Budget Sheet

San Ramón, Costa Rica

2020-21 Yearlong: Sep 19, 2020 to May 07, 2021

Courses Begin: Sep 21, 2020; Jan 11, 2021

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Item	Cost (CRC)	Cost (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee (inlcudes $500 yearlong discount) More Information Program fee (inlcudes $500 yearlong discount)		13,460
Homestay (includes 3 meals/day) More Information Homestay (includes 3 meals/day)		4,200
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Meals (included in homestay) 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included in the homestay fee. If you choose to find your own housing, then your daily allowance for meals will vary depending on your personal spending habits and lifestyle. Meals (included in homestay)	0	0
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Fall Caribbean and Bocas del Toro, Panama Tour includes transportation, lodging, admissions More Information Fall Caribbean and Bocas del Toro, Panama Tour		700
Spring Southern Costa Rica and Panama Tour includes transportation, lodging, admissions More Information Spring Southern Costa Rica and Panama Tour		800
Spring Tropical Marine Biology Field Study More Information Spring Tropical Marine Biology Field Study		200
Fall Natural History of Mesoamerica Field Study More Information Fall Natural History of Mesoamerica Field Study		200
Fall Plant Taxonomy Field Study More Information Fall Plant Taxonomy Field Study		200
Fall Tropical Ecology Field Study More Information Fall Tropical Ecology Field Study		200
Spring Biological Diversity Field Study More Information Spring Biological Diversity Field Study		200
Spring Ecology and Population Biology Field Study More Information Spring Ecology and Population Biology Field Study		200
Fall Latin America and its Cultures Field Study More Information Fall Latin America and its Cultures Field Study		200
Fall Latin American Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Fall Latin American Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		125
Spring Latin American Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Spring Latin American Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		125
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 by bus to the program location is provided to students who arrive on the group flight. Students NOT arriving on the group flight should be prepared to provide for their own transportation if needed. Transportation to/from program site	to	to
Student visa, paid prior to departure 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, paid prior to departure
Travel Insurance Price range not guaranteed and may vary based on your individual needs. This insurance is a recommendation, not a requirement. For more information on travel insurance, consult your Insurance Information document on your Gateway account. Travel Insurance		to
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 = 500.673445 CRC Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Be aware that rates fluctuate daily, actual rates may differ and include transaction fees. Items displayed with abroad currencies are generally paid abroad.

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Budget Sheet

San Ramón, Costa Rica

Program fee (inlcudes $500 yearlong discount)

Homestay (includes 3 meals/day)

Meals (included in homestay)

Fall Caribbean and Bocas del Toro, Panama Tour

Spring Southern Costa Rica and Panama Tour

Spring Tropical Marine Biology Field Study

Fall Natural History of Mesoamerica Field Study

Fall Plant Taxonomy Field Study

Fall Tropical Ecology Field Study

Spring Biological Diversity Field Study

Spring Ecology and Population Biology Field Study

Fall Latin America and its Cultures Field Study

Fall Latin American Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Spring Latin American Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Refundable Internship fee (per semester)

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa, paid prior to departure

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts