Programs : Budget Sheet
The following listing represents the Fall Budget Sheet for Incoming Exchange With RWTH Aachen University (COE).
Fall Budget Sheet for Incoming Exchange With RWTH Aachen University (COE)
| Budget Item | Undergrad (Out of State) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (billable) * | $3,500.00 | |||
| Food (billable) * | $2,000.00 | |||
| Billable subtotal: | $5,500.00 | |||
| Books and Supplies | $800.00 | |||
| Health Insurance (not billable) | $790.00 | |||
| Anticipated Personal Expenses | $2,000.00 | |||
| Visa and Mailing | $240.00 | |||
| Miscellaneous | $422.00 | |||
| Non-billable subtotal: | $4,252.00 | |||
| Total: | $9,752.00 | |||
| Notes: | ||||
PLEASE NOTE:
THESE AMOUNTS ARE ESTIMATES ONLY! These figures are based on an average cost for each item. Actual costs for housing and meals could be much higher or lower, depending on individual choices. Amounts should be similar for both undergraduates and graduate students.
Special Course Fees:
These amounts are not included in the budget above. You may have special course fees for some courses. You will be responsible for paying these special course fees personally. These can range from $25 to $250, on average. Information on special course fees can be found in the ISU course catalog.
Visa costs includes $140 visa and $100 SEVIS fee. Not all students will have these fees.
2014/15 ISU Insurance Rates
Miscellaneous includes:
ISU Application fee - $40
Transportation from Des Moines to Ames via Executive Express - $32
Temporary housing - $55 per night (varies depending on type of room & number of nights)
Early Move in Fee - $75 (depends on dorm)
[from the International Students and Scholars Website]
Incidentals may include:
Fan
Backpack
School Supplies
Umbrella
Bedding (extra-long twin sheets)
Towels
Bicycle, if desired, with lock
Clothing Hangars
Laundry supplies & laundry money
Coax cable for television
Toiletries
Clothing for both cold and warm weather
[from the 2012 ISU Orientation Manual]
THESE AMOUNTS ARE ESTIMATES ONLY! These figures are based on an average cost for each item. Actual costs for housing and meals could be much higher or lower, depending on individual choices. Amounts should be similar for both undergraduates and graduate students.
Special Course Fees:
These amounts are not included in the budget above. You may have special course fees for some courses. You will be responsible for paying these special course fees personally. These can range from $25 to $250, on average. Information on special course fees can be found in the ISU course catalog.
Visa costs includes $140 visa and $100 SEVIS fee. Not all students will have these fees.
2014/15 ISU Insurance Rates
Miscellaneous includes:
ISU Application fee - $40
Transportation from Des Moines to Ames via Executive Express - $32
Temporary housing - $55 per night (varies depending on type of room & number of nights)
Early Move in Fee - $75 (depends on dorm)
[from the International Students and Scholars Website]
Incidentals may include:
Fan
Backpack
School Supplies
Umbrella
Bedding (extra-long twin sheets)
Towels
Bicycle, if desired, with lock
Clothing Hangars
Laundry supplies & laundry money
Coax cable for television
Toiletries
Clothing for both cold and warm weather
[from the 2012 ISU Orientation Manual]
| * Billable item |