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Melbourne Fees & Deadlines – 2026 January Session

Program Fees

USAC is a non-profit organization that provides quality, affordable study abroad programs. Our programs give students flexibility and control in selecting options that impact program cost.

Estimated Program Fees and Housing Cost (USD) Selected (USD)
Program fee 5,980 5,980
Housing (included in program fee) 0 0
Estimated Starting Program Fees and Housing: $ 5,980
Some costs are estimates and all costs are subject to change.
Try our interactive budget sheet for this program to estimate all costs for this program including optional items, airfare, living expenses, etc.

See the Money Matters section for more financial information, including help with financing and scholarship resources.

Program fee includes:

  • Tuition and fees
  • Student health insurance
  • Scholarship advising and assistance
  • As well as:
    • 24-hour emergency support
    • Access to campus facilities
    • Arrival welcome dinner
    • Deakin University mandatory on-site orientation
    • Group flight airport pick-up (subject to availability)
    • Immigration guidance
    • Learn to Surf group activity
    • Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
    • On-campus housing in residence hall
    • On-site staff support
    • Parental support and advisement
    • Personalized pre-departure advising
    • Textbooks and class supplies
    • Transcript assistance
    • University organized social activities and events
    • Volunteer opportunities

Program Deadlines

October 1, 2025 Application Deadline
December 1 Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline
December 1 Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due
December 1 Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy

See Ready to Apply for additional information about the application process and Money Matters for more details regarding payment and cancellation deadlines. Payment of the Confirmation Deposit cannot be deferred. USAC reserves the right to make adjustments to fees or deadlines at any time.

Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.

The host university may update program dates and/or field trips at any time; these changes are often outside USAC’s control as dates are set by the host university. USAC does its best to estimate these dates ahead of time and to keep it as up-to-date as possible. Many times, updated calendar dates are included in your host university acceptance letter. We update these as quickly as possible and as often as needed; refer back to this calendar for the most current dates.

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