Tuition and program fees for 2013 are $11,250. For 2014, tuition and fees will be $11,550. This fee covers airport pick-up, classes, books, internship placement and supervision, donation to internship organization, room and partial board (breakfast and dinner), laundry service, round-trip transportation from San José to internship sites in Costa Rica or Nicaragua, field trip expenses and a weeklong group trip to Nicaragua (excluding visa related fees).

A non-refundable deposit of $500, due upon confirmation of acceptance, will be applied toward the total fee. The remaining balance is due at the beginning of the program. After the program begins, a partial refund of tuition will be considered, depending on the time elapsed. After 5 weeks, no refund will be granted.

Tuition and program fees for 2013 are $11,250. For 2014, tuition and fees will be $11,550. These fees cover airport pick-up, classes, books, room and partial board (breakfast and dinner), laundry service, a weeklong group trip to Nicaragua, and all course travel (excluding visa related fees), practicum placement and supervision, and a donation to the practicum organization.

A non-refundable deposit of $500, due upon confirmation of acceptance, will be applied toward the total fee. The remaining balance is due at the beginning of the program. After the program begins, a partial refund of tuition will be considered, depending on the time elapsed. After 5 weeks, no refund will be granted.

The total cost for the four-week intensive course for 2013 is $1,990 during the high season (January – February; May-July; September-October) and $1,790 during the low season (March-April; August; November-December). This price includes airport pick-up, all classes, books, all field trips, activities, lectures, volunteer placements, community service activities, room with partial board (breakfast and dinner) and laundry service.

There is a 10% discount after the first month (except during low season months). Students staying for less than four weeks pay a weekly rate which is slightly higher. All deposits and tuition payments are refundable up to two weeks before classes begin (in case of January, 4 weeks notification needed). Once classes begin, no refunds will be made.

Personal Expenses
The following expenses are not included in program fees: round trip transportation to San Jose, Costa Rica, personal or weekend travel, lunches, health insurance, medical expenses, or visa fees. Students should budget $300-$600 per month for expenses not included in program fees.

Remember that there is a $28.00 exit tax from the Juan Santamaria International Airport. Be sure to save enough for this tax and for your taxi ride to the airport at the end of the program.