Budget Sheet

San Sebastián, Spain

2025-26 Yearlong: Sep 01, 2025 to May 14, 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 Housing More Information
Apartment- Shared room in shared apartment	to	to
Apartment- Single room in shared apartment	to	to
Homestay (includes full board). Paid to USAC prior to departure		9,708
Residence Hall (private room, includes half board) Paid to USAC prior to departure		12,284
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit		450
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 Madrid Tour Madrid Tour includes the following: • Transportation • Shared lodging for the duration of the tour • One lunch, two breakfasts • Entrance fees • Guided tours More Information Fall Madrid Tour		580
Spring Madrid Tour Madrid Tour includes the following: • Transportation • Shared lodging for the duration of the tour • One lunch, two breakfasts • Entrance fees • Guided tours More Information Spring Madrid Tour		580
Spring Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Spring Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		545
Spring Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance) More Information Spring Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance)		424
Fall Basque cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Fall Basque cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)
Fall Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance) More Information Fall Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance)
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $
Other Estimated Expenses
Airfare (Group flight 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 flight 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 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	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 More Information Student visa fee & processing fees		to
Yearlong Student visa materials: (FBI background check, notarization and apostille & optional courier service, translation services, medical certification) More Information Yearlong Student visa materials: (FBI background check, notarization and apostille & optional courier service, translation services, medical certification)		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
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 = 0.955302 EUR Sunday, November 24, 2024. 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

San Sebastián, Spain

Program fee

Housing

Meals (apartment)

Fall Madrid Tour

Spring Madrid Tour

Spring Basque Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Spring Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance)

Fall Basque cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Fall Surfing course fee (for equipment rentals and insurance)

Airfare (Group flight or individual)

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa fee & processing fees

Yearlong Student visa materials: (FBI background check, notarization and apostille & optional courier service, translation services, medical certification)

Visa Related Expenses: (Shipping, notarization, passport photos, and possible travel to consulate/BLS)

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts