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Santiago Fees & Deadlines – 2026 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 7,480 7,480
Housing
Homestay (Includes 2 meals per day during week, 3 on weekends and holidays. Special requests charged extra) 2,926 2,926
Home Studio (1 student) 3,750 to 4,302
Apartment- Single bedroom/single bathroom (1 student per room, 2 students in apartment, co-ed option) 3,860 to 4,302
Apartment- Single bedroom/shared bathroom (1 student per room, 3 students per apartment) 3,640 to 3,971
Apartment- Shared bedroom/shared bathroom (2 students per room, up to 2 students per apartment) 2,813 to 3,199
Apartment- Shared bedroom/shared bathroom (2 students per room, up to 4 students per apartment, co-ed option) 2,206 to 2,647
Estimated Starting Program Fees and Housing: $ 10,406
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 also includes:

  • Tuition and fees
  • Student health insurance
  • Scholarship advising and assistance
  • As well as:
    • 24-hour emergency support
    • Local travel resources, tips, and suggestions
    • Mandatory on-site orientation
    • Parental support and advisement
    • Personalized pre-departure advising
    • Program-organized field trips
    • Transcript assistance
    • Visa guidance
    • And more

Program Deadlines

May 1, 2026 Application Deadline
May 1 USAC Scholarship Application Deadline
June 1 - 7 Scholarship Award Notifications
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

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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