Budget Sheet

Shanghai, China

2025-26 Yearlong: Aug 23, 2025 to May 09, 2026

Courses Begin: Aug 25, 2025; Jan 19, 2026

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		11,960
Apartment - Single room (paid to USAC) More Information Apartment - Single room (paid to USAC)		5,930
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit		250
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	!
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		550
HSK Exam Fee More Information HSK Exam Fee	to	to
Fall Chinese Cuisine Course Fee (for ingredients and materials) More Information Fall Chinese Cuisine Course Fee (for ingredients and materials)		250
Spring Chinese Cuisine Course Fee (for ingredients and materials) More Information Spring Chinese Cuisine Course Fee (for ingredients and materials)		250
Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) (per semester)		985
Tai Chi More Information Tai Chi		100
Calligraphy More Information Calligraphy		230
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $
Other Estimated Expenses
Airfare 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.
Group Flight		to	!
Individual		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 (US passport holder) 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 (US passport holder)		140
Yearlong residence permit fee (required for x1-visa holders) More Information Yearlong residence permit fee (required for x1-visa holders)	to	to	!
Internship visa (US passport holder) More Information Internship visa (US passport holder)
Extension of visa in China More Information Extension of visa in China	to	to	!
Insurance for Residence Permit Holder (required by Host University) More Information Insurance for Residence Permit Holder (required by Host University)	400	55
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 Sunday, April 6, 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

Shanghai, China

Program fee

Apartment - Single room (paid to USAC)

Meals

Fall Xi'an Tour

HSK Exam Fee

Fall Chinese Cuisine Course Fee (for ingredients and materials)

Spring Chinese Cuisine Course Fee (for ingredients and materials)

Tai Chi

Calligraphy

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa (US passport holder)

Yearlong residence permit fee (required for x1-visa holders)

Internship visa (US passport holder)

Extension of visa in China

Insurance for Residence Permit Holder (required by Host University)

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts