Costs & Financial Aid

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

Costs

The program fees for the Fall 2010 program will be set in the Spring of 2010. Below are the fees for the 2009 program:

Tuition: $609/semester credit hour

              Total Tuition: $9741 (16 credits)

Transportation Internationally from Miami, FL

and Transportation in Brazil:   $2600

Room and Board: $4510

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.

Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Grants

Making inquiries and arrangements for financial aid is the responsibility of the student. Many students have been able to apply financial aid from their home institution to the Brazilian Ecosystems Program.

• Early contact with the home institution's financial aid and study abroad offices is strongly advised.
• According to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (102-325), federal financial aid is transferable and applicable to study abroad.
• Individual payment plans through Antioch Education Abroad may be arranged.

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 2009/2010 AEA Scholarship and Grant Resource 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 Antioch Education Abroad and visit our FAQ page.