In economically difficult times it is important to remember that studying abroad does not have to be more expensive than staying on campus. While some programs in large European metropolitan areas may cost more than a semester in Chestnut Hill, expenditures for many other programs are less than at BC.
Semester & Academic Year Programs
BC programs and approved external programs have different cost structures. OIP has prepared an estimated student budget for BC Programs.
|
COST |
BC PROGRAM |
EXTERNAL PROGRAM |
| Tuition | BC tuition | varies by program; consult program provider |
| Financial Aid | state, federal, and BC financial aid fully transferable | only state and federal financial aid can be applied; BC financial aid does not transfer |
| Administrative Fee | included | $1,000 |
| Health Insurance | HTH Worldwide Insurance Services, $150 per semester |
same (can be waived if program includes comparable benefits and coverage) |
| Housing | varies by program | consult program provider |
| Airfare | varies by program | consult program provider |
| Books | varies by program | consult program provider |
| Meals | varies by program | consult program provider |
| Other Expenses | varies by program | consult program provider |
Summer Programs
BC summer courses have a different cost structure. Students are billed BC summer tuition, program fee, HTH Worldwide fee, and registration fee. For more information, please click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I am going on a BC program. What will my bill look like?
A: BC program participants are billed BC tuition and can be considered for BC, federal, and state financial aid. For some programs, housing costs are put on the BC bill. Participants are responsible for handling all other expenses.
Q: I am going on an external program. What will my bill look like?
A: External program participants pay tuition and fees directly to the external provider. Consult the program for costs. You remain eligible for federal and state financial aid only. An ‘External Program Fee’ is placed on your BC bill to cover all BC services provided. If you receive financial aid, complete a “Consortium Agreement” (available at Student Services) and submit it to the financial aid office of your external program, that should send it back to the address on the form.
Q: What do I do if I am expecting a refund?
A: If you expect a refund from a financial aid package, submit a Refund Request through Agora. BC will not automatically forward aid funds to external programs. Refunds cannot be requested before funds arrive at BC, and no earlier than the start of the BC term for which you are abroad.
Q: Is HTH mandatory?
A: All students are charged an HTH insurance fee for each semester they are abroad. Check with your advisor if you are going on an external program that already provides similar coverage and benefits.
Q: What should I do if I have four years of housing?
A: Students with four years of BC housing should complete a “Leave of Absence Form” for their time abroad. This form can be completed on Agora (see "My ResLife Forms").
