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.

Summer Budget Sheet for International Internship for Engineers in Cordoba, Argentina sponsored by Blas Pascal University
Budget Item Texas Resident
Education Abroad Fee (Non-Refundable) *   $350.00
International Health Insurance *   $157.00
Billable subtotal:  $507.00
Program Provider - Program Fee   $3,065.00
Passport   $186.00
Airfare   $1,800.00
Local Transportation   $200.00
Meals   $200.00
Course Books and Materials   $50.00
Personal Expenses   $900.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $6,401.00
Total Financial Aid Eligibility: $6,908.00
Notes:
Dates:
May 15th to July 15th, 2023

Deadline to apply: February 25, 2023

Price:
(8-10 students) - $3,065
(11-15 students) - $2,965
Optional (with extra cost): 3-day trip to Mendoza (http://www.turismo.mendoza.gov.ar/ ) USD $ 375 approx.

-The program fee includes both courses (Spanish and Argentine Culture, Society, and History) for a total of 6 credit hours. The program fee remains the same even if the student is only taking one of the two courses.)

-10% non-refundable deposit: April 1st 2023
-Rest of the payment: No later than May 2nd 2023

Transportation from the Cordoba International Airport to the host family
Host families will pick students up provided they arrive between 8:30am-6:00pm. Other transportation cost would be for personal spend. 

Host family with two meals per day & laundry service (9-week accommodation)
Bedrooms will be shared (2 students per family) and the families provide 2 meals per day, at week-ends and most of week days. The rest of the days, lunch is provided at UBP cafeteria. Laundry is provided once a week (Ironing may be arranged with the family). Families are located within walking distance from UBP or just one bus away (20/25-minute ride).

Lunch at UBP cafeteria
Students will receive a lunch voucher from Monday-Friday, for the UBP cafeteria, when not having lunch with host families. Therefore, the $200 meals is extra (if needed).

Payment / Cancellation policy:
A 10% non-refundable deposit of the total amount of the program should be made, 30 days before the starting date of the program. The rest of the cost of the program should be paid 15 days before arrival, at the latest. In the case a student drops out the program before the starting date, a 25% of the cost of the program, plus USD $150 for bank expenses will be charged. If a student drops within the first week of the program, 50% of the total cost of the program will be charged. 

Last updated: 10.3.22
* 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.

Feb 9, 2022