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.

Spring Budget Sheet for University of Newcastle in Australia (Global E3)
Budget Item	Texas Resident
Exchange - TTU Tuition & Fees *	$5,528.00
Education Abroad Fee (Non-Refundable) *	$350.00
International Health Insurance *	$420.00
Billable subtotal:	$6,298.00
Program Provider - Program Fee	$7,700.00
Passport	$186.00
Visa	$430.00
Minimum Amount in Bank Account Required for Visa	$13,000.00
Airfare	$2,000.00
Local Transportation	$700.00
International Student ID Card	$28.00
Meals	$3,000.00
Course Books and Materials	$500.00
Personal Expenses	$2,000.00
Non-billable subtotal:	$29,544.00
Total Financial Aid Eligibility:	$35,842.00
Notes:

Program Fee is based on, on campus housing at a rate of $250 a week, plus electricity and gas of a rate of $100 a week. (estimate rates on, on campus housing ranges from $80 to $250, and gas and electricity ranges from $60 to $100).

Local Transportation is public transportation that can range from $10 to $50 a week, the budget is set at around $30 a week.

Other living cost or accommodation cost are as followed:
Accommodation
Hostels and Guesthouses - $80 to $135 per week
Shared Rental - $70 to $250 per week
On campus - $80 to $250 per week
Homestay - $110 to $270 per week
Rental - $100 to $400 per week
Boarding schools - $10,000 to $20,000 a year

Other Living Expenses
Groceries and eating out - $80 to $200 per week
Gas, electricity - $60 to $100 per week
Phone and Internet - $20 to $50 per week
Public transport - $10 to $50 per week
Car (after purchase) - $150 to $250 per week
Entertainment - $50 to $100 per week

This is also based on 12 hours of tuition for engineering.

Dates: 2/14 - 6/17 2023

Last Updated 10/26/22

* 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.