Budget Sheet for Summer 2024

Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $1,700

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.

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 summer funding you have been awarded will be automatically applied to your account.

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.

Key Details

Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: This is a fellowship program, and Vanderbilt charges no tuition or program fee.

This is a summer Immersion Experience program. Vanderbilt does not issue any course credit and there is no tuition fee. Students will apply for the competitive fellowship with CIEE, and successful applicants to the program will have travel and most costs of participations covered by CIEE. Please note the following about the out-of-pocket costs listed above:

The award covers the full cost of travel, housing, program field trips, and participation in a four-week summer study abroad course taught by CIEE. Meals and recreational activities are not covered.

Visa/residence permit costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.

There may be predeparture costs associated with health checks, vaccination, prescriptions, etc. These costs will vary individually and are not estimated here.

In addition to the costs above, you should also maintain your health insurance coverage in your home country in case of medical emergency.