Budget Sheet

Valencia, Spain

2026 Spring: Jan 12, 2026 to May 14, 2026

Courses Begin: Jan 14, 2026

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Item	Cost (EUR)	Cost (USD)	Selected (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		13,280
Housing (not included in program fees) Housing (not included in program fees) More Information
Shared Apartment (Paid in 3 installments on-site)	2,200	2,497
Residence Hall (Paid in monthly installments on-site)	to	to	!
Homestay (paid directly to USAC)		4,624
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $			!
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit		450
Meals (apartment and residence hall) This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle. Meals (apartment and residence hall)	to	to
Utilities (up to 40 Euros per month is included in housing fee; student will be responsible for any overage costs)
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Optional Tour: Murcia and Alicante (Paid to USAC CO) •Roundtrip transportation •Hotel with breakfast •Most meals •Entrances to different activities More Information Optional Tour: Murcia and Alicante (Paid to USAC CO)		475
Spanish Cuisine (for ingredients and materials)(Paid via Gateway Account) More Information Spanish Cuisine (for ingredients and materials)(Paid via Gateway Account)		264
Windsurfing in the Mediterranean Sea course fee (Paid via Gateway Account) More Information Windsurfing in the Mediterranean Sea course fee (Paid via Gateway Account)		319
Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) (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
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 Related Expenses: (Shipping, notarization, passport photos, and possible travel to consulate/BLS)		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 in monthly installments on-site) is missing a value.
Airfare (Not included in program fee) is missing a value.
Personal expenses 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 Related Expenses: (Shipping, notarization, passport photos, and possible travel to consulate/BLS) 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 = 0.881029 EUR Monday, April 14, 2025. 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

Valencia, Spain

Program fee

Housing (not included in program fees)

Meals (apartment and residence hall)

Optional Tour: Murcia and Alicante (Paid to USAC CO)

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

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

Airfare (Not included in program fee)

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa fee & processing fees

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts