Budget Sheet

Chengdu, China

2025 Summer Session I: May 24, 2025 to Jun 28, 2025

Courses Begin: May 26, 2025

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 (CNY)	Cost (USD)	Selected (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		3,980
Residence Hall (Double room included in program fee) More Information Residence Hall (Double room included in program fee)	0	0
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit		250
Utilities	to	to	!
Meals This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle. Meals	to	to	!
Luxury Single Room Surcharge (paid to USAC)		596
Luxury Double Room Surcharge (paid to USAC)		298
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $			!
Optional Courses and Tours
Sichuan Cuisine course fee More Information Sichuan Cuisine course fee		220
Calligraphy More Information Calligraphy		220
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $
Other Estimated Expenses
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. 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 or visa service fees may also be required and are 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		140
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: $			!

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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 = 7.297800 CNY Thursday, April 3, 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

Chengdu, China

Program fee

Residence Hall (Double room included in program fee)

Meals

Sichuan Cuisine course fee

Calligraphy

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts