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 Marine Resource Studies in Turks and Caicos Islands sponsored by School of Field Studies
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 *	$265.00
Billable subtotal:	$765.00
Program Provider - Program Deposit	$60.00
Program Provider - Program Tuition	$19,950.00
Program Provider - Program Fee	$7,150.00
Passport	$186.00
Visa	$150.00
Minimum Amount in Bank Account Required for Visa	$0.00
Airfare	$800.00
Local Transportation	$200.00
International Student ID Card	$28.00
Meals	$1,429.00
Course Books and Materials	$0.00
Personal Expenses	$4,400.00
Non-billable subtotal:	$34,353.00
Total Financial Aid Eligibility:	$35,118.00
Notes:

The above estimate is for semester of Spring 2023 from January 27 - May 9. Students take four classes that come back as 12 hours of TTU Credit.

The total cost, tuition and program fee, includes onsite orientation, tuition and research fees, housing at the field station and on excursions, daily meals and snacks, airport transfers for arrival and departure, visa fees, field excursions and cultural activities, student success and wellness team onsite, 24/7 mental health and well-being support, emergency evacuation and repatriation insurance, and official transcript processing.

U.S. passport holders may enter Turks and Caicos on a tourist visa, which will be obtained at the airport when a student arrives on-site. Students will then extend their tourist visa with the assistance of SFS staff.

Personal expenses includes optional open water scuba certification & gear [$2,000], optional advanced open water scuba certification [$250], spending money [$700], mid semester break [$650], and inoculations/medications which greatly depend on the individual student [$800]

Last updated on: 10/5/22

* Billable item

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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.

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