Budget Sheet

Torino, Italy

2025-26 Yearlong: Aug 27, 2025 to May 09, 2026

Courses Begin: Sep 01, 2025; Jan 15, 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 (EUR)	Cost (USD)	Selected (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		18,960
Housing - Paid abroad Housing - Paid abroad These are two options students have used in the past: 1. Make a wire transfer from your home bank (in US or elsewhere) to the Italian bank of the apartment owner. 2. Go directly to the apartment owner's bank to make a deposit for the rent payment. The rent payments can be made monthly or in one lump sum for the full term. More Information
Shared apartment (double room)	to	to	!
Shared apartment (single room - limited availability)	to	to
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $			!
Additional Housing and Meals
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	!
Cleaning fee Deducted from your deposit for final cleaning. Cleaning fee	to	to	!
Contract Registration fee Paid at the beginning of the session to the landlord. Contract Registration fee	to	to	!
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $			!
Optional Courses and Tours
Spring Bergamo & Lake Como Tour Bergamo and Lake Como tour includes: - One-way bus transportation - Shared lodging - Breakfast - Guided walking tour in Bergamo - Boat transportation - Stracciatella gelato tasting More Information Spring Bergamo & Lake Como Tour
Fall Italian Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Fall Italian Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		328
Spring Italian Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Spring Italian Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		328
Refundable Internship Fee (per semester)
Fall Italian Riviera Tour Italian Riviera tour includes: - One-way bus transportation - Shared lodging - Breakfast, lunch, and gelato - Guided walking tour of Genova - Boat transportation to and from Portofino More Information Fall Italian Riviera Tour		250
Internship More Information Internship		985
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 (student bus pass) 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 (student bus pass)
Transportation to/from airport 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 airport	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
Italian Student Visa Application Fee More Information Italian Student Visa Application Fee
Required Visa Related Expenses: (Including: shipping/mailing costs, passport photos, notarization, apostilled, translations, priority services) More Information Required Visa Related Expenses: (Including: shipping/mailing costs, passport photos, notarization, apostilled, translations, priority services)		to	!
Personal Travel to Attend In-Person Visa Appointment (Actual costs varies by student depending on proximity to application center, travel method, etc.) More Information Personal Travel to Attend In-Person Visa Appointment (Actual costs varies by student depending on proximity to application center, travel method, 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
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: $			!

Shared apartment (double room) is missing a value.
Utilities (Paid abroad) is missing a value.
Meals is missing a value.
Cleaning fee is missing a value.
Contract Registration fee is missing a value.
Airfare (group flight or individual) - not included in program fee is missing a value.
Personal expenses is missing a value.
Textbooks and class supplies is missing a value.
Transportation to/from airport is missing a value.
Required Visa Related Expenses: (Including: shipping/mailing costs, passport photos, notarization, apostilled, translations, priority services) is missing a value.
Personal Travel to Attend In-Person Visa Appointment (Actual costs varies by student depending on proximity to application center, travel method, etc.) 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 = 0.926896 EUR Tuesday, April 1, 2025. 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

Torino, Italy

Program fee

Housing - Paid abroad

Utilities (Paid abroad)

Meals

Cleaning fee

Contract Registration fee

Spring Bergamo & Lake Como Tour

Fall Italian Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Spring Italian Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Fall Italian Riviera Tour

Internship

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

Personal expenses

Local transportation (student bus pass)

Transportation to/from airport

Student visa

Italian Student Visa Application Fee

Required Visa Related Expenses: (Including: shipping/mailing costs, passport photos, notarization, apostilled, translations, priority services)

Personal Travel to Attend In-Person Visa Appointment (Actual costs varies by student depending on proximity to application center, travel method, etc.)

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts