Office of Global Education

Dickinson College

Student Budget Sheet: Fall 2009

Dickinson College Partner Program

IES – Buenos Aires, Argentina

Semester

Program Fee: /

$ 24,930

Program fee includes:
  • Tuition and fees
  • Room (host family or resident hall)
  • Board (10 meals per week with host family or residence hall); $900 allowance for all other meals[1]
  • Local transportation ($500 allowance)1
  • Required cell phone ($75 allowance)1
  • Optional program excursions ($500 allowance)1
  • Emergency Medical Insurance (see orientation handbook appendix for more information)
  • Pre-departure and on-site orientation
  • Orientation handbook

Estimated costs (both required& optional) [2] not included in
Program Fee (in U.S. dollars): /

Semester

REQUIRED costs not included in Program Fee:
Required primary health and accident insurance purchased in the U.S[3] that will cover students overseas / $ 1,100
International airfare (roundtrip from an east coast airport) / 1,800
Airport tax (required when leaving Buenos Aires and returning to the U.S.) / 20
Visa fees (for U.S. citizens)[4] / 95
Books, materials and copyright permission fees / 200
Sub-total of Required Expenses (This total will vary on an individual basis.) / $3,215
OPTIONAL costs not included in Program Fee:
Cell phone usage (est. $15 per month) / $ 60
Out of pocket costs for prescription drugs (Be prepared to pay cash and submit receipts to your U.S. insurer.) / Varies
Personal expenses including laundry, independent travel, entertainment, and meals during vacation periods / 2,200
TOTAL: PROGRAM FEE + ESTIMATED REQUIRED and OPTIONAL COSTS / $30,405

[1]These allowances (for local transportation, a required cell phone, and additional field trips) will be deducted from the Dickinson’s comprehensive fee when student accounts posts the student’s bill.

[2] The list of estimated costs is intended as a rough guide for planning and is not all-inclusive. Actual costs will vary depending on many factors that are determined by individual circumstances and choices. The Total Fee assumes all listed estimated costs in the grid apply.

[3] Estimates reflect the cost of the Dickinson College Student Health Plan 2009-10, which covers students overseas and for the duration of their stay. For further insurance guidance, see the Health Insurance section of the Partner and Non-Dickinson Programs 2009-10 Handbook.

[4] The cost for a visa varies on an individual basis depending on your nationality. The listed visa cost is estimated for a U.S. citizen. The fee may increase depending on if you have to travel in person to the consulate or mail materials for your application.