Budget Sheet

Santiago, Chile

2026 Spring: Jan 09, 2026 to May 07, 2026

Courses Begin: Jan 12, 2026

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)	Selected (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		7,980
Housing Housing Residential Apartments (LivinnX) More Information
Homestay (Includes 2 meals per day during week, 3 on weekends and holidays. Special requests charged extra)		2,730
Home Studio (single studio)	to	to
Apartments- Single room, single bathroom (2-4 students in the apartment)	to	to
Apartments- Shared bedroom, shared bathroom (2 students per room, up to 6 students per apartment)	to	to
Apartments- Shared room (up to 3 people per bedroom), shared bathrooms (up to 6 students per apartment)	to	to
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit for Homestay only Housing deposit for apartments are paid on-site, directly to the apartment complex. Homestay housing deposits will be billed through your USAC Gateway account, and will be due by the program balance due date. Refundable housing deposit for Homestay only		250
Utilities- Homestay
Meals Meals This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle.
Apartment Meals
Homestay meals (weekday lunches on campus)	to	to	!
Housing Deposit for Apartment	to	to
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $			!
Optional Courses and Tours
Southern Chile Tour Southern Chile Tour Includes: • Flight ticket (includes a bag check-in) • Hotels and hostels (shared rooms - only with other USAC students) • 1 meal a day (for all diets) - breakfast • On-travel transportation (bus, catamarans, bikes). • Additional activities (gear and professional instructors) • Entrances for museums, national parks, and cultural center • On-travel medical access (if required) • On-travel staff assistance 24x7 • Transportation from airport to the city More Information Southern Chile Tour		700
Dances of Latin America More Information Dances of Latin America		90
Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ Credits)		985
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 Airfare		to	!
Individual Airfare		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	to	to	!
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: $			!

Homestay meals (weekday lunches on campus) is missing a value.
Group Airfare is missing a value.
Personal expenses is missing a value.
Textbooks and class supplies is missing a value.
Local transportation is missing a value.
Transportation to/from program site is missing a value.
Student visa is missing a value.

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 = 991.430000 CLP Wednesday, April 9, 2025. 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

Housing

Refundable housing deposit for Homestay only

Meals

Southern Chile Tour

Dances of Latin America

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts