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The following listing represents the Spring Budget Sheet for IES Abroad Madrid – Engineering, Math & Science.
 

Spring Budget Sheet for IES Abroad Madrid – Engineering, Math & Science
Spring Budget Sheet for IES Abroad Madrid – Engineering, Math & Science
Budget Item Internal
Tuition *   $15,440.00
Housing & Included Meals (if any) *   $3,800.00
Wofford Administrative Fee *   $2,920.50
Program Insurance *   $230.00
Billable subtotal:  $22,390.50
Airfare   $1,200.00
Local Transportation   $260.00
Educational Travel   $150.00
Independent Travel   $1,000.00
Visa & Consulate Visit (if applicable)   $335.00
Books & Supplies   $310.00
Personal   $2,000.00
Passport & Photos   $150.00
Cell Phone   $150.00
Meals (not included in fee)   $1,410.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $6,965.00
Total: $29,355.50
Notes:
Budget estimate based on Spring 2019 fees (Updated 10/11/2018)
For program dates: January 17 - late May/early June, 2019**; see IES pre-departure materials for final departure dates

1. Housing & Included Meals: Housing costs varies by housing type. The figure above is for those staying in Homestays or Student Apartments. Students in Homestays with kitchen privileges receive a credit  - $580 from the above Housing fee, since no meals are provided.  Those staying in a Residence Hall are billed an additional $2,500 housing and administrative fees. See below for differences in meal costs.  

2.  Visa fees: include consular fees ($160), Wofford visa processing fee ($150), and return Express mail ($25).

3. Additional Meals: The out-of-pocket cost of additional meals varies by housing type. The figure above is for those staying in a Homestay. Those staying in a Student Apartment or in a Homestay with Kitchen Privileges should budget for a total of $2,400 or $2,200 respectively for estimated meal costs, since no meals are included for either.  Those staying in a Residence Hall or Colegio Mayor should budget $200 for meal costs, since 20 meals/week are provided.
 

Please note you may have additional expenses related to required or recommended immunizations. The Wofford College Office of International Programs urges you to consult your 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