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- Program Name: WorldStrides Costa Rica: San Jose Universidad Veritas (summer) - May or July Start, Intensive Language
- Country: Costa Rica
- City: San Jose
- Term: Summer 2026
- Residency Status: In-state
| Education Abroad Budget | |
|---|---|
| Expense | Estimate |
| Instructional Costs | $5,005 |
| International Health Insurance | $96 |
| Housing & Meals in Fee | $690 |
| Education Abroad Program Fee | $5,791 |
| Books & Supplies | $150 |
| Additional Meal Costs | $180 |
| Personal Expenses | $700 |
| Airfare | $1,000 |
| Estimated Costs not included in Program Fee | $2,030 |
| Total Estimated Budget Abroad | $7,821 |
Instructional Costs and Tuition
Other Costs
COF: CU Boulder Education Abroad programs are not COF-eligible nor will the credit earned count toward the 145 lifetime credit limits.
Non-Resident Fee: State of Colorado policy requires that non-residents must pay more than residents for CU Boulder credit. As such, Education Abroad program Fees for non-residents include an additional charge, currently set at $1800. The fee is subject to change and is used to suport CU Boulder Education Abroad. The fee does not apply to CU Boulder Global Intensives.
Estimated Costs: All costs on this page, except for the "Education Abroad Program Fee," are estimates and are only intended to help you budget for your program.
This is the amount you will be billed by CU Boulder
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Please note, we do not provide CU Boulder Budget cost estimates for summer programs. |
According to your selected residency status, the estimated tuition and fees at CU Boulder are $ for Summer 2026. This is based on an average across all undergraduate tuition tiers.
For Summer 2026, students enrolled in Student Gold Health Insurance pay approximately $. If you have a different plan, estimate accordingly.
For Summer 2026, students will spend an estimated $ on housing and meals. Adjust this value as needed.
For Summer 2026, student will spend an estimated $ on books and supplies. Adjust if you have special course fees.
For Summer 2026, students will spend an estimated $ on personal expenses.
For Summer 2026, students will spend an estimated $ on transportation.
Payment Schedule
| Payment Item | Cost | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit to WorldStrides | $95 | Upon application to WorldStrides |
| Deposit to CU Boulder | $700 | Upon signing Financial Contract |
| First payment to CU Boulder | $4,996 | June 5, 2026 |
Items included in the Program Fee
Instructional costs, housing & some meals (with homestay option), field trips, international health insurance, and administrative fees to CU Boulder Education Abroad.
Items included in the Estimated Costs
Round-trip travel to program site, remaining meals, passport fees, books and personal expenses. NOTE: The cost estimates do not include personal travel.
Fee Exceptions
- Students choosing options other than what is included in the base program fee will be billed by and payable to WorldStrides for those additional charges. By choosing other options there may be additional out-of-pocket expenses that are the responsibility of the student. For students who choose an Independent Housing option, your CU Boulder account will be credited. The adjustment will be applied to your account upon receipt of notification from WorldStrides.
- You are responsible for an additional $95 deposit paid directly to WorldStrides which is applied towards the program fee.
- Depending on your choice of housing, you may be responsible for a refundable housing deposit. The amount of the deposit will be listed on your WorldStrides housing form. It is paid directly to WorldStrides and will be refunded to you after completion of the program, less any costs for damages.
- For students who choose to participate in the Community Engagement option in pursuit of CU credit, your CU Boulder account will be charged an additional fee upon receipt of notification from WorldStrides. Students who choose to participate in the Community Engagement option WITHOUT pursuing CU credit will be billed an additional Community Engagement fee paid directly to WorldStrides.
Withdrawal Schedule, Financial Responsibility, and Policy
| Time of Withdrawal | Withdrawal Fee |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal prior to WorldStrides Payment Deadline* | $795 |
| Withdrawal 1 to 14 days after WorldStrides Payment Deadline* | $1,200 |
| Withdrawal 15 days after WorldStrides Payment Deadline*, and up to 45 days from WorldStrides Program Start Date | $1,719 |
| Withdrawal 44 to 30 days from WorldStrides Program Start Date | $2,737 |
| Withdrawal 29 to 15 days from WorldStrides Program Start Date | $3,755 |
| Withdrawal 14 or less from WorldStrides Program Start Date | $5,791 |
| *WorldStrides Payment Deadline as stated on your WorldStrides Student Portal | |
If for any reason you withdraw before or during the course of the program, CU Boulder Education Abroad and WorldStrides must be notified in writing. You are responsible for the corresponding withdrawal fee based on the date of your withdrawal. Any fees paid directly to WorldStrides, such as housing deposits, optional add-ons, or additional fees, are not included in the withdrawal fee schedule and may or may not be refunded by WorldStrides.
Notes
Education Abroad Program Fee: This is the amount you will be billed by CU Boulder.
- IC: Instructional Costs and Tuition
- OT: Includes Health Insurance, Housing, or Meals (depending on the program).
- Non-Resident Fee: State of Colorado policy requires that non-residents must pay more than residents for CU Boulder credit. As such, Education Abroad program Fees for non-residents include an additional charge, currently set at $1,800. The fee is subject to change and is used to support CU Boulder Education Abroad. The fee does not apply to CU Boulder Global Intensives.
Estimated Costs: All costs on this page, except for the "Education Abroad Program Fee," are estimates and are only intended to help you budget for your program.
College Opportunity Fund (COF): CU Boulder Education Abroad programs are not COF-eligible nor will the credit earned count toward the 145 lifetime credit limits.