Budget Sheet

La Habana, Cuba

2025 Summer Session II: Jun 29, 2025 to Jul 19, 2025

Courses Begin: Jun 30, 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 (CUC)	Cost (USD)	Selected (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		5,180
Housing (includes breakfast) Includes two nights of hotel accommodation in Panama City; includes breakfast in Cuba in bed-and-breakfast style homestays More Information Housing (includes breakfast)		788
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Housing deposit (refundable)		250
Meals (lunch and dinner) This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle. Meals (lunch and dinner)	to	to	!
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $			!
Optional Courses and Tours
Cuban Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Cuban Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		200
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	!
Class supplies (textbooks included in program fees)	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 Transportation to and from the program site will be $0 if arriving on the group flight. Students who do NOT arrive on the group flight will have to take a taxi, which will cost around $30. Transportation to/from program site	to	to	!
Student visa (paid prior to departure) 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 may also be required and is 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 (paid prior to departure)		75
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: $			!

Meals (lunch and dinner) is missing a value.
Airfare is missing a value.
Personal expenses is missing a value.
Class supplies (textbooks included in program fees) is missing a value.
Local transportation is missing a value.
Transportation to/from program site is missing a value.

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 = 1.000000 CUC Wednesday, April 9, 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

La Habana, Cuba

Program fee

Housing (includes breakfast)

Meals (lunch and dinner)

Cuban Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa (paid prior to departure)

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts