Budget Sheet

Bilbao / Getxo, Spain

2025 Fall: Sep 01, 2025 to Dec 18, 2025

Courses Begin: Sep 03, 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 (EUR)	Cost (USD)	Selected (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		11,980
Housing Housing **Students will pay 20% of the total amount of their stay prior to departure on Gateway. Once the student is on-site, the student will pay monthly installments at the end of the month. More Information
Apartment (Paid Onsite)	to	to
Homestay (Paid to USAC)
Residence Hall (Accommodation only) (Paid to USAC)		4,184
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit (Paid to USAC)		650
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	!
Utilities (Apartment)
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $			!
Optional Courses and Tours
Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance) More Information Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance)		270
Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		575
Field Experience in Basque Culture and Language More Information Field Experience in Basque Culture and Language
Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits)		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 (includes 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 (includes 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	!
Student visa fee & processing fees 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 fee & processing fees		to	!
Visa related expenses: (shipping, notarization, passport photos, and possible travel to consulate/BLS) More Information Visa related expenses: (shipping, notarization, passport photos, and possible travel to consulate/BLS)		to	!
Local transportation (includes metro pass and other services)- If Homestay in GETXO (amount per month)	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
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: $			!

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Local transportation (includes metro pass and other services)- If Homestay in GETXO (amount per month) 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 = 0.880437 EUR 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

Bilbao / Getxo, Spain

Program fee

Housing

Meals (apartment)

Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance)

Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Field Experience in Basque Culture and Language

Airfare (Group or individual)

Personal expenses

Local transportation (includes metro pass and other services)

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa fee & processing fees

Visa related expenses: (shipping, notarization, passport photos, and possible travel to consulate/BLS)

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts