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Program Cost

The Oregon University System seeks to make its exchange programs affordable and accessible. For detailed information regarding the program budget (both the program fee and an estimate of personal expenses), please click on the following:

• BW Academic Year (September –July)
• BW Wintersemester (September – February, fall & winter terms)

(Please note that the information above is for the current academic year. Program costs for the 2008-09 academic year will be finalized in May 2008.)

The program fee includes academic fees, orientations, health insurance, and a monthly allowance to cover housing and meals. The program fee does not include airfare, visa fees, campus-based fees* and personal expenses such as local transportation, course materials, laundry, recreation (including travel), personal supplies and incidental expenses.

*Note: Students will be charged a Study Abroad Fee by their home OUS institution. This fee varies by institution though is generally about $300 per term and will be billed to students by their home university. Students should also determine with their home university whether resource fees for their major will be charged during their time abroad.

Information regarding payment schedule and refund policy will be provided during the OUS orientation.

Funding

You can finance your exchange in Germany in many ways. Most forms of financial aid, such as grants or loans for which you are eligible at your home campus, may be applied to the program. Veterans’ benefits may also be applied. Although most forms of financial aid may be applied to program costs, students should be aware that they may need to supplement their standard financial aid package.

In addition to the resources available through your Financial Aid Office, there are several available stipends and scholarships pertaining to students on the Baden-Württemberg exchange program. Click here to see a listing (link to handbook, p. 77). Check with your Study Abroad office or the OUS International Programs office about details and deadlines for 2008-09.

More Information on Billing and Financial Aid

Click on the following for detailed billing and financial aid instructions for your particular university: