While most programs are comparable to staying at LSU for the year or semester it can be helpful for budget planning and scholarship applications to have a wide overview of all possible expenses. The following is an outline of possible expenses. It is meant to be general and your particular budget will differ based on your own needs. Don't forget to check with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to see how your aid package will impact your exchange costs. Once you have been accepted to a program, take advantage of the scholarship materials in our office and apply for as much you can!
Semester/Year International Exchange:
- Tuition- ISEP and Bilateral both use LSU tuition. So whatever you pay here, that’s what you pay there. Check the registrar's website for the current tuition and fees. ISEP Direct pays the host school’s tuition, which can be found on the ISEP website. Be sure to include any scholarships you might have.
- Room and Board-
- ISEP- LSU room and board. What would you pay here for a basic meal plan and a dorm room? Check the campus dining and residential life websites for the most current rates.
- Bilateral- you pay school’s room and board. Search the host school’s website to see what they charge for room and board. APA can help you with this if you can't find the information.
- Application fees:
- Bilateral- $200
- ISEP Exchange- $315 +$175 (LSU fee)
- ISEP Direct- $60 + $175 (LSU fee)
- Flight- round trip - you cannot purchase a one-way ticket with the currentvisa restrictions.
- Normal living expenses like dinner out, concerts, etc. Remember to take in account the exchange rate
- Passport and Visa. Passports are $97. Visa fees vary by country. Visit www.state.gov and click the “Visas” link to see fees.
- Any vaccines necessary. Check out which one’s you might need at www.cdc.gov/travel.
Semester/Year National Student Exchange:
- Tuition and Room & Board- Check the NSE directory to see which plan is offered by the school you wish to attend.
- Plan A: Student pays the host institution’s in-state tuition, housing, and fees. Each university’s tuition is different, and prices can be found in the NSE directory, which can be obtained from Dawn Humble, the NSE coordinator
- Plan B: The student pays their own tuition to LSU. Check the registrar's website for current tuition rates. Student pays the host institutions room and board. Check the NSE directory for the specific school or get a directory from our office.
- Application Fee: $238
- Flight or travel expenses
- Normal living expenses.
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