Budget Sheet

Lyon, France

2025 Spring: Jan 09, 2025 to May 16, 2025

Courses Begin: Jan 13, 2025

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Item	Cost (EUR)	Cost (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee (additional insurance coverage mandated by French Government not included) More Information Program fee		11,980
Housing Housing Housing assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Housing is limited and subject to availability. If your preferences cannot be accommodated, you will be placed in any available housing and will be responsible for any and all fees associated with that option. More Information
Single Room - University Residence hall		3,969
Shared Apartment University Residence Hall		3,094
Studio Apartment - University Residence Hall
Homestay (includes breakfast 7 days/week, dinner 5 days/week)		3,688
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit		650
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
Travel Photography class More Information Travel Photography class		30
French Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information French Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		375
Strasourg and the Alsace Region Cost: $600 – includes the following: • Roundtrip transportation and local transportation during the tour • Hotel stay and breakfast for 3 nights • Entrance fees to multiple sites • One group meal More Information Strasourg and the Alsace Region		750
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 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		to
Personal Travel to Attend In-Person Visa Appointment (Actual costs varies by student depending on proximity to application center, travel method, etc.)		to
Onsite OFII registration More Information Onsite OFII registration	50	54
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
Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) Fee More Information Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) Fee	100	109
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 = 0.919483 EUR Friday, May 17, 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

Lyon, France

Program fee

Housing

Meals

Travel Photography class

French Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Strasourg and the Alsace Region

Airfare (Group or individual)

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student Visa

Onsite OFII registration

Travel Insurance

Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) Fee

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts