Budget Sheet

Chengdu, China

2027-28 Yearlong: Aug 28, 2027 to May 06, 2028

Courses Begin: Aug 30, 2027; Jan 18, 2028

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		13,460
Housing Housing More Information
Residence Hall- Double Room (Paid to USAC)		914
Double Luxury Room (Paid to USAC)		2,744
Single Luxury Room (Paid to USAC)
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit		450
Utilities		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
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Fall Xi'an Tour Includes in-country, round-trip bullet train, ground transportation, lodging, some meals, and admissions. More Information Fall Xi'an Tour		350
Fall Sichuan Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Fall Sichuan Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		220
HSK Exam fee More Information HSK Exam fee		to
Spring Sichuan Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Spring Sichuan Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		220
Tai Chi More Information Tai Chi		100
Visual Art in China More Information Visual Art in China		50
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
Textbooks and class supplies		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
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
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
Yearlong residence permit fee (required for X-1 visa holders) More Information Yearlong residence permit fee (required for X-1 visa holders)		to
Extension of visa in China More Information Extension of visa in China		to
Visa Related Expenses (travel to and from the consulate, third-party visa services, etc) More Information Visa Related Expenses (travel to and from the consulate, third-party visa services, etc)		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: $

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 = 6.721400 CNY Sunday, August 23, 2026. 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

Housing

Meals

Fall Xi'an Tour

Fall Sichuan Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

HSK Exam fee

Spring Sichuan Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Tai Chi

Visual Art in China

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa

Yearlong residence permit fee (required for X-1 visa holders)

Extension of visa in China

Visa Related Expenses (travel to and from the consulate, third-party visa services, etc)

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts