Santiago Fees & Deadlines – 2025-26 Yearlong
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 | 12,960 | 12,960 |
| Housing | ||
| Homestay- Does not include month between semesters (Includes 2 meals per day during week, 3 on weekends and holidays. Special requests charged extra) | 5,250 | 5,250 |
| Apartments- Single room, single bathroom (2 students in the apartment) | 5,914 to 6,314 | |
| Apartments- Single room/private or shared bathroom (3 students per apartment) | 5,313 to 5,692 | |
| Apartments- Shared room (up to 3 people per bedroom), shared bathrooms (up to 6 students per apartment) | 4,094 to 5,004 | |
| Estimated Starting Program Fees and Housing: $ | 18,210 | |
Some costs are estimates and all costs are subject to change.
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 local emergency staff support
- Group flight airport pick-up (subject to availability)
- Host university student photo and ID card
- Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
- Mandatory on-site orientation
- On-site USAC office and staff
- Parental support and advisement
- Personalized pre-departure advising
- Program-organized field trips
- Transcript assistance
- USAC prearranged housing placement service
- Visa guidance
- Volunteer opportunities
Program Deadlines
| May 1, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Fall Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Spring Semester 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.