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 Semester at Sea
Budget Item Texas Resident
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:  $770.00
Non-Refundable Application Fee   $75.00
Program Provider - Program Tuition   $23,000.00
Program Provider - Program Fee   $13,100.00
Passport   $186.00
Visa   $825.00
Airfare   $3,000.00
Local Transportation   $550.00
International Student ID Card   $28.00
Meals   $250.00
Course Books and Materials   $550.00
Personal Expenses   $4,725.00
Vaccinations   $550.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $46,839.00
Total Financial Aid Eligibility: $47,609.00
Notes:
The above estimate is for the Fall 2024 semester from September 9 - December 22, 2024

Non-refundable application fee of $75 will be due to Semester at Sea. 

The above estimates of personal expenses are completely dependent upon the individual. TTU provides high-end estimates using information provided by the Semester at Sea program, and costs will vary according to individual spending habits. 

Program tuition includes up to 15 hours of courses. Includes Premium Health Insurance, all meals on board, academic field classes, on-site staff.  The price listed above is for an outside double cabin. 

Last updated on: 1/4/2024
* 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