Budget Sheet

Montevideo, Uruguay

2025-26 Yearlong: Aug 23, 2025 to May 16, 2026

Courses Begin: Aug 25, 2025; Jan 26, 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 (UYU)	Cost (USD)	Selected (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee (Includes $1,400 yearlong discount) More Information Program fee (Includes $1,400 yearlong discount)		12,960
Housing Housing Both the homestay fee and the apartment fee include utilities. More Information
Homestay (includes breakfast and dinner)		4,851
Homestay (includes breakfast and dinner and winter break)		5,458
Residence Apartment (paid on site in USD in monthly installments)		5,200
Residence Apartment (paid on site in USD in monthly installments, includes winter break)		5,850
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Housing deposit
Refundable Residence Apartment Housing Deposit (paid on site in USD)		650
Refundable Homestay Housing Deposit (paid to USAC)		250
Meals Meals This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle.
Residence Apartment - all meals	to	to
Homestay - lunches	to	to	!
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $			!
Optional Courses and Tours
Fall Latin American Cuisine course More Information Fall Latin American Cuisine course		200
Spring Latin American Cuisine course More Information Spring Latin American Cuisine course		200
Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) (per semester)		985
Fall Viticulture Field Study More Information Fall Viticulture Field Study		200
Fall Buenos Aires Tour This amount includes: boat and ground transportation; lodging; breakfast daily and two lunches; guided tours; entrance fees. More Information Fall Buenos Aires Tour		250
Fall Iguaçu Falls Tour This amount includes: transport via bus, boat, and airplane; lodging; breakfast daily, one lunch, and two dinners; guided tours; entrance fees. More Information Fall Iguaçu Falls Tour		600
Spring Viticulture Field Study More Information Spring Viticulture Field Study		200
Spring Buenos Aires Tour This amount includes: boat and ground transportation; lodging; breakfast daily and two lunches; guided tours; entrance fees. More Information Spring Buenos Aires Tour		250
Spring Patagonia Tour This amount includes: transportation via bus, boat, and airplane; lodging; breakfast daily, one lunch, and two dinners; guided tour; entrance fees. More Information Spring Patagonia Tour		600
Fall Dance class More Information Fall Dance class		75
Spring Dance class More Information Spring Dance class		75
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $
Other Estimated Expenses
Airfare Airfare 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.
Group Flight		to	!
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	12,570	298
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 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	1,562	37
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: $			!

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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 = 42.138318 UYU Monday, April 7, 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

Montevideo, Uruguay

Program fee (Includes $1,400 yearlong discount)

Housing

Meals

Fall Latin American Cuisine course

Spring Latin American Cuisine course

Fall Viticulture Field Study

Fall Buenos Aires Tour

Fall Iguaçu Falls Tour

Spring Viticulture Field Study

Spring Buenos Aires Tour

Spring Patagonia Tour

Fall Dance class

Spring Dance class

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts