Budget Sheet

Madrid, Spain

2025-26 Yearlong: Sep 01, 2025 to May 08, 2026

Courses Begin: Sep 04, 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 (not included in program fees) Housing (not included in program fees) More Information
Shared apartment (paid in monthly installments on-site)	to	to
Resident Hall (paid in monthly installments on-site; includes one meal daily)
Downtown co-living residence (paid in monthly installments on-site)	to	to
Homestay (paid directly to USAC; includes breakfasts and dinners)		7,906
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit		450
Meals Meals This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle.
Homestay (lunches not included in Homestay fee)	to	to
Non-Homestay (meals not included, costs vary)	to	to
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Fall or Spring Spanish Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Fall or Spring Spanish Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		400
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 (public transportation pass) 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 (public transportation pass)	to	to
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
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
Yearlong student visa materials (FBI background check, notarization and apostille & optional courier service, translation services, medical certification)		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 = 0.958346 EUR Sunday, December 22, 2024. Be aware that rates fluctuate daily, actual rates may differ and include transaction fees. Items displayed with abroad currencies are generally paid abroad.

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Budget Sheet

Madrid, Spain

Program fee

Housing (not included in program fees)

Meals

Fall or Spring Spanish Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Airfare (Group or individual)

Personal expenses

Local transportation (public transportation pass)

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