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Budget Estimate for American University Cairo (AUC)
This estimate is used to calculate eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. The Learning Abroad Center reserves the right to adjust program fees at any time.
| Program Fees* (billed through student's U of M account) |
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Academic Year 08/09 |
Fall 2008 |
Summer 2009 |
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Tuition & Fees (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students) |
$20,140 (Standard) $19,965 (ALI) |
$10,700 (Standard) $10,525 (ALI) |
$10,700 (Standard) $10,525 (ALI) |
$5,111 |
Room & Board (based on double occupancy) |
$3,660 |
$1,830 |
$750 |
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International Health Insurance |
$360 |
$180 |
$180 |
$72 |
TOTAL Program Fee |
$24,160 (Standard) $23,985 (ALI) |
$12,710 (Standard) $12,535 (ALI) |
$12,710 (Standard) $12,535 (ALI) |
$5,933 |
Estimated Additional Expenses |
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Academic Year 08/09 |
Fall 2008 |
Summer 2009 |
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Passport (plus cost of photos) |
$110 |
$110 |
$110 |
$110 |
| Tourist & Student Visa | $27 |
$27 |
$27 |
$27 |
Transportation |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
Texts / Materials |
$715 |
$365 |
$365 |
$100 |
Meals |
$6,000 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
$1,200 |
Housing Deposit (refundable) |
$325 |
$325 |
$325 |
$325 |
Reservation Fee (refundable) |
$250 |
$250 |
$250 |
$250 |
Maintain US Health Insurance (recommended) |
$1,600 |
$800 |
$800 |
n.a. |
Estimated Daily Living Expenses |
$2,500 |
$1,250 |
$1,250 |
$500 |
Tuition and Fees for Survival Arabic Course (optional) |
$200 |
$200 |
$200 |
n.a. |
| TOTAL Estimated Additional Expenses (without spending money) |
$13,727 |
$8,327 |
$8,327 |
$4,512 |
Spending Money (not included in financial aid eligibility calculation) |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
| TOTAL Estimated Additional Expenses |
$15,727 |
$9,327 |
$9,327 |
$5,262 |
Use this estimate to help plan and prepare for the program. It is not an official financial document. All amounts listed are estimates and subject to change depending on international economic factors, past participant reports, and on-site staff reports. Student expenditures in-country depend greatly on personal spending habits, post- or during-program travel, and available funds. Estimated Additional Expenses indicate average spending and do not include estimated spending amounts on personal travel.
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Last modified on November 21, 2008 |