Budget Sheet

Nishinomiya, Japan

2026 Spring: Mar 24, 2026 to Aug 04, 2026

Courses Begin: Apr 07, 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 (JPY)	Cost (USD)	Selected (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		8,980
Housing (Not included in Program fee; paid directly to the host university) Housing (Not included in Program fee; paid directly to the host university) Homestay fee includes 2 meals/day during weekdays, and 3 meals on weekends and holidays More Information
Homestay (includes some meals)	to	to
Dormitory	to	to
Off campus housing	to	to	!
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $			!
Additional Housing and Meals
Meals Meals This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle.
Meals (homestay)	to	to	!
Meals (dormitory)	to	to
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $			!
Optional Courses and Tours
Field trip fee More Information Field trip fee	to	to	!
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $			!
Other Estimated Expenses
Airfare 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		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 Your course materials, including textbooks, will be available once at the program site. 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
Mandatory Japanese National Health Insurance All students studying in Japan are required to enroll in national Japanese healthcare. Mandatory Japanese National Health Insurance	to	to	!
Cell phone	to	to	!
KGU CJP Program Fee This program fee is paid directly to KGU and includes expenses such as KGU's insurance pack, SIM card, KGU services, and training center fee. KGU CJP Program Fee	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: $			!

Off campus housing is missing a value.
Meals (homestay) is missing a value.
Field trip fee is missing a value.
Airfare 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.
Mandatory Japanese National Health Insurance is missing a value.
Cell phone is missing a value.
KGU CJP Program Fee 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 = 143.504965 JPY Sunday, April 13, 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

Nishinomiya, Japan

Program fee

Housing (Not included in Program fee; paid directly to the host university)

Meals

Field trip fee

Airfare

Personal expenses

Textbooks and class supplies

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Travel Insurance

Mandatory Japanese National Health Insurance

KGU CJP Program Fee

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts