Bilbao / Getxo Fees & Deadlines – 2025 Spring
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 | 10,880 | 10,880 |
| Housing | ||
| Shared Apartment (Paid on site) | 2,635 to 3,425 | |
| Homestay (Paid to USAC) | 4,270 | 4,270 |
| Residence Hall (Accommodation only) (Paid to USAC) | 4,600 | |
| Estimated Starting Program Fees and Housing: $ | 15,150 | |
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
- USAC prearranged housing placement service
- Personalized pre-departure advising
- Visa guidance
- Free group visa submission in some jurisdictions
- Parental support and advisement
- Scholarship advising and assistance
- Transcript assistance
- Student health insurance
- Group flight airport pick-up (subject to availability)
- Mandatory on-site orientation
- Welcome activities during orientation week
- Cultural Fridays (diverse extracurricular activities)
- 24-hour local emergency staff support
- Program-organized field trips
- Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
Program Deadlines
| September 15, 2024 | Application Deadline | Spain Group Visa Deadline - UPDATED |
| - | 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 must complete your study abroad application and submit all program materials, including passport copy and home university approval by the Spain Group Visa Deadline. |
| - | You must have a valid passport in-hand by the application 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 application deadline, you may not take part in the group visa submission. |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | 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.