Budget Sheet

Verona, Italy

2025-26 Yearlong: Aug 27, 2025 to May 08, 2026

Courses Begin: Aug 29, 2025; Jan 14, 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 Rent is paid onsite in EUR either in one lump sum at the beginning of the semester, or in installments throughout the semester. These are four options students have used in the past: 1. Pay directly to the landlord in EUR. 2. Make a wire transfer from your home bank (in the US or elsewhere) to the Italian bank of the landlord (there may be additional fees for a wire transfer depending on your bank). 3. Open a personal low-cost bank account in Italy, and make a local wire transfer to the landlord’s bank account. 4. Go directly to the landlord’s bank to make a deposit for the rent payment. This option has a commission fee of approximately 10 EUR. More Information
Residence Adige - Two Bedroom Apartment (two double rooms)	to	to	!
Residence Adige - One Bedroom Apartment (one double room)	to	to
Residence Adige - Studio Apartment (single occupant)	to	to
Residence Adige - Studio Apartment (two occupants)	to	to
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $			!
Additional Housing and Meals
Housing deposit (refundable)		450
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	!
Utilities (not included in rent) - paid abroad		to	!
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $			!
Optional Courses and Tours
Fall Lake Como, Italy & Lugano, Switzerland Tour Includes transportation, lodging, guided walking tours, and some meals. More Information Fall Lake Como, Italy & Lugano, Switzerland Tour
Spring Northern Italy and Southern Austria Tour Spring Northern Italy and Southern Austria Tour includes: - Transportation by private bus - Lodging - Guided walking tour - One meal More Information Spring Northern Italy and Southern Austria Tour
Fall Italian Cuisine workshop fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Fall Italian Cuisine workshop fee (for materials and ingredients)		297
Spring Italian Cuisine workshop fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Spring Italian Cuisine workshop fee (for materials and ingredients)		297
Refundable internship fee (per semester)		to
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)	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	!
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
COVID Testing		150
Residency Permit Packet	to	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: $			!

Residence Adige - Two Bedroom Apartment (two double rooms) is missing a value.
Meals is missing a value.
Utilities (not included in rent) - paid abroad 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.
Local transportation (student bus pass) is missing a value.
Transportation to/from program site 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.
Residency Permit Packet 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 = 0.905969 EUR Thursday, April 3, 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

Verona, Italy

Program fee

Housing - Paid abroad

Meals

Fall Lake Como, Italy & Lugano, Switzerland Tour

Spring Northern Italy and Southern Austria Tour

Fall Italian Cuisine workshop fee (for materials and ingredients)

Spring Italian Cuisine workshop fee (for materials and ingredients)

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

Personal expenses

Local transportation (student bus pass)

Transportation to/from program site

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