Tuition and Fees for JMU Study Abroad Programs

Fee types

Each section below outlines the fee and billing process based on the type of program. To clarify, see the section that relates to the type and location:

• Section 1: Fall and Spring Semester Programs in Antwerp, Florence, London, and Salamanca

• Section 2: Summer Semesters Programs in Antwerp, Beijing, Florence, London and Salamanca

• Section 3: Study At Oxford, Cambridge, and St. Andrews

• Section 4: Short-Term Study Abroad Programs includes all other programs offered by JMU

• Section 5: Graduate Programs for students enrolling in JMU's Masters in Political Science Program in Florence

• Section 6: External Study Abroad Programs for students enrolling in non-JMU programs through direct enrollment and consortia

Fees and billing for JMU study abroad programs

Please note the following:

• The non-refundable $500 deposit, which indicates your intent to participate in a JMU study abroad program, is billed to your student account and the payment is used as a credit toward the supplemental program fee. The due date for this deposit is included with the acceptance notification. The deposit will hold your space in the program and should be paid by the scheduled due date.
• Read the Participation Agreement thoroughly before signing the Intent to Participate form. The Intent to Participate form is the legal agreement between you and the University; be sure you are comfortable with the expectations and responsibilities as described.
• Before you leave to study abroad, be sure to confirm that all the required paperwork for loans, grants, and scholarships has been received and processed.  Failure to do so may result in late fees and/or a "hold" being placed against your account for unpaid balances. 
• Tuition and fees are due in full prior to departure or by the University's official billing date, whichever comes first.
• Deposits are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and cannot be deferred to other study abroad programs.
• To formally withdraw from or cancel your enrollment in a JMU study abroad program, the student must complete the Cancellation/Withdrawal form. Cancellation or withdrawal should be submitted as soon as possible to avoid financial penalties (see form).
• A deposit may be deferred to another term of the same semester abroad program in Antwerp, Florence, London, or Salamanca only once, e.g. if you are enrolled in a fall semester, you may defer your enrollment to a future term (spring or summer of the following year). There is a limit of one transfer per student, after which the deposit is forfeited. The Cancellation/Withdrawal form is required to make this transfer and should be completed on the same timeline (see form) to avoid additional financial obligations. The OIP will process the transfer your deposit to another term.
• All questions about bills and payments should be directed to the University Business Office.
• General information on financial assistance for study abroad can be found on the oIP web site of Financial Aid/Scholarships.  Specific questions about financial aid should be directed to Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
• Summer 2011 Financial Aid Information
• 2011-12 Financial Aid Information
• Air transportation to and from the U.S. is not included in program fees, nor are expenses for passport and visa application and other personal expenses.
• Study abroad participants are strongly encouraged to purchase trip cancellation insurance; oIP maintains a list of insurance providers.

Students are personally responsible for:  airfare to and from the U.S., spending money for transportation to and from program site or designated meeting location, housing, and activities during free and unscheduled time away from the program site, meal expenses not covered by the program fees, application fees for passport and/or visas, cost of health, life, travel, and trip cancellation insurance policies, and expenses for medical treatment and medications.

Cancellation/Withdrawal policy for JMU study abroad programs

Students who choose to cancel enrollment or withdraw from a JMU study abroad program must complete the form below and return it to the OIP.

Cancellation/Withdrawal Policy

Section 1: Semester Programs

Tuition and fees for JMU Semester Abroad Programs include full-time university tuition based on residency, room, board, and a supplemental program fee.  This combination of fees will cover full-time enrollment in classes, housing, board (most or all meals), excursion lodging and transportation, admissions and entry fees, books, and other program activities.  Consult program directors for complete details.  Supplemental program fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuation.

Tuition and fees for summer are established in early spring by the Board of Visitors.

Financial aid and scholarships based on merit, need, and other criteria are available to JMU students.

Deposits are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and cannot be deferred to other study abroad programs.

Basic formula:  Add the supplemental fee to the cost of full-time tuition and on-campus housing with a 14-meal plan. 

Tuition, Room and Board Fees for 2011-12

Students will choose to enroll from the program course list for which activities, admissions, and transportation is included at no additional charge. Several Semester in London and Semester in Florence classes include additional activities for which course fees will apply. Students who enroll in the courses listed below will be billed a course fee upon enrollment in eCampus; see fees by class numbers (fall class numbers only, spring class numbers will be updated in October) on the list below.

2011-12 Financial Aid Information

Overview of Fee Structure for JMU Semester Abroad Programs

Section 2: Summer Semester Programs

Tuition and fees for JMU Summer Semester Abroad Programs include University tuition for a standard number of credit hours based on residency and a supplemental program fee. The basic formula:  add the supplemental fee to the number of credits at the appropriate credit hour rate per the chart below.  This combination of fees will cover enrollment in classes, housing, board (most or all meals), excursion lodging and transportation, admissions and entry fees, books, and other program activities.  Consult program directors for complete details. 

Tuition and fees for summer are established in early spring by the Board of Visitors.

A limited amount of financial aid and scholarships based on merit, need, and other criteria are available to JMU students.

Deposits are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and cannot be deferred to other study abroad programs.

Tuition for 2012 per credit hour

Supplemental Program Fees and Tuition Fees for 2012
(Program Fee + Tuition x # of credit hours = Total Cost to Be Billed by JMU)

Combined totals have been updated in the tables below following action by the JMU Board of Visitors which established the tuition rates per credit hour.

Summer Financial Aid Information

Overview of Fee Structure for JMU Semester Abroad Programs

Section 3: Study At Oxford, Cambridge, and St. Andrews

Cambridge

The approximate cost for the two spring terms at Cambridge is $32,000 for tuition and room. Airfare is not included, and exchange rates do fluctuate. JMU will bill for tuition and room, but board will be paid to Cambridge.

Oxford

The approximate cost for a year at Oxford is $34,500 for tuition and room and approximately $3,600 for board. For two spring terms, the tuition and room will be $24,500 and approximately $2,400 for board. Airfare is not included, and exchange rates do fluctuate. JMU will bill for tuition and room, but board will be paid to Oxford. (Contact Dr. John Butt, Program Director for estimate of the cost of board at Oxford).

St. Andrews

The approximate cost of a year at St. Andrews is $24,000 for tuition and approximately $12,000 for room and board. For the spring semester, the cost of tuition would be $12,000 and approximately $6,000 for room and board. Airfare is not included, and exchange rates do fluctuate. JMU will bill for tuition, but room and board will be paid directly to the University of St. Andrews. (Contact Dr. John Butt Program Director for an estimate for room and board at St. Andrews).

Section 4: Short-Term Programs

Tuition and fees for Short-Term Programs include university tuition per credit hour based on residency and a supplemental program fee. The basic formula:  add the supplemental fee to the number of credits at the appropriate credit hour rate per the chart below.  These fees will cover enrollment in the number of required courses per program, housing, board (most or all meals), lodging and transportation on program excursions, books, and other program activities.  Consult program directors for complete details. 

Tuition and fees for summer are established in early spring by the JMU Board of Visitors. Fees from the previous year are posted as reference.

Individual program fees are projected on the basis of the following:

• estimated costs for accommodations, meals, admissions, transportation, etc.
• currency exchange rates
• the total number of students enrolled

Deposits are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and cannot be deferred to future terms or to other study abroad programs.

Tuition for 2011 per credit hour

Supplemental Program Fee and Credit Hours
(Program Fee + Tuition x # of credit hours = Total Cost to Be Billed by JMU)

• Estimated program fees will be posted here as they become available; the final program fee will be determined when the admissions process closes in March.
  

Tentative Program Fees for 2012

Tentative program fees for Summer 2012 Short-Term Programs will be posted in December. Final fees will not be confirmed until mid-March once enrollment and course registration for summer classes is complete.

If you do not see a program fee below, please contact the program director(s) for an estimated cost of participation.

Summer Financial Aid Information

5. M.A. in Political Science with a Concentration in European Union Policy Studies

Students will be charged for tuition, room, and program fees for Fall, Spring and Summer as they earn a masters degree in Political Science. The program cost for 2011-12 will total $33,500 for in-state residents and $34,500 for out-of-state residents. Tuition and fees for the next academic year are established in early spring by the Board of Visitors.

The fees charged to students include:

• tuition and fees
• housing
• on-site and U.S.-based support services
• health insurance for 10 months
• fees for permesso di soggiorno (required for residency in Italy and processed by the on-site staff in Florence)
• academic study tours (e.g., Brussels and Rome)
• orientation, including intensive Italian language course
• JMU M.A. degree

Not included:

• meals
• round-trip airfare from the U.S. to Italy
• books
• costs for passport and visa processing
• personal expenses

Students admitted will be billed for a non-refundable deposit of $3,300 to hold their space in the program. Deposits are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and cannot be deferred to other study abroad programs. The deposit will be a credit toward fall semester fees.

A limited amount of financial aid and scholarships based on merit, need, and other criteria are available to JMU students.

Virginia residents (2011-12):

Non-Virginia residents (2011-12):

6. External Program Fee

An External Program Fee of $500 per term for Fall and Spring and $250 for Summer term is charged to each student’s JMU account prior to the start of the study abroad term (December for Spring, April for Summer, July for Fall).  This fee allows JMU to cover ongoing administrative costs to assist students who go abroad on non-JMU programs.  As with many university services and resources, students’ use of services will vary from minimum to maximum based on individual needs and requirements.

Questions?

If you have questions about fees, please contact our office at: studyabroad@jmu.edu