Program Budget Sheets
CASA Santiago, Chile
Budget Sheet for Spring 2025
Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $45,835
Cost to remain at ×ÔοÊÓƵ: $47,540
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 ×ÔοÊÓƵ or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.
This program is estimated to cost $1,705 less than a semester on campus at ×ÔοÊÓƵ.Fees Paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University
Students pay ×ÔοÊÓƵ tuition for each term abroad (read more). Fees paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term. Any ×ÔοÊÓƵ 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 | $6,931 |
| Administrative Fee | $0 |
| Total Paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ | $39,435 |
|---|
Estimated Out of Pocket Costs
These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than ×ÔοÊÓƵ. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.
| Meals | $750 |
| Housing | $0 |
| Visa/Residence Permit | $650 |
| Books/Supplies | $400 |
| Local Transportation | $350 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,350 |
| Airfare | $1,900 |
| Total Paid Out of Pocket | $6,400 |
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Key Details
Included in fees paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University: CASA Santiago tuition fees are covered by your ×ÔοÊÓƵ tuition payment. The ×ÔοÊÓƵ program fee covers CASA Santiago's charges for housing and three meals per day. ×ÔοÊÓƵ's mandatory international health insurance is included in the program fee. ×ÔοÊÓƵ'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 ).
Please note the following regarding the estimated out-of-pocket costs listed above:
- The program fee includes 3 meals per day as part of the homestay.
- Students are expected to need to make an in-person appearance at a Chilean consulate in order to secure their travel visas. $500 for travel to the consulate has been included in the Visa estimate.
- Visa costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
- Some students may be required to make a personal appearance at a consulate in order to secure their travel visa, and should budget both time and money for that in the months before they depart.
- The estimate for personal expenses is based on the ×ÔοÊÓƵ 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 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.
- There may be predeparture costs associated with health checks, vaccination, prescriptions, etc. These costs will vary individually. Vaccinations that are required for entry into your host country or for participation on your program can be covered by financial aid.
CASA Santiago, Chile
Budget Sheet for Fall 2024
Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $45,935
Cost to remain at ×ÔοÊÓƵ: $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 ×ÔοÊÓƵ or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.
This program is estimated to cost $1,785 less than a semester on campus at ×ÔοÊÓƵ.Fees Paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University
Students pay ×ÔοÊÓƵ tuition for each term abroad (read more). Fees paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term. Any ×ÔοÊÓƵ 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 | $6,931 |
| Administrative Fee | $0 |
| Total Paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ | $39,435 |
|---|
Estimated Out of Pocket Costs
These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than ×ÔοÊÓƵ. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.
| Meals | $750 |
| Housing | $0 |
| Visa/Residence Permit | $650 |
| Books/Supplies | $400 |
| Local Transportation | $350 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,450 |
| Airfare | $1,900 |
| Total Paid Out of Pocket | $6,500 |
|---|
Key Details
Included in fees paid to ×ÔοÊÓƵ University: CASA Santiago tuition fees are covered by your ×ÔοÊÓƵ tuition payment. The ×ÔοÊÓƵ program fee covers CASA Santiago's charges for housing and three meals per day. ×ÔοÊÓƵ's mandatory international health insurance is included in the program fee. ×ÔοÊÓƵ'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 ).
Please note the following regarding the estimated out-of-pocket costs listed above:
- The program fee includes 3 meals per day as part of the homestay.
- Students are expected to need to make an in-person appearance at a Chilean consulate in order to secure their travel visas. $500 for travel to the consulate has been included in the Visa estimate.
- Visa costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
- Some students may be required to make a personal appearance at a consulate in order to secure their travel visa, and should budget both time and money for that in the months before they depart.
- The estimate for personal expenses is based on the ×ÔοÊÓƵ 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 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.
- There may be predeparture costs associated with health checks, vaccination, prescriptions, etc. These costs will vary individually. Vaccinations that are required for entry into your host country or for participation on your program can be covered by financial aid.