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The following listing represents the Summer Budget Sheet for CEA French Alps: Grenoble, France - Intensive French Language.
 

Summer Budget Sheet for CEA French Alps: Grenoble, France - Intensive French Language
Summer Budget Sheet for CEA French Alps: Grenoble, France - Intensive French Language
Budget Item Undergrad (In State) Undergrad (Out of State)
Host Institution Tuition and Fees *   $4,795.00 $4,795.00
Billable subtotal:  $4,795.00 $4,795.00
Books and Supplies   $50.00 $50.00
Food   $500.00 $500.00
Anticipated Personal Expenses   $500.00 $500.00
Passport and Mailing   $165.00 $165.00
Airfare   $1,700.00 $1,700.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $2,915.00 $2,915.00
Total: $7,710.00 $7,710.00
Notes:
This summer 2018 budget is an estimate only. Actual amounts will vary by student.
For more information on this program or budget, please contact Monica Ernberger, ISU Study Abroad Center, mernberg@iastate.edu

OVERVIEW
Location: French Alps: Grenoble
Dates:5/30/18 - 6/30/18
Price:$4,795
Estimated Credits:5

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we’ve included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover “reasonable” costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Cost DESCRIPTION (LOW-COST - HIGH-COST)
Program Fee 
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs. $4,795 
CEA Secure 
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date $0 - $275
International Airfare & Transfers 
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel. $1,000 - $1,600
Books, Materials and Supplies 
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student. $14 - $98
Meals $280 - $630
With Meal Plan - Without Meal Plan
Includes the expected cost for meals in a housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants.
Personal Expenses 
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation and personal necessities.  This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student. $210 - $490
Travel Expenses 
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student. $70 - $560


Sample Calendar
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite. Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

DATE EVENT
May 30 Arrival/Program Begins: Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.
May 31 - June 01 Orientation: Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.
June 02 Excursion: CEA Excursion. Exact dates and destination to be determined.
June 04 Placement Exam: Placement Exam for the Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) Centre Universitaire d' Etudes Françaises (CUEF) will be held on this day.
June 05 Classes Begin: Classes begin at UGA- CUEF on this day.
June 16 Excursion: CEA Excursion. Exact date and destination to be determined.
June 29 Classes End: This is the last day of classes at UGA-CUEF.
June 30 Program Ends/Move-Out: Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.
* Billable item