How much does an international field experience cost?

With the possible exception of up to $1200 reimbursement for travel expenses, living expenses and the cost of all field placement activities are the responsibility of the student and should be considered in financial planning.  Other funding sources have been identified by the USF Study Abroad Office. They can be found at: http://web.usf.edu/iac/studyabroad/announcements.htm and http://web.usf.edu/iac/studyabroad/financial-color.htm.

Tuition Cost

In-state per credit hour: $237.52
Out-of-state per credit hour: $888.93

Air Travel Expense

Up to $1200 may be reimbursed by the College depending on availability of funds

Passport
Visa
Departure Tax

$97 first time applicants; $67 for renewal
Cost varies. (Not all countries require a visa.)
Under $50

Health and Evacuation Insurance
Cultural Insurance Services, Inc.(CISI)
USF International Student ID Card
List choices

$31/mo. For age 25 and under.  

 

Available through the Student Travel Agency (STA) in the Marshall Center

Lodging and Meals
(costs depend on country)

Lodging: varies from $7 - $20/day
Meals: $2.- $15/day

Immunization
Anti-malarial

$ 0 to $500
Approximately $50

*These costs are approximate


What If I Don't Have the Money?

When most students are considering an international field placement they do not have the money to pay for their full costs. The amount varies considerably with each international field placement.

Your main expense in most cases will be airfare. Once you are there you can keep your daily living expenses to a minimum. Room and/or board may be provided by the host agency or offered at minimal cost. Occasionally stipends are provided. A low-cost international field experience combined with a small scholarship from the UniversBEXMEMity or other organizations can considerably defray your expenses. Remember, if all your fundraising avenues don't pan out and you have to use your own funds or get a personal loan--consider it an investment in your career.

The list below features campus and outside funding sources and will give you an idea of what’s available.

http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3gradinf.htm

Grants for Individuals: Graduate Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans

http://www.cie.uci.edu/prospective/finaid.shtml

UCI Center for Education and Loans

http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsflasf/index.html

Foreign Language
& Area Studies (FLAS)

http://www.studyabroadloans.com/us-grad-students.php

Study Abroad Loans

http://web.usf.edu/iac/studyabroad/funding.html

USF Scholarships
for Study Abroad

http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html

Study
Abroad Scholarships

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