This is the official estimated budget for this study abroad program. It serves as an estimated cost of attendance for

your study abroad program. Students often pay for study abroad through a combination of financial aid, personal

funds, scholarships, grants, and alternative loans. The total amount listed as the Total Program Cost is the maximum

amount of aid you can receive from GVSU. This estimated cost of attendance does not reflect the amount of aid you

will qualify for, simply the cap on how much could be awarded to you.

Costs Billed by GVSU*

IS 380 Course Fee $180 Paid to GVSU. The IS 380 course fee is

$15 per credit hour. Participants of

this program will register for 12

credits of IS 380.

Paid to Grand Valley State University

Student Accounts by the regular tuition

payment deadline. Graduate student's

will pay the graduate tuition rates. The

total amount will depend on the number

of courses completed abroad.

Flight & train $1,500

Paid to Airline Provider and train/bus

service.

Health insurance is required by GEM.

Students will pay French Social Security

of approx. 211 euro ($280 USD);

repatriation insurance 75 euro ($100

USD); and Mutuelle 60 euro ($80 USD).

The Basic ISIC card is $28 and will meet

the PIC health insurance requirement.

ADDITIONAL COSTS:

Cost Breakdown for Grenoble Graduate School

Item Cost Cost Description

Health insurance $500

Item Cost Cost Description

Total estimated fees paid to GVSU: $5,669

GVSU Tuition:

• 12-15 credits (Undergraduate)$5,489*Tuition based on 2013-2014 upper-level in-

state tuition rates (12-15 credits).

Out-of-state students will pay the out-of-state

tuition rate.

Passport/Visa/ISIC $331

Passport fee: $165. Campus France fee:

$100. Visa fee is currently $66.

Semester

Out-of-state students who receive a GVSU tuition differential scholarship will be able to use that scholarship

towards the cost of this program. Exception: international students will not have access to the tuition

differential scholarship for use towards the cost of study abroad, however, they may still be eligible for the

Study Abroad Grant.

*Based on 2013-2014 in-state, upper-division tuition rate for 12-15 credits. If you complete more than 15 GVSU

credits during your semester abroad, tuition charges for the additional credits above 15 will be billed to your

GVSU student account after you return from your semester abroad and PIC completes your transfer of credit.

** The housing costs are based on 500-1200 Euro per month which includes estimates for utilities and housing

insurance, deposits, taxes and internet. Housing costs will vary based on location and amenities students prefer.

The length of your stay will also impact the total cost.

Students who access CROUS accommodations will see costs at the lower end of the range.

The Padnos International Center will be providing (4) $1000 Partnership Grants for the 2014-2015 academic year. If more

than four students apply for this program, decisions on awards will be made based on the strength of a student's study abroad

application and financial need. Students may be eligible for more than $1000, but four applicants will receive a minimum of

$1000 in grant support. Additional information is available on the PIC website under "Financial Planning."

TOTAL SEMESTER PROGRAM COST: Costs billed by GVSU + Additional Costs

$9,971, - $13,501 (without Crous) $9,531 (with Crous)

Food $1,600

On-site personal expenses based on

$400 per month for 4 months.

$1,600

Varies depending on program—see Grenoble GGSB’s website for details.

Housing

Books & Supplies $500 On-site Personal Expenses

Based on 4 months Rent

$1,900 - $4,000

utilities/internet $500 - $700

Insurance $40

Housing Tax $500 - $950

Deposit $1,000 -$1,800

Total estimate W/out Crous benefit

$3,940 - 7,490

Crous Housing $2,900 - $3,500

$15,200—19,170*** per semester

$17,542—21,512 (estimated cost for out-of-state students who do not receive the

tuition differential scholarship)

Total Additional Costs:

Summer

Paid to landlord/apartment

complex/service provider. Students must

purchase insurance, pay housing tax, pay

a deposit and pay for all utilities. This

estimate includes the estimated fees for

all of these expenses. Students can apply

for Crous upon arrival which can

significantly reduce the cost for housing.

Crous housing is not guaranteed.

Personal Expenses

On-site personal expenses associated

with local transportation, laundry, cell

phone purhcase, and basic necessities.

Based on $400 per month for 4 months.

Students must apply for CROUS in order to receive housing benefits. The application instructions

are listed in the GEM International Student Guide.

***The cost of any study abroad program depends to a large extent on the participant’s personal spending habits

and lifestyle. Personal travel, entertainment, gifts, souvenirs, and other types of personal spending are costs

not reflected in the above estimates.

Semester Cost Comparison (Based on in-state tuition rates)

While many study abroad programs are similar in cost to a semester here at GVSU, other are considerably more

expensive. The following will provide a comparison between average semester costs at Grenoble Graduate

School and Grand Valley State University:

Grenoble GVSU

$19,170 $11,230

Estimated Cost Difference per semester

$7,940