Budget Sheet

Heredia, Costa Rica

2026 Spring: Jan 09, 2026 to May 08, 2026

Courses Begin: Jan 12, 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 (CRC)	Cost (USD)	Selected (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		9,980
Homestay (includes 2 meals/day) More Information Homestay (includes 2 meals/day)
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Meals (included in homestay fee) 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included in the homestay fee. If you choose to find your own housing, then your daily allowance for meals will vary depending on your personal spending habits and lifestyle. Meals (included in homestay fee)	0	0
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Water in Tropical Landscapes Field Study More Information Water in Tropical Landscapes Field Study		250
Latin America and its Cultures Field Study More Information Latin America and its Cultures Field Study		250
Climate, Global Change and Society Field Study More Information Climate, Global Change and Society Field Study		250
Tropical Marine Biology Field Study More Information Tropical Marine Biology Field Study		250
North Pacific Tour North Pacific Tour includes: o Transportation o Lodging o Entrance fees o Meals (breakfast, lunch, and two dinners) More Information North Pacific Tour		595
Latin American Cuisine Course More Information Latin American Cuisine Course		350
Dances of Latin America More Information Dances of Latin America		110
Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits)		985
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. If you opt for a Homestay, transportation from the airport to the program site will be provided by your host family. If you opt for your own housing, you will need to provide your own transportation to and from the program site. Transportation to/from program site	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: $			!

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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 = 513.238922 CRC Friday, April 11, 2025. 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

Heredia, Costa Rica

Program fee

Homestay (includes 2 meals/day)

Meals (included in homestay fee)

Water in Tropical Landscapes Field Study

Latin America and its Cultures Field Study

Climate, Global Change and Society Field Study

Tropical Marine Biology Field Study

North Pacific Tour

Latin American Cuisine Course

Dances of Latin America

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts