How Much Does It Cost To Study Abroad

The College Investor Audio Show · Aug 23, 2018 · 7m

A semester abroad can look affordable on a brochure. Then the extras show up. Program fees often cover tuition and sometimes housing, yet families quickly face spending that is not obvious at sign-up: passport and visa applications, required health insurance, residence permits, course materials, local transit, foreign transaction fees, and the cost of a last-minute flight home if plans change.

Typical budgets vary widely by destination and program model. Third-party providers that arrange housing and logistics often quote total semester prices between about $15,000 and $22,000, depending on…