As you prepare for study abroad, you and your parents may have questions about the cost of study abroad. Will it be more expensive than study in Ithaca? Who do I pay? Will my financial aid apply towards the cost of study abroad? (Short answer: Yes). These may be just a few of your questions. Cornell Abroad works hard to make the billing and payment process as easy as possible.

Cost:
Essentially, the cost of study abroad depends on what program you attend. Costs vary greatly.

All students pay the Cornell International Program Tuition (CIPT) as well as a program tuition or fee. The CIPT for 2012-13 is $3,200 per semester (pending University Trustee approval), and covers the direct and indirect costs of study abroad, including the cost of financial aid. Students attending direct enrollment programs in Israel and the UK pay a CIPT of $3,600 per semester. The additional sum covers the services of on-site coordinators employed by Cornell Abroad. Students attending programs directly administered by Cornell pay a comprehensive Cornell Abroad Tuition that includes the CIPT, housing, and often meals.

Estimated Budgets:
Cornell Abroad prepares an estimated budget for each student which outlines charges that will be billed through the bursar system along with estimated expenses paid directly by the student. Since programs vary greatly in terms of what is included in the tuition (for example, some include housing and some do not) sample budgets allow an estimation of bottom-line costs.

You can find sample budgets, where available, on the Programs page on our website. 

Billing:
Cornell Abroad pays tuition and fees to your program and bills your bursar account for the charges. Students are responsible for program deposits. Cornell Abroad prepares an annual Cost, Billing & Financial Aid Flyer, with further information.


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Financial Services Coordinator, Kathy Lynch, at 607-255-6224.