Study Abroad

Cost of the Program - 2012

Estimated 2012 Costs

Summer fees are: $3,120

This fee includes:

tuition and fees
housing placement
housing fees for apartments
partial housing fees for homestays
personalized pre-departure advising
immigration visa assistance
parental support and advisement
financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance
transcript assistance
student health insurance
airport pick-up for those on the group flight and tour
USAC mandatory orientation in Bilbao
ice-breaker social (Session I: beach volleyball and pizza; Session II: cliff hike)
24-hour emergency local staff support
program-organized field trips
local travel resources, tips, and suggestions

Estimated expenses not included in fees:

3-4 credit hours payable to IU Northwest (3 cr: $575 - 4 cr: $767)
airfare (approx. $1400-$1600)
housing deposit (homestay and apartment)—250 EUR/session
homestay surcharge for meals—$340/session
metro pass—36 EUR/session
personal expenses—150-260 EUR/session
textbooks—45-120 EUR/session
optional Madrid Tour/Field Study—$750
surfing lessons (15 hours; local surf shop), includes wetsuit and board—55 EUR
Financial Aid & Scholarships
- - - IU and IU Northwest scholarships are available to IU and IU Northwest students (contact Eva Mendieta)
    - Scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs
    - IES Need-based, Merit-based, Minority Scholarships and Disability Grants available. Visit IES Web site and select “Scholarships & Financial Aid” from Quick Links at left.
    - Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships
    - Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities
    - Students can apply for the General USAC Scholarship, as well as for the Basque one.
  - Payment Deadlines
- May 1, 2012 $800 position hold payment due. This applies to your program fee and is not an additional charge. This cannot be deferred with financial aid.
- June 1, 2012 Balance due. Last day to submit proof of accepted financial aid award letter.