Costs & Financial Aid

Scroll down for important information regarding Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Grants.

Costs

The program fees for the Fall 2010 program are as follows:

Tuition: $627/semester credit hour

              Total Tuition: $10,033 (16 credits)

Transportation Internationally from Miami, FL

and Transportation in Brazil:   $2700

Room and Board: $4623

The Program Fees include:

• Round-trip airfare from Miami, Florida to Brazil
• Travel within Brazil
• Tuition
• An international student ID card
• Room and board
• AEA administrative services

Accommodations are in homestays, small hotels, guesthouses, and field station dormitories.

All internship positions provide accommodations. Students are responsible for any additional expenses during the internship and for personal expenses during the entire program. Our estimate of $25 to $35 per week for personal expenses is adequate for most students. However, personal spending for hygiene, dietary choices, entertainment and gifts can vary greatly from person to person. Students should consider their personal spending habits when budgeting for the program. Students are also responsible for travel to Miami, purchase of a language textbook, Immunizations, and Miscellaneous expenses.

Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Grants

 

Please visit the AEA Financial Aid page for information on how your aid may apply to our study abroad programs.

AEA has compiled a list of resources for outside grants and scholarships that may be applicable to this study abroad program. We strongly recommend that students begin the scholarship and grant application process as early as possible, as these deadlines may differ considerably from AEA deadlines.

Download the 2010/11 AEA Scholarships and Grants Guide!

(in PDF format).

Outside scholarships can be of great help. In the past, students on Brazilian Ecosystems have successfully received the Gilman International Scholarship for up to $5,000. The application deadline for this substantial award is April 15.

Should you have any further questions about financial aid and/or costs, please contact AEA and visit our FAQ page.