Budget Sheet

Bilbao / Getxo, Spain

2026-27 Yearlong: Sep 01, 2026 to May 08, 2027

Courses Begin: Sep 04, 2026; Jan 13, 2027

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
Continental Europe Discount - Spring 2027		-500
Housing Housing More Information
Shared Apartment (Paid on site)	to	to
Co-living- Double (Paid to USAC)		6,445
Co-living- double (Paid to USAC) If staying in accommodation during winter break, additional cost		381
Co-living- Individual (Paid to USAC)		8,857
Co-living- Individual (Paid to USAC)- If staying in accommodation during winter break, additional cost		525
Co-living- Premium (Paid to USAC)		9,712
Co-living- Premium (Paid to USAC)- If staying in accommodation during winter break, additional cost		575
Homestay (Paid to USAC) (not included for Christmas break)		9,983
Homestay (Paid to USAC) - If staying in accommodation during winter break, additional cost		966
Residence Hall (Accommodation only) (Paid to USAC) (not included for Christmas break)		10,726
Residence Hall (Paid to USAC) - If staying in accommodation during winter break, additional cost		1,087
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit (Paid to USAC)		650
Utilities (apartment)	to	to
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)		300
Fall Spanish Business Culture: Field Experience and Case Studies More Information Fall Spanish Business Culture: Field Experience and Case Studies		425
Fall Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Fall Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		575
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)		300
Spring Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Spring Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		575
Spring Field Experience in Basque Culture and Language More Information Spring Field Experience in Basque Culture and Language		425
Spanish Business Culture: Field Experience and Case Studies More Information Spanish Business Culture: Field Experience and Case Studies		425
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 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	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
On-site visa registration More Information On-site visa registration	to	to
Local transportation (includes metro pass and other services)- If Homestay in GETXO (amount per month)
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
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 = 0.861178 EUR Sunday, September 13, 2026. 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 Spanish Business Culture: Field Experience and Case Studies

Fall Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

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 Field Experience in Basque Culture and Language

Spanish Business Culture: Field Experience and Case Studies

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

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation (includes metro pass and other services)

Transportation to/from program site

On-site visa registration

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts