Cost
If accepted, in order to commit to the program you will be required to pay a nonrefundable deposit in the amount of $500 within seven days. This non-refundable deposit represents a set portion of the program fee. The balance of your program fee will be billed by the Office of Global Learning and due in full for winter programs by February 1.
You will directly pay additional costs either prior to arrival or on-site. These may include visa, round-trip airfare, meals, books, and other personal expenses.
Budget Breakdown
The Office of Global Learning provides the below estimated budget so you can understand the costs of your program and how they will be paid. The estimated budget indicates which study abroad costs are billable through Cornell or out of pocket.
Charges that you will pay directly to the Office of Global Learning but will not appear on your bursar bill:
- Program Fee Deposit: Non-refundable fee that goes towards housing and other program logistics, including excursions and activities.
Estimated additional costs paid directly by the student, such as:
- Below are estimated additional costs. Students should expect to pay for round trip airfare, some meals, and any items of a personal nature.
Estimated Budget
Costs Paid to the Office of Global Learning | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nonrefundable Program Deposit | $500 | |
| Remaining Program Fee | $1,300 | |
| Total Program Fee | $1,800 | |
| Estimated Additional Costs (payable on site or prior to departure) | ||
| Estimated Meals | $300 | |
| Estimated Intl Airfare (based on East Coast Departure) | $1000-1200 | |
| Personal Expenses | $50 | |
Total Cost of Participation (estimated): | $3,350 |
National Scholarships
This program is eligible for funding from a variety of sources. Pay close attention to eligibility criteria and deadlines as many applications are due well ahead of the experience. As well, funding decisions can take several weeks, and students should plan ahead to ensure they can still follow the payment schedule required by the program.
- Fund for Education Abroad – Funds available to U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. (Estimated Deadlines: Every September and January)
- Gilman Scholarship - Funds available to U.S. Citizens who are PELL grant recipients. Other eligibility and COVID travel restrictions may apply. Please visit Gilman site for complete information. (Estimated Deadlines: Every October and March)
- University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center Scholarship Database offers a useful search tool with a comprehensive listing.
Cornell and Individual Program Grants
- Program Funding – Limited funding is available though Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program, students should contact Luke Urbain for more information. Some eligibility requirements may be included. Additional information may be requested by the program.
- OADI Funding may offer travel funding for eligible undergraduate students.
- Find Cornell funding opportunities at experience.cornell.edu. From the homepage, click Opportunities at the top and then under Categories on the left side of the screen, click Fellowships and Funding. Then hit Search.
Financial Aid
As a spring break program, any financial aid for program fees beyond the course tuition should be discussed with Cornell’s Office of Financial Aid for more information.