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- Program Name: SFS Turks & Caicos: South Caicos Marine Resource Studies
- Country: Turks & Caicos Islands
- City: South Caicos
- Term: Spring 2027
- Residency Status: Out-of-State
| Education Abroad Budget | |
|---|---|
| Expense | Estimate |
| Instructional Costs | $23,000 |
| International Health Insurance | $168 |
| Housing & Meals in Fee | $7,450 |
| Education Abroad Program Fee | $30,618 |
| Books & Supplies | $500 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,700 |
| Airfare | $1,500 |
| Estimated Costs not included in Program Fee | $4,700 |
| Total Estimated Budget Abroad | $35,318 |
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 | $23,575 | $ |
| Health Insurance | $2,442 | $ |
| Books & Supplies | $600 | $ |
| Housing & Meals | $9,919 | $ |
| Personal Expenses | $1,521 | $ |
| Total Estimated Budget at CU Boulder | $38,057 | $0 |
According to your selected residency status, the estimated tuition and fees at CU Boulder are $ for Spring 2027. This is based on an average across all undergraduate tuition tiers.
For Spring 2027, students enrolled in Student Gold Health Insurance pay approximately $2442.00. If you have a different plan, estimate accordingly.
For Spring 2027, students will spend an estimated $9919.00 on housing and meals. Adjust this value as needed.
For Spring 2027, student will spend an estimated $600.00 on books and supplies. Adjust if you have special course fees.
For Spring 2027, students will spend an estimated $1521.00 on personal expenses.
For Spring 2027, 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 | $29,918 | February 5, 2027 |
Items included in the Program Fee
Instructional costs, housing & meals for the academic period, 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, housing & meals during semester break, passport fees, immunizations, additional course materials 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 (i.e. Open Water SCUBA certification & gear), you will be billed additional fees paid directly to SFS.
- You are responsible for an additional application fee paid directly to SFS. This fee is non-refundable if you withdraw from the program.
Withdrawal Schedule, Financial Responsibility, and Policy
| Time of Withdrawal | Withdrawal Fee |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal 91 days or more prior to SFS program start date | $1,300 |
| Withdrawal 90 to 61 days prior to SFS program start date | $15,359 |
| Withdrawal 60 days prior to SFS program start date to day 14 of the program | $24,189 |
| Withdrawal on or after day 15 of the program | $30,618 |
If for any reason you withdraw before or during the course of the program, CU Boulder Education Abroad and SFS 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 SFS, such optional add-ons or additional fees, are not included in the withdrawal fee schedule and may or may not be refunded by SFS.
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.