Study Abroad in San José: Fees
| Session/Term | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fall or Spring Semester (Semester Program) | $9,995 |
| Fall Semester Hybrid Program: 7 weeks online followed by 5 weeks in Costa Rica | $8,795 |
| Spring Semester Extended Semester Program | $11,695 |
| Spring Spanish Language and Internship Program (Extended Semester only) | $11,695 |
| Spring Certificate of Knowledge Program (Extended Semester only) | $11,695 |
| Optional Early Start Online Program (Fall Semester Only) | + $995 |
Stay for a year and save $1,000
Students enrolling for a full year (two semesters) at the same campus receive an automatic fee reduction of $1,000 toward their second semester fee.
Program Fee Includes:
Pre-Departure
- Personalized assistance from site specialists on the AIFS Admissions Team in the U.S. to help you prepare for your study abroad experience, answer questions about the academic program, provide course syllabi and assist with the student visa process
- Pre-departure resources including online course descriptions, an information handbook and an online AIFS account to help you manage your application and pre-departure materials
- Student networking resources allow you to connect with other students who will be going on your program, as well as AIFS alumni who can provide first-hand information and advice on what to expect
On-Site
- Tuition up to 23 semester credits depending on program and course selection
- Housing Homestay with a local family
- Meals Breakfast and dinner every day in the homestay
- Excursions and Day Trips including a 3-day excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park, a 3-day excursion to Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs and Monteverde Cloud Forest and a day trip to Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation, Grecia and Sarchi in Alajuela
- Cultural and social activities such as walking tours, film club, illustrators club, visit to the Teatro Nacional, an indigenous reserve, cooking class, and visits to local museums and markets
- On-Site Resident Director tto help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
- Orientation workshops to help you get to know your classmates better, familiarize you with the local area, advise you about living in Costa Rica and help you to adjust to the culture
- Internship and Volunteer opportunities
- University services including the library, lunch ticket packages, free Wi-Fi, printing card, computer labs, cafeteria and shuttle services to homestays
- Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
- 24-hour emergency telephone service allows you to reach AIFS staff at any time in an urgent situation
- Wide range of environmental studies courses
Upon Return
- Official transcript issued by the Universidad Veritas. One official copy will be sent to the student’s home institution on completion of the program
- Re-entry materials and support upon return to the U.S. to help you make the transition back to life after your study abroad experience
- Alumni network and career development opportunities on the AIFS Alumni Advocate and AIFS Alumni Ambassador Programs
Optional Components
- Optional Early Start Online Program (Fall Semester Only) – $995
- Excursions
- Sarapiquí hiking and rafting (2 days – $265)
- Bocas del Toro, Panama (4 Days – $575) extended program only
- AIFS Flight Package (see below)
Please note fee does not include the refundable $95 application fee. Students not selecting the AIFS Flight Package are responsible for arranging their own flights according to the most up-to-date itinerary.
AIFS Program with Optional Round-Trip Flights and Airport Transfers
For your convenience, AIFS will arrange your round-trip airfare (including all fuel surcharges, taxes and fees), meet you at the arrival airport(s) and provide transportation to and from the program site on scheduled arrival and departure dates.
Fall or Spring Semester
Flights
- U.S. to San José
- San José to U.S.
Airport Transfers
- Airport to Campus
- Campus to Airport
Fees by departure city
| Atlanta | $860 |
| Boston | $820 |
| Buffalo | $820 |
| Charlotte | $1,060 |
| Chicago | $880 |
| Cincinnati | $1,020 |
| Columbus | $840 |
| Dallas | $1,060 |
| Denver | $1,160 |
| Des Moines | $1,100 |
| Detroit | $1,000 |
| Houston | $940 |
| Los Angeles | $940 |
| Miami | $760 |
| Minneapolis | $1,040 |
| New York/ Newark | $840 |
| Orlando | $700 |
| Philadelphia | $680 |
| Phoenix | $1,040 |
| Pittsburgh | $780 |
| Raleigh/Durham | $880 |
| San Francisco | $940 |
| Seattle | $1,040 |
| St. Louis | $860 |
| Washington, DC | $720 |
The optional flight package prices listed are subject to change and will be confirmed at time of invoicing. (Program fee is guaranteed.)
