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Program Fees AffordabilityWe strive to maintain our costs reasonable in order to provide affordable study abroad options within our network of programs. Despite our significant amounts of co-curricular travel, our program fees are often similar to programs that are based in one location. We recognized that affordability is a key concern for many HACU students.We place no limitations on and in fact encourage all HSAS students to apply for additional scholarships. Federal financial aid can typically be used to attend our programs. In the past, some of our students have been successful in receiving additional scholarship monies, particularly through the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship.
What is Included In Program Fees? Tuition Host Institution tuition for up to 12-15 credit-hours of accredited academic credit for semester programs and up to 6 credit hours for summer programs.University Facilities Full use of host institution computer, student, and athletic facilities. Generally speaking, you will have access to the services and facilities as local students.Guaranteed Housing Accommodation in comfortable 1, 2 or multi-bedroom apartments in host cities. Bedrooms are double-occupancy (2 students per bedroom). Your housing is guaranteed to be available and ready for you the day you arrive to start the program.Global Learning Semesters Program Directors English speaking local program staff on the ground in your host country to assist with orientation, day to day support and emergency services. Our program directors are critical to making your experience special.International Travel (multi-country programs) All of our group travel activities are included in your program fees.
Host Country Excursions Even our single-country programs have up to eight days of in-country travel and excursions
Use of Local Cell Phone Use of a local cell phone handset during the duration of the program.Local Orientation An extensive multi-day briefing on the local university, city and culture to ensure you are prepared to hit the ground running when classes start and are aware of important cultural and safety issues.Airport Transfers All airport transfers when traveling with the group.Insurance Insurance for overseas medical expenses, medical evacuation and repatriation. This insurance covers up to $100,000 of medical expenses, unlimited amount of medical evacuation expenses and up to $20,000 in repatriation expenses.Academic and Financial Aid Advising US-based phone and email support to assist you with credit transfer and financial aid processing.Pre-Departure Support Briefings, material and phone support from our experience team to ensure you are prepared for your study abroad experienceReentry Advice A "reverse orientation" designed to ease your transition back into your home institution and the United StatesCareer and Alumni Services Ongoing lifetime support for career opportunities and development related to international issues.What is not included in Program Fees? Generally, you are responsible for the following expenses:Meals Your meal expenses, except for breakfast when we are travelling.Airfare to host location Round-trip airfare from the United States to the host country.Personal Expenses Personal expenses such as entertainment, shopping or personal travel.Cellphone calls The cost of calls made on student cellphones |
