Budget Sheet

Bilbao / Getxo, Spain

2025-26 Yearlong: Sep 01, 2025 to May 14, 2026

Courses Begin: Sep 03, 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)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		20,960
Housing Housing More Information
If staying in accomodation- HOMESTAY- during winter break, additional cost (Paid to USAC)		775
If staying in accomodation- RESIDENCE HALL- during winter break, additional cost		875
Shared Apartment (Paid on site)	to	to
Homestay (Paid to USAC) (not included for Christmas break)		8,159
Residence Hall (Accommodation only) (Paid to USAC) (not included for Christmas break)		9,608
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit (Paid to USAC)		650
Utilities (apartment)
Meals (apartment) This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle. Meals (apartment)	to	to
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Fall Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance) More Information Fall Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance)		270
Fall Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Fall Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		575
Fall Sailing (for equipment rentals and insurance More Information Fall Sailing (for equipment rentals and insurance		270
Fall Field Experience in Basque Culture and Language More Information Fall Field Experience in Basque Culture and Language		350
Fall Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) (Paid to USAC) More Information Fall Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) (Paid to USAC)		985
Spring Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance) More Information Spring Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance)		270
Spring Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Spring Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		575
Spring Sailing (for equipment rentals and insurance) More Information Spring Sailing (for equipment rentals and insurance)		270
Spring Understanding Business Culture in Spain; 7 Business visits (BUS/MGT, 300-level, 3 credits) More Information Spring Understanding Business Culture in Spain; 7 Business visits (BUS/MGT, 300-level, 3 credits)		350
Spring Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) (Paid to USAC) More Information Spring Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) (Paid to USAC)		985
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $
Other Estimated Expenses
Airfare (Group or individual) 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 or individual)		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 (inlcudes metro pass and other services) 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 (inlcudes metro pass and other services)
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
Local transportation (includes metro pass and other services)- If Homestay in GETXO (amount per month)	to	to
Student visa & processing fees		to
Yearlong student visa materials: (FBI background check, notarization and apostille & optional courier services, translation services, medical certification)		to
Visa related expenses: (shipping, notarization, passport photos, and possible travel to consulate/BLS)		to
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 = 0.959877 EUR Saturday, November 23, 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

Bilbao / Getxo, Spain

Program fee

Housing

Meals (apartment)

Fall Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance)

Fall Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Fall Sailing (for equipment rentals and insurance

Fall Field Experience in Basque Culture and Language

Fall Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) (Paid to USAC)

Spring Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance)

Spring Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Spring Sailing (for equipment rentals and insurance)

Spring Understanding Business Culture in Spain; 7 Business visits (BUS/MGT, 300-level, 3 credits)

Spring Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) (Paid to USAC)

Airfare (Group or individual)

Personal expenses

Local transportation (inlcudes metro pass and other services)

Transportation to/from program site

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts