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Santiago Fees & Deadlines – 2026 Spring

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) 2,730 2,730
Home Studio (single studio) 3,268 to 3,922
Apartments- Single room, single bathroom (2-4 students in the apartment) 3,377 to 3,813
Apartments- Shared bedroom, shared bathroom (2 students per room, up to 6 students per apartment) 2,092 to 2,506
Apartments- Shared room (up to 3 people per bedroom), shared bathrooms (up to 6 students per apartment) 1,634 to 1,961
Estimated Starting Program Fees and Housing: $ 10,710
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

October 1, 2025 USAC Scholarship Application Deadline
October 15 Application Deadline
November 1 - 7 Scholarship Award Notifications
November 15 Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due
November 15 Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline
December 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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