Costa Rica

Costs and Scholarships

Global Gateway for Teachers cannot provide exact cost information since costs will vary throughout the year and from one individual to the next. Please note that all estimates are listed in U.S. Dollars. Keep in mind that foreign currency exchange rates will affect the value of the U.S. Dollar and hence your budget.

• IU Bloomington Students

  There are a number of scholarships available for IU Bloomington students who participate in Global Gateway, some up to $4000.

  • Tuition and fees: Most IU Bloomington students will cover this cost with their regular tuition, though some exceptions may apply.
  • Registration Fee: $325 (non-refundable)
  • Program Medical Insurance: $100
  • Roundtrip Airfare:  $600 – $1000 +
  • Room & Board (weekly):  $100+
  • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses:  Travel and excursions, eating out, gifts, souvenirs, phone plans, etc.
  • Other Considerations:  Passport ($130), travel insurance (strongly recommended)

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  Estimated total for 8-week stay:
  $1825 – $2225^*
  *does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance

• Guest Campus Students

  Not sure if you're from a guest campus? Find out here.
  Check with your campus financial aid office for available scholarships and grants.

  • Tuition and fees: Students from guest campuses pay for three credit hours:
    • Undergraduate Indiana Resident: $322.23 per credit hour
    • Undergraduate Non-Resident: $1218.88 per credit hour
  • Registration Fee: $325 (non-refundable)
  • Program Medical Insurance: $100
  • Roundtrip Airfare:  $600 – $1000 + travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Room & Board (weekly):  $100+
  • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses:  Travel and excursions, eating out, gifts, souvenirs, phone plans, etc.
  • Other Considerations:  Passport ($130), travel insurance (strongly recommended)

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  Estimated total for 8-week stay:
  Indiana Resident: $2791.69 – $3191.69^*
  Non-Resident: $5481.64 – $5881.64^*
  *does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance

• Partner Campus Students

  Not sure if you're from a partner campus? Find out here.
  Check with your campus financial aid office for available scholarships and grants.

  • Placement Fee: $900
  • Registration Fee: $325 (non-refundable)
  • Program Medical Insurance: $100
  • Roundtrip Airfare:  $600 – $1000 + travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Room & Board (weekly):  $100+
  • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses:  Travel and excursions, eating out, gifts, souvenirs, phone plans, etc.
  • Other Considerations:  Passport ($130), travel insurance (strongly recommended)

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  Estimated total for 8-week stay:
  $2725 – $3125^*
  *does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance