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The following listing represents the Spring Budget Sheet for IES Abroad Freiburg - Language & Area Studies.
 

Spring Budget Sheet for IES Abroad Freiburg - Language & Area Studies
Spring Budget Sheet for IES Abroad Freiburg - Language & Area Studies
Budget Item Internal
Tuition *   $17,238.00
Housing & Included Meals (if any) *   $4,340.00
Wofford Administrative Fee *   $3,271.20
Program Insurance *   $230.00
Billable subtotal:  $25,079.20
Airfare   $1,300.00
Local Transportation   $280.00
Educational Travel   $300.00
Independent Travel   $1,000.00
Visa & Consulate Visit (if applicable)   $89.00
Books & Supplies   $100.00
Personal   $2,200.00
Passport & Photos   $240.00
Cell Phone   $150.00
Meals (not included in fee)   $3,000.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $8,659.00
Total: $33,738.20
Notes:
Budget estimate based on Spring 2024 fees (Updated 10/30/2024)
Program dates: March 26 - June 15, 2024 (for IES courses only) or July 20, 2024 (for university courses)

1. Additional billable fees: There are additional fees for courses at the Sprachlehrinstitute ($175 per course).

2. Housing & Included Meals: No meals are included in the student apartment housing (see below for meal estimates).    

3. Airfare: Figure includes $85 for one-way transportation from airport to Freiburg.

4. Educational Travel: Optional IES field trip costs range from $240 - $480.

5. Visa: Fee includes on-site Residence Permit fee ($65, invoiced after arrival), Biometric photo fee ($16, invoiced after arrival), and ETIAS Visa fee (paid to Consulate).

6. Additional meals: The figure above is for those taking only IES courses. Students taking university courses should budget an additional $1,130  for a total of $4,130 for meal expenses.

7. Passport: The estimated cost above includes the $60 fee for expedited service. The U.S. State Department is currently experiencing delays in receiving passport applications with routine processing service estimated to take as long as 14 weeks. We, therefore, recommend that students send their application using USPS’ Priority Mail Express and request expedited service. Click here for more information on securing a passport.

Please note you may have additional expenses related to required or recommended immunizations. The Wofford College Office of International Programs urges you to consult our program materials, the Centers for Disease Control website, and your healthcare provider to assess such needs.

Your actual costs will vary from this estimate prepared by the Office of International Programs. Please compare this estimate to the information that you receive from your program and personalize it based on your chosen program options and personal plans. The Financial Aid Office utilizes this cost estimate when approving scholarships, grants and student loans for use when studying away from campus. All of the above expenses with the exception of independent travel and personal expenses may be used in configuring your financial aid package. Once you are admitted, you may contact the Financial Aid Office with questions regarding your financial aid package.

** Do not use the above dates for booking flights - use the dates and arrival instructions provided to you directly from your program.
* Billable item