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- Program Name: SEA (Sea Education Association)
- Country: Multi
- City: Multi
- Term: Spring 2026
- Residency Status: In-state
| Education Abroad Budget | |
|---|---|
| Expense | Estimate |
| Instructional Costs | $22,575 |
| International Health Insurance | $168 |
| Housing & Meals in Fee | $7,625 |
| Education Abroad Program Fee | $30,368 |
| Books & Supplies | $500 |
| Personal Expenses | $665 |
| Airfare | $1,500 |
| Estimated Costs not included in Program Fee | $2,665 |
| Total Estimated Budget Abroad | $33,033 |
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
| CU Boulder Budget | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fill out the table below to compare the Education Abroad Budget to your typical expenses at CU Boulder. | ||
| Expense | Estimate | Your Cost |
| Tuition & Fees | $8,800 | $ |
| Health Insurance | $2,442 | $ |
| Books & Supplies | $600 | $ |
| Housing & Meals | $9,919 | $ |
| Personal Expenses | $1,521 | $ |
| Total Estimated Budget at CU Boulder | $23,282 | $0 |
According to your selected residency status, the estimated tuition and fees at CU Boulder are $ for Spring 2026. This is based on an average across all undergraduate tuition tiers.
For Spring 2026, students enrolled in Student Gold Health Insurance pay approximately $2442.00. If you have a different plan, estimate accordingly.
For Spring 2026, students will spend an estimated $9919.00 on housing and meals. Adjust this value as needed.
For Spring 2026, student will spend an estimated $600.00 on books and supplies. Adjust if you have special course fees.
For Spring 2026, students will spend an estimated $1521.00 on personal expenses.
For Spring 2026, students will spend an estimated $ on transportation.
Payment Schedule
| Payment Item | Cost | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit to CU Boulder | $700 | Upon signing Financial Contract |
| First payment to CU Boulder | $29,668 | February 5, 2026 |
Items included in the Program Fee
Instructional costs, housing & meals, international health insurance, and administrative fee to CU Boulder Education Abroad.
Items included in the Estimated Costs
Round-trip travel to program site, passport fees, supplies, and personal expenses. NOTE: The cost estimates do not include personal travel.
Fee Exceptions
- For students who choose any option other than what is included in the base program fee, you will be billed additional fees paid directly to SEA.
- Students are provided with a weekly budget for groceries while on shore in Woods Hole, MA, and are provided 3 meals daily on board the ship. Students share meal preparation responsibilities through the duration of the program.
Withdrawal Schedule, Financial Responsibility, and Policy
| Time of Withdrawal | Withdrawal Fee |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal 61 days or more prior to SEA Program Start Date | $1,450 |
| Withdrawal from 60 to 31 days prior to SEA Program Start Date | $16,284 |
| Withdrawal 30 days or less prior to SEA Program Start Date | $30,368 |
If for any reason you withdraw before or during the course of the program, CU Boulder Education Abroad and SEA 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 SEA, 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 American Councils.
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.