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Santiago Fees & Deadlines – 2025 Fall

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 7,980 7,980
Housing
Homestay (Includes 2 meals per day during week, 3 on weekends and holidays. Special requests charged extra) 2,573 2,573
Apartments- Single room, single bathroom (2 students in the apartment) 2,635 to 2,812
Apartments- Single room/private or shared bathroom (3 students per apartment) 2,367 to 2,534
Apartments- Shared room (up to 3 people per bedroom), shared bathrooms (up to 6 students per apartment) 1,824 to 2,230
Estimated Starting Program Fees and Housing: $ 10,553
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 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 15, 2025 Application Deadline
June 15 Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due
June 15 Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline
July 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.

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