The comprehensive fee for member school students is set at no more than the average semester’s fee (tuition, room, and board) at SITA member schools. All scholarships and financial aid are applicable. For academic year 2009-2010, member school students are requested to check with their study abroad office for the current program fee. Non-member school students are charged a comprehensive fee that is equivalent to an average of member school comprehensive fees. For academic year 2008-2009, this fee was calculated at $23,042 per semester. For academic year 2009-2010, please check with the SITA office for the updated program fee. Federal financial aid is applicable for non-member school students, but granting of institutional aid is subject to the discretion of that student’s home school.

The SITA program fee covers all program-related expenses during the period of enrollment. These items include but are not limited to:

• Tuition (16 course credits)
• International airfare
• Room and board
• Program-related travel
• All course materials
• Travel medical insurance
• Living stipend
• Student visa authorization fee

Students are expected to cover the expenses including but not limited to:

• Domestic travel to the common point of departure within the U.S.
• Passport and consular visa fees
• Pre-program medical expenses (medical exam, immunizations, prescriptions)
• Personal telephone, fax, email and postage
• Gifts for host family
• Any food or beverage items that are not a customary part of meals, or food outside of meals provided by the program
• Baggage or tuition insurance (optional)

A $500 deposit credited towards the student’s program fee must be received before participation in the program can be confirmed. The deposit is nonrefundable and may not be transferred to another term, unless the program is cancelled due to extenuating circumstances.

Payment of the balance of the program fee for member school students will be transferred directly from the member school to the SITA Program. Payment of the balance of the program fee is due from non-member school students no later than July 15th for fall semester, or December 15th for spring semester.