Budget Estimate for MSID Kenya (download the previous year budget)

This program offers a special discount for U of M students.

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)
 
Academic Year
Fall 2008
Spring 2009

Tuition & Fees (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students)
$10,634
$7,736
$7,736

Room & Board
$2,844
$1,878
$1,878

International Health Insurance
$272
$136
$136

TOTAL Program Fee (non U of M students)

$13,750
$9,750
$9,750

Discount for University of Minnesota and AESOP students

- $850
- $850
- $850

TOTAL Program Fee (U of M students)

$12,900
$8,900
$8,900

Estimated Additional Expenses
(not included in Program Fee)
 
Academic Year
Fall 2008
Spring 2009

Passport/Visa/Photos, Immunizations and Prophylactic Medicines
$1,200
$1,000
$1,000

Transportation
(round-trip airfare from MN)

$1,800
$1,800
$1,800

Texts / Materials

$340
$240
$240

Meals (not included in the program fee)

$250
$125
$125

Maintain US Health Insurance (recommended)

$1,560
$780
$780

Estimated Daily Living Expenses

$1,000
$600
$600
TOTAL Estimated Additional Expenses (without spending money)
$6,150
$4,545
$4,545
Spending Money
(not included in financial aid eligibility calculation)
$1,200
$700
$700
TOTAL Estimated
Additional Expenses
$7,350
$5,245
$5,245

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 26, 2008