Budget Sheet

Reggio Emilia, Italy

2026 Spring: Jan 12, 2026 to May 13, 2026

Courses Begin: Jan 15, 2026

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Item	Cost (EUR)	Cost (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		9,980
Housing - Paid abroad- not included in program fee Housing - Paid abroad- not included in program fee More Information
Shared Apartment - Double Room	to	to
Homestay	to	to
Shared Apartment - Single Room	to	to
Studio Apartment can be made into double room	1,800	1,877
Studio Apartment - Single Room	3,600	3,755
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit This is refundable at the end of the program if the housing is left clean and undamaged and the agreement is not broken. A cleaning fee of approximately 40 EUR each, will be deducted per semester. Additionally, if need be, portions of the deposit will be used to cover unpaid utility, extra cleaning, or damages. If receiving a refund, a check will be mailed to you from the USAC Central Office approximately 2 months after the program end date. Refundable housing deposit		450
Utilities- paid abroad Estimate is an approximate cost per person and will vary depending on individual use. Utilities- paid abroad	to	to
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
Apartment contract registration fee This is for city tax, per semester. Apartment contract registration fee	to	to
End of session cleaning fee	to	to
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Italian Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Italian Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		328
Internship More Information Internship		985
Optional overnight tour to Lake Garda/Sirmione and Verona Included in the cost of the tour: transportation, lodging, guided walking tours, entrance fees, one group lunch, and one breakfast. More Information Optional overnight tour to Lake Garda/Sirmione and Verona		240
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $
Other Estimated Expenses
Airfare (group flight or individual) - not included in program fee 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 flight or individual) - not included in program fee		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
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
Italian Student Visa Application Fee		to
Required Visa Related Expenses: (Including: shipping/mailing costs, passport photos, notarization, translations, priority services) -		to
Additional Visa Related Expenses: (Including: Travel to the consulate – depending on consulate jurisdiction and student’s physical location)		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: $

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 = 0.958773 EUR Saturday, December 21, 2024. 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

Reggio Emilia, Italy

Program fee

Housing - Paid abroad- not included in program fee

Refundable housing deposit

Utilities- paid abroad

Meals

Apartment contract registration fee

Italian Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Internship

Optional overnight tour to Lake Garda/Sirmione and Verona

Airfare (group flight or individual) - not included in program fee

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts