Tuition & Fees
On this page, you can learn about tuition & fees for our onsite direct enroll programs.
All payments must be made prior to the beginning of the program. Gustolab International reserves the right to withhold the Record of Study in the case of unpaid balances. The record of study will be released once accounts are paid in full.
Services, policies and terms of payment may differ for customized programs, independent studies as well as virtual programs. Please contact us for more information.
COURSES & ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP IN ITALY – DIRECT ENROLL
The program tuition fee varies according to the number of courses chosen. It usually includes the services listed on our support and services page.
The program tuition fee for an academic internship usually includes the placement, a research project including advising and mentoring and Italian language instruction.
Please see the respective program page for the updated fee on upcoming programs.
OTHER FEES – ITALY PROGRAMS -DIRECT ENROLL
| Item | Amount |
| Gustolab International Record of Study (Electronic copy sent by email) |
Free to all students successfully completing a program. |
| Transcript fee – Request transcripts from Portland State University (PSU) |
$ 600 This will be included in your program invoice. |
| Access official transcript from PSU (online, mailed or faxed) |
Official transcripts are $ 5 per copy. Additional fees will apply if transcripts need to be mailed or faxed. |
| Hard copy Record of study (if requested) |
$ 40 – $ 100 May be higher depending on the shipping address |
| Enrollment letter for visa request (Onsite programs only. If requested, fee for hard copy visa letters sent by courier) |
$ 40 – $ 100 May be higher depending on the shipping address. This will be included in your program invoice. |
| Insurance (Onsite programs only) |
Usually ranging from $ 100 – $ 300 Students are required to enroll in a select insurance policy with Cultural Insurance Services International. Prices and enrollment procedures will be sent to you with your acceptance letter. Not included in the program invoice. |
| After notice of acceptance, a non-refundable down-payment is required to commit to the program. This will be deducted from the program fee. | $ 400 |
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Housing security deposit (Onsite programs only)
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| Single room housing supplement. On request, upon availability (in addition to regular housing fee) | Starting from $ 500. |
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Housing security deposit (Onsite programs only) |
$ 200 Not included in program invoice. |
OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES FOR ITALY PROGRAMS – DIRECT ENROLL
All students should anticipate additional out-of-pocket expenses. These will vary considerably based on your personal needs and choices. Typically, students will encounter the following additional expenses (may vary depending on exchange rates)
| Item | Estimated amount |
| International Transportation | $ 1,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 200 |
| Food | $ 140/week |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $ 100/week |
PAYMENT METHODS- DIRECT ENROLL
Participants will receive instructions on how to pay when they receive their admission decision. Payment may be received by credit card or by check. All payment must be received before the program start date. An invoice from Gustolab International will be sent to participants. Please contact us if you need to defer payment until you receive financial aid.
Non-refundable deposit: Once accepted to the program, students will receive an acceptance letter along with detailed information on how to commit to the program by paying the non-refundable deposit of $400. Students have 7 days to commit to the program. The non-refundable deposit may be higher if the student is attending a customized program.
Balance: After the deposit is received, an invoice for the balance due to Gustolab International will be sent to students along with detailed information on how to pay.
WITHDRAWAL AND CANCELATION POLICY – DIRECT ENROLL
Please inquire with us about our withdrawal and cancellation policies.
JAPAN AND VIETNAM PROGRAMS – DIRECT ENROLL
The program tuition fee usually includes instruction, program activities, excursions and accommodation in a home stay. Please see the respective program pages for the updated fee on upcoming programs.
CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS
Are you attending a customized program? Different conditions may apply for students from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Hobart and William Smith Colleges or students attending other customized field schools. Learn more.
