Bilbao / Getxo Fees & Deadlines – 2025-26 Yearlong
Program Fees
USAC is a non-profit organization that provides quality, affordable study abroad programs. Our programs give students flexibility and control in selecting options that impact program cost.
| Estimated Program Fees and Housing | Cost (USD) | Selected (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Program fee | 20,960 | 20,960 |
| Housing | ||
| 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) | 4,693 to 6,101 | |
| Homestay (Paid to USAC) (not included for Christmas break) | 8,159 | 8,159 |
| Residence Hall (Accommodation only) (Paid to USAC) (not included for Christmas break) | 9,608 | |
| Estimated Starting Program Fees and Housing: $ | 29,119 | |
Some costs are estimates and all costs are subject to change.
See the Money Matters section for more financial information, including help with financing and scholarship resources.
Program fee includes:
- Tuition and fees
- Student health insurance
- Scholarship advising and assistance
- As well as:
- 24-hour local emergency staff support
- Cultural Fridays (diverse extracurricular activities)
- Free group visa submission in some jurisdictions
- Group flight airport pick-up (subject to availability)
- Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
- Mandatory on-site orientation
- Parental support and advisement
- Personalized pre-departure advising
- Program-organized field trips
- Transcript assistance
- USAC prearranged housing placement service
- Visa guidance
- Welcome activities during orientation week
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2025 | Early Admission | Spain Group Visa Deadline |
| - | If you will apply for your student visa through the Spanish Consulate in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York and wish to take part in USAC’s group visa submission process, you are strongly advised to complete your study abroad application by the Early Admission deadline since later group visa submission is not guaranteed. Contact your Enrollment Specialist to discuss your options. |
| - | You must have a valid passport in-hand by the Early Admission deadline to be part of the group visa submission. Check your passport expiration date: the passport must be valid a minimum six months beyond the program end date. If you do not have a valid passport in hand by the Early Admission deadline, you may not take part in the group visa submission and will follow the Standard Application deadline below. |
| May 1 | Standard Application Deadline |
| - | This is the USAC application deadline if you plan to work directly with the Spanish Consulate to apply for a student visa on your own |
| - | We advise that you have a valid passport in hand by this date. Your passport must be valid for a minimum six months beyond the program end date. |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Fall Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Spring Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
See Ready to Apply for additional information about the application process and Money Matters for more details regarding payment and cancellation deadlines. Payment of the Confirmation Deposit cannot be deferred. USAC reserves the right to make adjustments to fees or deadlines at any time.
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.