Budget Sheet

Stellenbosch, South Africa

2025 June – July: Jun 21, 2025 to Jul 22, 2025

Courses Begin: Jun 23, 2025

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 (ZAR)	Cost (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program Fee Program Fee Your USAC account will be charged for the general elective academic track until you complete the host university application. Once the application has been submitted, your account will be updated if you have elected to participate in a specialized academic track or topped up any of your courses. More Information
Program fee (General elective academic track; 6 U.S. credits)		7,580
Program fee (Specialized academic track; 7 U.S. credits)		7,980
Residence Hall (included in program fee/breakfast and lunch included on weekdays) More Information Residence Hall (included in program fee/breakfast and lunch included on weekdays)		0
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Meals (Dinner) This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle. Meals (Dinner)	to	to
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Garden Route Tour (6 days) More Information Garden Route Tour (6 days)	to	to
Top Up Credit Fee 1 Topping up a course means you are electing to add 1 U.S. credit to your selected course. Each topped up course will be an additional $150. Topping up a course requires you to complete additional schoolwork, in the form of readings and written assignments, before you arrive in Stellenbosch. More Information Top Up Credit Fee 1		150
Top Up Credit Fee 2 Topping up a course means you are electing to add 1 U.S. credit to your selected course. Each topped up course will be an additional $150. Topping up a course requires you to complete additional schoolwork, in the form of readings and written assignments, before you arrive in Stellenbosch. More Information Top Up Credit Fee 2		150
Top Up Credit Fee 3 Topping up a course means you are electing to add 1 U.S. credit to your selected course. Each topped up course will be an additional $150. Topping up a course requires you to complete additional schoolwork, in the form of readings and written assignments, before you arrive in Stellenbosch. More Information Top Up Credit Fee 3		150
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 (included in program fee)
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 (Included in program fee) 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 (Included in program fee)
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: $

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 = 18.107159 ZAR Thursday, November 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.

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Budget Sheet

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Program Fee

Residence Hall (included in program fee/breakfast and lunch included on weekdays)

Meals (Dinner)

Garden Route Tour (6 days)

Top Up Credit Fee 1

Top Up Credit Fee 2

Top Up Credit Fee 3

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site (Included in program fee)

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts