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CIEE Santiago, Dominican Republic Summer Public Health (1 session) Budget Sheet

Summer 2026

Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $23,812

The estimated total cost includes all aspects of the study abroad experience. Tuition, housing, meals, airfare, visa fees, books/supplies, local transportation, and personal expenses are included in this estimate. These fees may be paid to Vanderbilt or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.

Fees Paid to Vanderbilt University

Students pay Vanderbilt tuition for each term abroad (read more). Fees paid to Vanderbilt University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term.Any Vanderbilt summer funding you have been awarded will be automatically applied to your account.

Tuition $22,710
Program Fee $132
Administrative Fee $0
Total Paid to Vanderbilt $22,842

Estimated Out of Pocket Costs

These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than Vanderbilt. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.

Meals 0
Housing 0
Visa/Residence Permit 75
Books/Supplies 55
Local Transportation 70
Personal Expenses 170
Airfare 600
Total Paid Out of Pocket $970

Key Details

Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: CIEE tuition (10 credits), housing (no meal plan), CIEE participation confirmation fee, and CIEE health insurance.

  • The CIEE application fee for this program is included in the tuition or program fee you pay to Vanderbilt.
  • Visa/residence permit costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
  • Airfare costs are highly variable and influenced by a number of factors, so we recommend making your own estimates based on your personal travel plans.
  • There may be predeparture costs associated with health checks, vaccination, prescriptions, etc. These costs will vary individually and are not estimated here.
  • In addition to the costs above, you should also maintain your health insurance coverage in your home country in case of medical emergency.