Budget Sheet

Reading, England

2025-26 Yearlong: Sep 21, 2025 to Jun 13, 2026

Courses Begin: Sep 29, 2025; Feb 09, 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 (GBP)	Cost (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee (determined by credits taken) Yearlong program fee will be the sum of the semester fees with a $2,000 discount applied in the Spring semester for the yearlong program. $13,980 (25 credit semester price) $15,980 (30 credit semester price) More Information Program fee (determined by credits taken)		to
Housing More Information Housing	to	to
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
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
Laundry 5 GBP per load. Minimum laundry once per week, maximum twice per week Laundry	to	to
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Edinburgh Tour Cost includes: • Round-trip train ticket from London to Edinburgh (students transport themselves to London King’s Cross train station from their respective program sites) • Accommodations in Edinburgh for two nights; linens and one towel provided • Edinburgh tours of Royal Mile, Dean Village, and Arthur’s Seat • Edinburgh Castle tickets • 24-7 support from USAC Note: No group meals are included; students will pay all meal costs themselves. More Information Edinburgh Tour	330	415
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $
Other Estimated Expenses
Airfare (Group or individual) 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 (Group or 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 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	490	616
Additional visa-related expenses (shipping, priority service, etc.) Minimum is return courier fee; maximum is highest tier service package + priority More Information Additional visa-related expenses (shipping, priority service, etc.)		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
Immigration Health Surcharge More Information Immigration Health Surcharge	776	975
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 = 0.795605 GBP Sunday, December 22, 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

Reading, England

Program fee (determined by credits taken)

Housing

Meals

Laundry

Edinburgh Tour

Airfare (Group or individual)

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student Visa

Additional visa-related expenses (shipping, priority service, etc.)

Travel Insurance

Immigration Health Surcharge

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts