Budget Sheet

Bengaluru, India

2026 Spring: Jan 05, 2026 to May 02, 2026

Courses Begin: Jan 08, 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 (INR)	Cost (USD)	Selected (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		5,280
Housing Housing More Information
On Campus (Jonas Hall and DVK Hall)	to	to
Off Campus (Kalpavriksha)	to	to	!
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $			!
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit (Off Campus housing only)		250
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	!
AC	to	to	!
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $			!
Optional Courses and Tours
Southern India Tour (fee waived) Includes transportation, lodging, all meals except lunch and dinner on final day, and entrance fees. More Information Southern India Tour (fee waived)		0
Yoga More Information Yoga		25
Internship More Information Internship		985
Documentary Filmmaking More Information Documentary Filmmaking		985
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	!
Arrival / Departure Transportation Arrival / Departure Transportation 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	!
Individual airport pickup if not on group flight	2,500	29
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		119
Additional visa related expenses (passport photos) More Information Additional visa related expenses (passport photos)		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: $			!

Off Campus (Kalpavriksha) is missing a value.
Meals is missing a value.
AC is missing a value.
Airfare (Group or individual) is missing a value.
Personal expenses is missing a value.
Textbooks and class supplies is missing a value.
Local transportation is missing a value.
Transportation to/from program site is missing a value.
Additional visa related expenses (passport photos) 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 = 86.287903 INR Thursday, April 10, 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

Bengaluru, India

Program fee

Housing

Meals

Southern India Tour (fee waived)

Yoga

Internship

Documentary Filmmaking

Airfare (Group or individual)

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Arrival / Departure Transportation

Student visa

Additional visa related expenses (passport photos)

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts