Budget Sheet

Valencia, Spain

2025-26 Yearlong: Sep 01, 2025 to May 14, 2026

Courses Begin: Sep 03, 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)	Selected (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		23,560
Housing (not included in program fees) Housing (not included in program fees) More Information
Shared Apartment (Paid in 6 installments on-site)	3,960	4,506
Residence Hall (Paid on-site) (includes utilities)	to	to	!
Homestay (Paid directly to USAC)		9,155
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $			!
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit		450
Utilities (up to 40 euros per month is included in housing fee; student will be responsible for any overage costs)
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	!
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $			!
Optional Courses and Tours
Fall Optional Tour: Zaragoza (PAID TO USAC CO) •Roundtrip transportation •Lodging with breakfast •Most meals •Entrances fees More Information Fall Optional Tour: Zaragoza (PAID TO USAC CO)		475
Fall Spanish Cuisine (for ingredients and materials)(Paid via Gateway Account) More Information Fall Spanish Cuisine (for ingredients and materials)(Paid via Gateway Account)		264
Fall Windsurfing in the Mediterranean Sea course fee (Paid via Gateway Account) More Information Fall Windsurfing in the Mediterranean Sea course fee (Paid via Gateway Account)		319
Spring Windsurfing in the Mediterranean Sea course fee (Paid via Gateway Account) More Information Spring Windsurfing in the Mediterranean Sea course fee (Paid via Gateway Account)		319
Spring Spanish Cuisine (for ingredients and materials)(Paid via Gateway Account) More Information Spring Spanish Cuisine (for ingredients and materials)(Paid via Gateway Account)		264
Spring Optional Tour: Murcia and Alicante (PAID TO USAC CO) •Roundtrip transportation •Hotel with breakfast •Most meals •Entrances to different activities More Information Spring Optional Tour: Murcia and Alicante (PAID TO USAC CO)		475
Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+credits)- per semester (PAID TO USAC CO)		985
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $
Other Estimated Expenses
Airfare (Not included in program fee) 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 (Not included in program fee)		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 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 FBI background check and apostille More Information Visa FBI background check and apostille		to	!
Visa Related Expenses: (Shipping, notarization, passport photos, and possible travel to consulate/BLS)		to	!
Yearlong Student visa materials: (FBI background check, notarization and apostille & optional courier service, translation services, medical certification)		to	!
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: $			!

Residence Hall (Paid on-site) (includes utilities) is missing a value.
Meals (apartment) is missing a value.
Airfare (Not included in program fee) is missing a value.
Personal expenses is missing a value.
Textbooks and class supplies is missing a value.
Local transportation is missing a value.
Transportation to/from program site is missing a value.
Student visa fee & processing fees is missing a value.
Visa FBI background check and apostille is missing a value.
Visa Related Expenses: (Shipping, notarization, passport photos, and possible travel to consulate/BLS) is missing a value.
Yearlong Student visa materials: (FBI background check, notarization and apostille & optional courier service, translation services, medical certification) is missing a value.

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 = 0.878773 EUR Friday, April 25, 2025. 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

Valencia, Spain

Program fee

Housing (not included in program fees)

Meals (apartment)

Fall Optional Tour: Zaragoza (PAID TO USAC CO)

Fall Spanish Cuisine (for ingredients and materials)(Paid via Gateway Account)

Fall Windsurfing in the Mediterranean Sea course fee (Paid via Gateway Account)

Spring Windsurfing in the Mediterranean Sea course fee (Paid via Gateway Account)

Spring Spanish Cuisine (for ingredients and materials)(Paid via Gateway Account)

Spring Optional Tour: Murcia and Alicante (PAID TO USAC CO)

Airfare (Not included in program fee)

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa fee & processing fees

Visa FBI background check and apostille

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts