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 in Florence, Italy sponsored by Global Experiences
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 *   $143.92
Billable subtotal:  $643.92
Program Provider - Program Fee   $8,490.00
Passport   $186.00
Airfare   $1,500.00
Local Transportation   $400.00
International Student ID Card   $28.00
Meals   $1,400.00
Course Books and Materials   $100.00
Personal Expenses   $1,400.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $13,504.00
Total Financial Aid Eligibility: $14,147.92
Notes:

The above estimate is for the Summer 2024 semester from May 25, 2024 - July 19, 2024.  This budget is based on students not earning academic credit from Global Experiences. Students must enroll in credit to be financial aid eligible. An additional $600 will be charged if you plan to earn 3-6 hours and an additional $900 if you plan to earn 9 credit hours. Please see the budgets below for updated costs.

Program fee includes guaranteed internship placement, one-on-one program advisors, a career readiness program, centrally located housing, travel/medical insurance, on-site staff, and cultural and social events. 

Students are not required to have a visa due to the program being less than 90 days.

Last updated on: 10/18/2023.
* 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