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France: Costs

Economically, IP is the most affordable study abroad program available to CSU students. Why stay home when you can earn CSU credit overseas for about the same amount of money? We have provided you with a cost comparison below. The figures shown under "Estimated Costs" are projection based on the experience of the 2011-12 IP participants.

The figures listed represent a comprehensive budget for an entire academic year (roundtrip airfare, housing, meals, books, monthly personal expenses, CSU resident fees, etc.). These estimates are useful for planning purposes, but are subject to change due to currency exchange rate fluctuations and inflation. Participants receive an updated statement of costs upon their acceptance into the program. Graduate/post baccalaureate and nonresident students must pay additional fees.

Area of Costs	Estimated Costs
Costs: Aix-en-Provence
Tuition Fee (covers participation in program)*	$7,557
Study Abroad Fee*	$750
Insurance*	$170
Departure Processing*	$70
Group Activities*	$500
Roundtrip Transportation	$1,950
Room, Board and Utilities	$13,680
Other	$250
Personal Expenses (includes such items as books, clothing, entertainment, host university health insurance, postage, public transportation, and incidentals)	$3,000
Total Cost Estimate	$27,927
Costs: Paris
Area of Costs	Estimated Costs
Tuition Fee (covers participation in program)*	$7,557
Study Abroad Fee*	$750
Insurance*	$170
Departure Processing*	$70
Group Activities*	$300
Roundtrip Transportation	$1,950
Room, Board and Utilities	$12,550
Other	$550
Personal Expenses (includes such items as books, clothing, entertainment, host university health insurance, postage, public transportation, and incidentals)	$3,000
Total Cost Estimate	$26,897

All starred (*) items in the list above are prepaid to the Office of International Programs. Payment due on May 1.

Area of Costs	Estimated Costs
Student Costs: CSU Average
Total Fees	$6,494
Books and Supplies	$1,652
Food and Housing	$11,379
Transportation	$1,290
Personal Expenses	$2,751
Total Cost Estimate	$23,566

Note: This total does not include vacation travel because students' expenditures in this area vary too widely. For example, past students have spent between $200 and $2000.

*The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular program has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by The Board of Trustees.