Programs : Budget Sheet

Students should factor possible inflation rates into their budget estimates for non-billable subtotal items.

Confirmed 2023 program estimates

Program Fee: $10,715
Room: $ 6470.76 (estimate based on Reid Hall double occupancy room with breakfast 5 days/week)
Board: $1,800 ($450/month x 4) - additional meals (Note: 80 GPB for breakfast is incl. in housing fees for on campus Reid hall). Meals in the university cafeteria costs approx. 2.00-3.00 GBP per meal.
Fees: $0 included
Books: $300 WMU estimate
Airfare: $1,400 estimate
Local Travel: $560 ($35/week x16 estimate)
Passport: $165
Insurance: $0 included in program fee. (WMU Mandatory International Medical Insurance )
Immunizations: $100
Miscellaneous: $1,600 ($100/week x 16 estimate)
Visa: $0 N/A for 4-5 months study period

Cost:
The WMU program fee includes: undergraduate tuition, admin. fees, international health and emergency assistance insurance

The WMU program fee does not include: Airfare, books, local transportation, passport, visa fees (if study is longer than 6 months), housing (Reid Hall, double occupancy room with some meals), meals (for students who prepare their own meals, food costs are inexpensive). Students should plan for extra expenses, such as weekend travel, personal spending money, etc.

Program fees are subject to adjustment due to changes in actual exchange rates or other factors. In addition, programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of insufficient enrollment. Program dates are subject to slight adjustment by the home/host university.

Note: For tax purposes, the university requires the program fee billing to be divided into qualified fees (tuition) and non-qualified fees (non-tuition costs). The total program fee equals the study abroad commitment fee plus qualified fees and non-qualified fees added together.
Example:
      Commitment fee
      + Qualified fees (tuition)
      + Non-qualified fees (other costs)
      = Total program fee

Program commitment fee:  Once a student is accepted to the program, they need to decide to officially "commit" to the program or withdraw. When a students makes the commitment decision, this is a financial commitment. Once a student is "committed", the Program commitment fee is non-refundable. Additionally, students are responsible for the Program Fee, less any expenses that WMU Study Abroad is able to recover. The program fee is billed to the WMU student account for the semester of enrollment in study abroad credits. The program fee is due within 30 days once charged to the WMU student account. After 30 days, per university accounts policy, holds will be placed on past-due balances.

Financial Aid and Scholarships:
Students eligible for federal or state financial aid may use their awards for studying abroad.  After a student has been accepted to the program, he/she must complete required paperwork with WMU Financial Aid to apply financial aid to the program costs.  It is the student's responsibility to complete the paperwork prior to departure and to maintain compliance with financial aid regulations while studying abroad (i.e., remain enrolled full-time).  *Non-WMU students must apply for financial aid through their home university.

Please note: Disbursement of financial aid may not coincide with the start date of the program abroad so plan ahead. Some out-of-pocket costs may occur prior to financial aid disbursement for the semester, such as the commitment fee, passport, airfare, immunizations, visa or residence permit fees (if applicable). These costs vary by program and WMU Study Abroad Specialists are available to answer questions about the program budget.

    Study Abroad scholarship resources
    College of Education and Human Development scholarships.
    Fashion students may be eligible for scholarship through the International Textile and Apparel Association.
    Scholarship for UK: BUTEX, association that promotes mobility between universities and colleges in the UK and institutions overseas: http://www.butex.ac.uk/
    Western Michigan University can guarantee neither the terms nor the timely distribution of external funds.