern Chile Tour/Field Study Includes transportation, lodging, and admissions More Information Fall Northern Chile Tour/Field Study		720
Spring Northern Chile Tour/Field Study Includes transportation, lodging, and admissions More Information Spring Northern Chile Tour/Field Study		720
Refundable Internship fee (per semester) More Information Refundable Internship fee (per semester)		200
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $
Other Estimated Expenses
Airfare Airfare Airfare prices will vary greatly, depending on date of purchase, departing location, and whether or not you choose a refundable or non-refundable ticket, among other factors. This estimated range includes an estimate of the group flight fare when and where available. You will receive more detailed information regarding the availability of a group flight via your student account.
Group Flight		to
Individual		to
Personal expenses This amount will vary depending on your personal spending habits and only addresses expenses related to daily living in your program city, not supplemental travel costs. Personal expenses	to	to
Textbooks and class supplies	to	to
Local transportation This amount is an estimate of your day-to-day transportation expenses in your program city such as commuting to campus and is often based on, for example, a monthly public transportation pass. Local transportation	to	to
Transportation to/from program site This amount is an estimate of your transportation costs between the airport and program site. You’ll get more detailed and up-to-date information and instructions via your student account. Transportation to/from program site	to	to
Student visa A visa is official permission to stay in a country; it is sometimes called a “residence permit” or similar. This amount is the estimated fee for the visa itself; travel to the consulate may also be required and is not included in the amount. You will receive more detailed and up-to-date information and instructions via your student account. More Information Student visa
Total for Other Estimated Expenses: $
Estimated Expenses Before Scholarships and Savings: $

Scholarships and Savings
Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts More Information Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts
Total for Scholarships and Savings: $
Estimated Expenses After Scholarships and Savings: $

This budget sheet is for cost estimation only. Some costs are estimates and all costs are subject to change. Choices made here are only for the purpose of budgeting; you will formally select or register for housing, courses, and other options via your Student Gateway account.

Exchange rate used is 1 USD = 966.500000 CLP Thursday, April 18, 2024. Be aware that rates fluctuate daily, actual rates may differ and include transaction fees. Items displayed with abroad currencies are generally paid abroad.

Contact USAC Accounting at 866-404-USAC with questions.

Budget Sheet

Santiago, Chile

Program fee (includes $500 yearlong discount)

Housing

Meals

Fall Northern Chile Tour/Field Study

Spring Northern Chile Tour/Field Study

Refundable Internship fee (per semester)

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts