Affiliate programs charge a program cost which is inclusive of the affiliate's program cost, University of Minnesota Advising, Placement, Academic and Administrative Costs (APAAC), and international travel, health, and security insurance. Based on these additional services and benefits, the overall program cost may be higher than the affiliate's published program cost.
How to Calculate the Total Program Cost
- Find your affiliate program cost by visiting your affiliate's fee website.
- Find your affiliate program on the charts below
- Add the APAAC amount to the affiliate's published program cost (available on the affiliate's website).
- Multiply the International Health Insurance rate by the number of months you will be abroad.
- Apply the fee reduction offered by your affiliate program, if applicable.
Advising, Placement, Academic, and Administrative Costs (APAAC)
The APAAC covers:
- Application processing
- Advising services
- Orientation
- Course registration
- Grade transfer and posting for resident credit
- Program billing
- Financial aid assistance, when applicable
Fee Reductions
The Learning Abroad Center works closely with a select portfolio of education abroad organizations, called affiliates, that provide learning abroad opportunities for University of Minnesota students. The Learning Abroad Center negotiates with the affiliates for a fee reduction whenever possible. All affiliate fee reductions are entirely passed on to students.
Academic Year 2024–25
| Affiliate | APAAC (Year) | International Insurance approximate cost per month | Fee Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| CET* | $3,900 | $60 | $3,500** |
| Chinese Flagship Capstone Year | $6,225 | $60 | Not applicable |
| IES | $3,900 | $60 | $2,000 |
| IFSA** | $3,900 | $60 | $2,500 |
| ISEP | $3,900 | $60 | Not applicable |
| UofM Systems (UMC, UMD, UMM, UMR) | Included in the program fee | Included in the program fee | Not applicable |
Fall 2024
| Affiliate | APAAC (Semester) | International Insurance approximate cost per month | Fee Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| CET* | $2,700 | $60 | $1,500** |
| IES | $2,700 | $60 | $2,000 |
| IFSA** | $2,700 | $60 | $2,500 |
| ISDSI | $2,700 | $60 | $5,000 |
| ISEP | $2,700 | $60 | Not applicable |
| SFS | $2,700 | $60 | $3,000 |
| SIT | $2,700 | $60 | $2,700 |
| UM-Systems (UMC, UMD, UMM, UMR) | Included in the program fee | Included in the program fee | Not applicable |
Spring 2025
| Affiliate | APAAC (Semester) | International Insurance approximate cost per month | Fee Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| CET* | $2,700 | $60 | $1,500** |
| IES | $2,700 | $60 | $1,000*** |
| IFSA** | $2,700 | $60 | $2,500 |
| ISDSI | $2,700 | $60 | $5,000 |
| ISEP | $2,700 | $60 | Not applicable |
| SFS | $2,700 | $60 | $3,000 |
| SIT | $2,700 | $60 | $2,700 |
| UofM Systems (UMC, UMD, UMM, UMR) | Included in the program fee | Included in the program fee | Not applicable |
May, Summer, & Winter Break 2024
| Affiliate | APAAC (Summer) | International Insurance cost per month | Fee Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| CET* | $1,500 | $60 | $1,000** |
| ICLP | $2,350 | $60 | Not applicable |
| IES | $1,500 | $60 | Not applicable |
| IFSA** | $1,500 | $60 | $500 (irrespective of number of sessions) |
| ISDSI | $1,500 | $60 | Not applicable |
| ISEP | $1,500 | $60 | Not applicable |
| SFS | $1,500 | $60 | 4-week: $300 6+weeks: $600 |
| SIT | $1,500 | $60 | $750 |
| UofM Systems (UMC, UMD, UMM, UMR) | Included in the program fee | Included in the program fee | Not applicable |
* Does not apply to Study Abroad in Jordan (CET Jordan) and Language Immersion in China (CET China-Beijing Summer). The total fees for these programs are listed on the Learning Abroad Center's website under the Fees tab and already include all fee reductions. CET offers an additional $500 fee reduction to continuing students (ex: adding a semester program to a summer program or a summer program to a semester program). The academic year fee reduction listed above already includes the continuing discount.
** IFSA offers Prague Tech Career Accelerator program participants the choice of either a travel grant or experiential stipend to use on-site as part of their new program development initiative:
- 2024–25: $500 per student
***There have been changes made to IES's Public School grant model and the Affiliate Fee Reduction. Beginning spring 2025, all students will automatically receive $1,000, and additional amounts will vary depending on your EFC (expected family income), up to $7,000. To apply for these additional funds, please complete IES's Study Abroad Scholarships & Aid Application.