Budget Sheet

Shanghai, China

2025 Fall: Aug 23, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025

Courses Begin: Aug 25, 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)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		7,280
Housing Housing More Information
Residence hall (double room)		1,255
Residence hall (single room)		2,510
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
Xi'an Tour Includes in-country, round-trip bullet train, ground transportation, lodging, some meals, and admissions. More Information Xi'an Tour		550
HSK Exam Fee More Information HSK Exam Fee	to	to
Chinese Cuisine course fee (for ingredients and materials) More Information Chinese Cuisine course fee (for ingredients and materials)		250
Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) More Information Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits)		985
Tai Chi More Information Tai Chi		100
Calligrapy More Information Calligrapy		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
Internship visa (US passport holder) More Information Internship visa (US passport holder)
Re-entry visa in China More Information Re-entry visa in China	to	to
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: $

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 = 7.296400 CNY Saturday, December 21, 2024. Be aware that rates fluctuate daily, actual rates may differ and include transaction fees. Items displayed with abroad currencies are generally paid abroad.

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Budget Sheet

Shanghai, China

Program fee

Housing

Meals

Xi'an Tour

HSK Exam Fee

Chinese Cuisine course fee (for ingredients and materials)

Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits)

Tai Chi

Calligrapy

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa (US passport holder)

Internship visa (US passport holder)

Re-entry visa in China

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts