Budget Estimate for MSID Ecuador (download the previous year budget or check the Pre-Session 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.

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Program Fees*
(billed through student's U of M account)
 
Academic Year
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Pre-Session (click here)

Tuition & Fees (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students)
$11,834
$8,111
$8,111
  

Room & Board

$3,244
$2,003
$2,003
  

International Health Insurance
$272
$136
$136
  

TOTAL Program Fee (non U of M students)

$15,350
$10,250
$10,250

Discount for University of Minnesota and AESOP students

- $850
- $850
- $850

TOTAL Program Fee (U of M students)

$14,500
$9,400
$9,400

Estimated Additional Expenses
(not included in Program Fee)
 
Academic Year
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Pre-Session (click here)

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

Transportation
(round-trip airfare from MN)

$800
$800
$800
  

Texts / Materials

$340
$240
$240
  

Meals
$300
$150
$150
  

Maintain US Health Insurance (recommended)

$1,560
$780
$780
  

Estimated Daily Living Expenses

$1,200
$700
$700
  
Total Estimated Additional Expenses (not including spending money)
$5,400
$3,670
$3,670
  
Spending Money
(not included in financial aid eligibility calculation)
$1,200
$700
$700
  
TOTAL Estimated
Additional Expenses
$6,600
$4,370
$4,370
  

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.

Useful Budgeting and Financial Aid Links

 
Last modified on November 26, 2008