Cost for Studying Off-Campus

Important Information for Off-Campus Study (2024/2025 Academic Year)

Cost Overview:

Studying off-campus typically costs more than a semester on-campus, even in lower-cost-of-living countries. Students should budget an additional $7,000 to $10,000 per semester for off-campus programs, though this varies widely. Detailed cost estimates for room, board, educational, and personal expenses are available upon request.

Key Expenses (beyond tuition):

• OWU Fees:
  • $150 application fee (one-time).
  • $3,200 off-campus program fee per semester.
  • Supplemental Fees: For programs whose academic fees/ tuition exceeds $9,750 per term, students pay the difference as a supplemental fee (i.e. if the posted tuition for your program is $13,500, the supplemental fee would be $3,750). See programs without supplemental fees listed below.
  • $500 fee for unapproved program petitions (upon approval)
• Travel Costs: Personal and incidental expenses, including travel to program and optional travel, are often underestimated.

Programs Without Supplemental Fees/ Affordable Programs:

Certain programs, including the New York Arts Program, OWU Pamplona, OWU Tanzania, the Irish American Scholars Program, Kansai Gaidai Exchange, and some select partner programs (Arcadia, AIFS, CIEE), do not include supplemental fees. For more affordable options, visit our Affordable Study Abroad Programs page or contact the IOCP office for guidance.

Resources:

• Contact OWU Connection Staff to discuss billing and financial aid
• Contact OWU Financial Aid regarding additional grant and loan information

Important Reminders:

• Students must carefully budget for program costs and consult their financial guarantors (e.g., parents).
• Attend mandatory budget meetings.
• Review additional sections on Financial Aid, Billing, and Budgeting.
• Note that tuition and fees are subject to annual increases.