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Programs : Budget Sheet

The following listing represents the Academic Year Budget Sheet for American University in Cairo.
 

Academic Year Budget Sheet for American University in Cairo
Academic Year Budget Sheet for American University in Cairo
Budget Item Washington College students
Application Fee *   $200.00
Shuttle Bus (optional) *   $375.00
Health Insurance per month *   $36.00
Room On-Campus *   $1,629.00
Billable subtotal:  $2,240.00
Meals / Groceries   $1,540.00
Textbooks, photocopies, and supplies   $350.00
Passport   $145.00
ISIC Card (optional)   $25.00
Round-trip airfare   $1,800.00
Reported student expenditures   $2,000.00
Immigration - Visa/Permit of Stay   $25.00
Student Activities Fee/Membership   $50.00
Survival Arabic Pre-Semester Course   $350.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $6,285.00
Total: $8,525.00
Notes:
This document outlines the estimated costs of studying abroad for the fall 2023 semester. For current and up-to-date costs, please check your host institution’s website. Also stay updated with exchange rates as they fluctuate on a daily basis. XE.com is an on-line currency converter.

In addition to the costs listed above, all Washington College students studying abroad pay Washington College tuition to Washington College for the semester abroad. All scholarships, grants, and loans stay active while abroad through a Washington College exchange program.

Special Notes:
  • Meals:  Estimated $1,500 - $3,000; No meal plan; the university does have a cafeteria and on-campus restaurant
  • Health Insurance:  Should be included in tuition fees; https://cmi-insurance.com/clients/american-university.aspx
  • Immigration - Permit of Stay: The visa for Egypt is a student visa
  • Reported student expenditures:  Estimated $1,500 - $2,500; varies by student and usually includes airefare estimations.
This document will be updated with estimated costs when they become available, but are unlikely to change drastically.
* Billable item