Program Costs

Overview of Short-term/Summer Program Costs

There are three types of fees for every short term/summer program:

Program Fees

Program fees are specific to the program in which your student chooses to participate. On the specific program's page, a list of what is covered by the program fee is located under the "Dates and Costs" tab. Housing and some meals are always included in the program fees. Transportation, meals, health insurance, and other costs vary by program. Airfare is almost never included.

Program Fee	Costs
Installment One	$500 deposit added to students' billing statement when applying for program
Installment Two	Varies by program: will be on fee bill for same semester as program. (Will be $500 less than actual program fee since the deposit has already been paid)

LSU Tuition and Fees

All students taking courses at LSU pay tuition and fees for the courses. The amount of tuition assessed is based on whether or not the student is a resident of Louisiana. Students who are not residents of Louisiana will pay out of state tuition for courses they take through LSU. All students who receive course credit through LSU pay tuition, regardless of the location of the course. Tuition is based on residency, not the location of the classroom. Courses taught on short-term programs are assessed tuition at the same rates as courses taught on the main campus. Tuition rates can be found in the LSU Fee Schedule.

LSU Tuition and Fees	Costs
In-state tuition	LSU Fee Schedule
Out-of-State tuition	LSU Fee Schedule

Expenses not covered by the program fee

Airfare, passports, spending money, and some meals are generally not included in program fees. For an exact list of what is covered by the program fee, visit the program's page and look under the "Dates and Costs" tab.

Expenses not covered in program fee	Costs
Airfare	Dependent on location
Meals	Some meals are covered in the program fee. For a complete listing of what is included in the program fee, see your programs "Dates and Costs" section.
Optional fieldtrips	Dependent on destination
Spending money	Dependent on location

Overview of Costs for International Exchange

Costs for LSU students placed into an ISEP exchange school

Fee	Costs
ISEP Application Fee	$100
ISEP Placement Fee	$325
Internal APA Fee	$200
LSU tuition fee for 15 hours	LSU Fee Schedule
Room and meals to LSU	Approx $7,000/semester
Temporary housing during orientation	Approx $180(Country Specified)
ISEP Health Insurance	$77/month
Books and supplies	Dependent
Airfare	Dependent
Personal Expenses	Dependent

LSU Fee Schedule

Note: Benefits for ISEP-Exchanges are equivalent, not identical. They are based on the norm at your host institution and may be different from housing and meal costs at your home institution. The stipend you receive at the host institution is based on the local cost of living and is the amount that the outgoing international student has paid for you to take his/her place. Keep in mind that the program fee that you pay at your home university not only allows you to go abroad, but it also permits another ISEP student to study in your place at your home university.

Costs for LSU students placed into an ISEP school through ISEP Direct

Fee	Costs
ISEP application fee	$100
ISEP Direct program deposit	$325
Internal APA fee	$200
Tuition and fees to host university	Dependent, see specific cost information
Room and meals to host university	Dependent, see specific cost information
ISEP Health Insurance	Included in ISEP Direct Fee
Books and supplies	Dependent
Airfare	Dependent
Personal Expenses	Dependent

Costs for LSU students placed at a Bilateral or Global E3 school:

Fee	Costs
Bilateral Application Fee	$ 200
LSU tuition and fees for 15 hours	LSU Fee Schedule
Room and meals to host institution	Dependent
LSU's Study Abroad Health Insurance	$2.38/day
Books and supplies	Dependent
Airfare	Dependent
Personal Expenses	Dependent

Additional expenses for all students going on exchange may include the following:

Fee	Costs
LSU Concurrent Enrollment Fee	$100/Semester
International Cultural Center Fee	$10/Semester
SEVIS Fee	$50/Semester
Passport	Approx. $110
Visa	Depends on country between $30 - $200
Currency Transaction Fee	Dependent on currency
Personal Expenses	Depends on country and lifestyle of student

Disclaimer: International exchange costs are estimates and may change at any time without prior notice.

  

Overview of Costs for NSE Exchange

An NSE exchange is an extremely affordable study away option for LSU students. While on exchange, students have two options for payment plans: Plan A and Plan B. On both plans, most types of financial aid (including federal loans and TOPS) count toward your exchange. Was TOPS a major reason you stayed at LSU, as opposed to studying out-of-state? If so, study out-of-state with NSE and still use your TOPS!

APA and NSE charge a combined, non-refundable application fee of $263. This fee covers all administrative aspects of your exchange, including aiding with the course transfer process upon return.

Plan A: "Pay Away"

Students on Plan A pay in-state tuition and fees at the host university. Often, this amount can be less than LSU's tuition and fees. This option is very attractive for out-of-state LSU students and their families. Your financial aid is distributed by your host university and TOPS credits during the first week of class.

Plan B: "Pay Back Home"

Students on Plan B pay their regular tuition rate and fees to LSU, while studying at the host university. While on a Plan B exchange, you remain eligible for most forms of financial aid, just as if you were still a student at LSU.

NOTE: Though every effort will be taken to ensure your preference, exchanges on a particular plan cannot be guaranteed. Certain schools only participate on Plan A or Plan B, though most accept both. Often, acceptance rates vary based on the payment plans.

Costs for NSE Exchange

Fee	Costs
NSE Application Fee	$150
Internal APA Fee	$113
Tuition on Plan A	Varies, in-state tuition rate at host university
Tuition on Plan B	LSU Fee Schedule
Concurrent enrollment fee	$100/semester while on exchange
Additional fees assessed by host campus	Varies, see NSE.org member campuses for information about required and optional fees
Housing and Meals	Varies, paid to host university regardless of payment plan
Books and supplies	Varies
Airfare/Travel Expenses	Varies
Personal Expenses	Varies