The given expense estimates are subject to change. Personal expenses are completely dependent upon the individual. TTU provides high-end estimates using information provided by the program, and costs will vary according to individual spending habits.

Fall Budget Sheet for National Cheng Kung University in Tainan City, Taiwan (NCKU) Exchange Program
Budget Item Texas Resident
Exchange - TTU Tuition & Fees *   $4,504.00
Education Abroad Fee (Non-Refundable) *   $350.00
RCOBA - Rawls Center for Global Engagement Fee (Rawls College of Business students only) *   $150.00
International Health Insurance *   $270.00
Billable subtotal:  $5,274.00
Program Provider - Program Fee   $526.75
Passport   $186.00
Visa   $200.00
Airfare   $1,000.00
Local Transportation   $250.00
International Student ID Card   $28.00
Meals   $1,340.00
Course Books and Materials   $500.00
Personal Expenses   $2,000.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $6,030.75
Total Financial Aid Eligibility: $11,304.75
Notes:
Budget is based on 12 hours of Texas Tech tuition (Business/Engineering majors pay slightly higher rate). Program fee is the price of housing per semester.
* Billable item

For information about how federal financial aid applies to study abroad, please visit the Financial Resources tab on the TTU Study Abroad website: www.studyabroad.ttu.edu.

For specific questions about your federal financial aid, scholarships, or other financial benefits that apply to educational expenses, students can meet with Ms. Nikki Nordell in the TTU Financial Aid Office. To schedule an appointment, email nikki.nordell@ttu.edu and include your R number in the body of the email.

For specific questions about your military benefits such as the Hazlewood Act or G.I. Bill, please contact the TTU Military & Veterans Program department for assistance: mvp@ttu.edu.

For information about setting up a payment plan for the charges placed on your TTU Student Business Services account (billable subtotal), contact TTU Student Business Services: sbs@ttu.edu. For students participating on an affiliate or exchange program, please contact the program provider or university directly about payment plan availability.

Feb 9, 2022