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Programs : Budget Sheet

The following listing represents the Fall Budget Sheet for Florence: Florence University of the Arts.
 

Fall Budget Sheet for Florence: Florence University of the Arts
Fall Budget Sheet for Florence: Florence University of the Arts
Budget Item In-State Student Out-of-State Student
Penn State Tuition for Semester * $10,823.00 $21,640.00
Education Abroad Program Fee *   $350.00 $350.00
Education Abroad Administrative Fee for Semester *   $250.00 $250.00
Billable subtotal:  $11,423.00 $22,240.00
Estimated Round Trip Airfare   $1,700.00 $1,700.00
Student Visa   $100.00 $100.00
Meals   $2,500.00 $2,500.00
Books and Supplies   $500.00 $500.00
Additional Personal Expenses   $3,000.00 $3,000.00
Residence permit (obtain in country)   $200.00 $200.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $8,000.00 $8,000.00
Total: $19,423.00 $30,240.00
Notes:

Tuition and Program Fee

As institutions around the world determine program costs at different times, it is difficult for Education Abroad to provide actual cost information until shortly before the beginning of a program. You are encouraged to consult this document on a regular basis as it is frequently updated with the most current cost and billing information available.

Students are assessed the standard University Park Penn State Tuition and Technology Fee, an Education Abroad Administrative Fee, and an Education Abroad Program Fee.

The Education Abroad Program Fee includes:

  • Arrival orientation
  • Housing and utilities (apartment)
  • Academic program
  • Access to institute facilities and educational resources
  • On-site student service assistance
  • Emergency assistance services
  • Cultural activities
  • Supplemental administrative and academic costs billed to Penn State
This budget is based off of students enrolling in up to 15-credits at FUA and living in an apartment in shared rooms. Students opting to enroll in a different credit amount or to live in an alternate FUA sponsored housing option will have different costs impacting the overall program fee. If you choose to live in a homestay, there will be a higher program fee associated with that housing choice because you will receive approximately 14 meals per week with your host family.  Cost for homestay is approximately $3000 more than apartment-style living. Similarly, there is an additional program fee associated with electing a single room in an apartment.

Some courses have additional course fees that must be paid directly to Florence University of the Arts. You can find course fees in the FUA portal and please note that they use a comma instead of a decimal: ex 140,00 Euro means 140 Euro.
 

Student Visa and Residence Permit Cost

The visa processing fee is approximately $56 and is updated by consulates every two months to adjust for inflation and exchange rate. Students should anticipate paying an additional $195 for the Permesso di Siorggiorno (Residence Permit) upon arrival in Italy. Students using a visa processor may be subject to additional processing fees.

The actual cost of the visa will vary depending on the type of visa required and the student’s country of citizenship. The Consulate General of the host country reserves the right to change their visa fees without prior notice. For exact pricing, students should contact the nearest Italian Embassy or Consulate.

Program Withdraw/Refund Policy

Regardless of the reason and effective date of withdrawal, it is the responsibility of students to immediately notify Education Abroad in writing and to understand the implications of their withdrawal actions. 

  • The Education Abroad Administrative fee will be assessed to students' bursar bill regardless of the reason and effective date of withdrawal.

  • In certain cases, partial program expenses may be refundable but only to extent that Education Abroad can recover expenses incurred on behalf of the student. Any adjustment of tuition charges will be made according to the Tuition Adjustment Schedule as determined by the Office of the Bursar. 

For more information, please consult the University Senate Policy on Withdrawal and Leave of Absence.

* Billable item