This document outlines the estimated costs of studying abroad for one semester during the 2017-2018 academic year.   Students who will be studying on this program for the entire academic year should double relevant costs listed above (example: meals). For students studying abroad for two consecutive semesters compromising a full academic year, the Off Campus Study Fee is only assessed one time. 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:

• Off-Campus Study Fee: $200 of this fee is paid as the deposit to study abroad.  The remainder will be billed to the Washington College student account for the semester abroad.
• Housing / Meals: This includes a room and 15 meals per week.  The cost can range from $4,335 - $6,113.
• Housing: This is for an apartment or room with no meals included.  The cost can range from $2,748 - $4,854.
• Meals:  Groceries for self-catered residence hall (Please note: on-campus meals are only available to those in catered residence halls.)
• Immigration - Visa/Permit of Stay: Students will obtain a Tier 4 Visa, which is required of students staying over 6 months who are interning or working.
• General Council Fee: This is a one-time fee contributing to official letters, academic documents, HEAR certificates, etc.

This document will be updated with 2018-2019 estimated costs when they become available, but are unlikely to change drastically.