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Reading Fees & Deadlines – 2025-26 Yearlong

Program Fees

USAC is a non-profit organization that provides quality, affordable study abroad programs. Our programs give students flexibility and control in selecting options that impact program cost.

Estimated Program Fees and Housing Cost (USD) Selected (USD)
Program fee (determined by credits taken) 25,960 to 29,960 25,960
Housing 7,183 to 12,098 7,183
Estimated Starting Program Fees and Housing: $ 33,143
Some costs are estimates and all costs are subject to change.
Try our interactive budget sheet for this program to estimate all costs for this program including optional items, airfare, living expenses, etc.

See the Money Matters section for more financial information, including help with financing and scholarship resources.

Program fee includes:

  • Tuition and fees
  • Student health insurance (additional insurance coverage mandated by U.K. government for yearlong students not included)
  • Scholarship advising and assistance
  • As well as:
    • 24-hour emergency support
    • Access to campus facilities
    • Host university housing information assistance
    • Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
    • On-site staff support
    • Parental support and advisement
    • Personalized pre-departure advising
    • Program-organized field trips
    • Transcript assistance
    • University of Reading mandatory on-site orientation
    • USAC on-site orientation with USAC England Resident Director
    • Visa guidance

Program Deadlines

April 15, 2025 Application Deadline
June 15 Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due
June 15 Fall Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline
July 1 Fall Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy
November 15 Spring Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due
November 15 Spring Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline
December 1 Spring Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy

See Ready to Apply for additional information about the application process and Money Matters for more details regarding payment and cancellation deadlines. Payment of the Confirmation Deposit cannot be deferred. USAC reserves the right to make adjustments to fees or deadlines at any time.

Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.

The host university may update program dates and/or field trips at any time; these changes are often outside USAC’s control as dates are set by the host university. USAC does its best to estimate these dates ahead of time and to keep it as up-to-date as possible. Many times, updated calendar dates are included in your host university acceptance letter. We update these as quickly as possible and as often as needed; refer back to this calendar for the most current dates.

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