Program Budget Sheets
CIEE Toulouse: Business and Culture
Budget Sheet for Fall 2024
Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $43,407
Cost to remain at Vanderbilt: $47,720
The estimated total cost includes all aspects of the study abroad experience. Tuition, housing, meals, airfare, visa fees, books/supplies, local transportation, and personal expenses are included in this estimate. These fees may be paid to Vanderbilt or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.
This program is estimated to cost $4,313 less than a semester on campus at Vanderbilt.Fees Paid to Vanderbilt University
Students pay Vanderbilt tuition for each term abroad (read more). Fees paid to Vanderbilt University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term. Any Vanderbilt financial aid you normally receive will be automatically applied to your account, as it is when you are on campus (except for work study, which cannot be used abroad).
| Tuition | $32,504 |
| Program Fee | $5,543 |
| Administrative Fee | 0 |
| Total Paid to Vanderbilt | $38,047 |
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Estimated Out of Pocket Costs
These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than Vanderbilt. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.
| Meals | $800 |
| Housing | $- |
| Visa/Residence Permit | $750 |
| Books/Supplies | $100 |
| Local Transportation | $60 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,750 |
| Airfare | $900 |
| Total Paid Out of Pocket | $5,360 |
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Key Details
Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: CIEE educational costs are covered by your Vanderbilt tuition payment. The Vanderbilt program fee covers CIEE's charges for housing and two meals per day, CIEE health insurance, and CIEE participation confirmation & application fees. Vanderbilt's mandatory international health insurance is included in the program fee. Vanderbilt's Program Fee is subject to change and will always reflect the actual amount charged to us by our partners. This may result in additional credits or charges to your student account after the amount shown is billed. Please see the partner's currently published fees to check on the fees charged by the partner (start here).
Please note the following regarding the estimated out-of-pocket costs listed above:
- Students who attend CIEE programs for the full academic year are expected to move out of CIEE housing during the break between the fall and spring semesters. Be sure to consider any potential costs you might incur because of this! Contact CIEE with questions. Students who opt into CIEE Select or Select Plus housing will be billed directly by CIEE for the additional housing charges.
- The cost of Vanderbilt's mandatory health insurance coverage (GeoBlue) is included in the Program Fee paid to Vanderbilt. This cost is based on the length of the program and accounts for $249 of the listed Program Fee.
- The estimate for the visa includes the costs of a visa and mailing fees plus $500 travel to make an appearance in person at a French visa center.
- Visa costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
- The estimate for personal expenses is based on the Vanderbilt campus Student Service Fees and Personal Costs estimates, with adjustments based on local cost of living, length of program, and exchange rates. This amount is expected to allow for entertainment and participation in cultural activities, but does not include extensive personal travel. Also included in Study Abroad's personal expenses estimate is VU's standard estimate for maintaining health insurance in your home country in case of medical emergency.
- Sites like numbeo.com can be useful for getting a sense of what common items and services cost in cities around the globe.
- Airfare costs are highly variable and influenced by a number of factors, so we recommend making your own estimates based on your personal travel plans.
CIEE Toulouse: Business and Culture
Budget Sheet for Spring 2024
Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $41,784
Cost to remain at Vanderbilt: $44,795
The estimated total cost includes all aspects of the study abroad experience. Tuition, housing, meals, airfare, visa fees, books/supplies, local transportation, and personal expenses are included in this estimate. These fees may be paid to Vanderbilt or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.
This program is estimated to cost $3,011 less than a semester on campus at Vanderbilt.Fees Paid to Vanderbilt University
Students pay Vanderbilt tuition for each term abroad (read more). Fees paid to Vanderbilt University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term. Any Vanderbilt financial aid you normally receive will be automatically applied to your account, as it is when you are on campus (except for work study, which cannot be used abroad).
| Tuition | $30,809 |
| Program Fee | $5,595 |
| Administrative Fee | $0 |
| Total Paid to Vanderbilt | $36,404 |
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Estimated Out of Pocket Costs
These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than Vanderbilt. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.
| Meals | $1,000 |
| Housing | $0 |
| Visa/Residence Permit | $750 |
| Books/Supplies | $100 |
| Local Transportation | $60 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,270 |
| Airfare | $1,200 |
| Total Paid Out of Pocket | $5,380 |
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Key Details
Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: CIEE educational costs are covered by your Vanderbilt tuition payment. The Vanderbilt program fee covers CIEE's charges for housing and two meals per day, CIEE health insurance, and CIEE participation confirmation & application fees. Vanderbilt's mandatory international health insurance is included in the program fee. Vanderbilt's Program Fee is subject to change and will always reflect the actual amount charged to us by our partners. This may result in additional credits or charges to your student account after the amount shown is billed. Please see the partner's currently published fees to check on the fees charged by the partner (start here).
Please note the following regarding the estimated out-of-pocket costs listed above:
- Students who attend CIEE programs for the full academic year are expected to move out of CIEE housing during the break between the fall and spring semesters. Be sure to consider any potential costs you might incur because of this! Contact CIEE with questions. Students who opt into CIEE Select or Select Plus housing will be billed directly by CIEE for the additional housing charges.
- The cost of Vanderbilt's mandatory health insurance coverage (GeoBlue) is included in the Program Fee paid to Vanderbilt. This cost is based on the length of the program and accounts for $301 of the listed Program Fee.
- The estimate for the visa includes the costs of a visa and mailing fees plus $500 travel to make an appearance in person at a French visa center.
- Visa costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
- The estimate for personal expenses is based on the Vanderbilt campus Student Service Fees and Personal Costs estimates, with adjustments based on local cost of living, length of program, and exchange rates. This amount is expected to allow for entertainment and participation in cultural activities, but does not include extensive personal travel. Also included in GEO's personal expenses estimate is VU's standard estimate for maintaining health insurance in your home country in case of medical emergency.
- Sites like numbeo.com can be useful for getting a sense of what common items and services cost in cities around the globe.
- Airfare costs are highly variable and influenced by a number of factors, so we recommend making your own estimates based on your personal travel plans.