For our study abroad programs to be equally accessible for all students and to be able to provide financial aid, Elmhurst utilizes a Home School Tuition Model for study abroad. With this policy, tuition for a semester or year abroad will mirror a semester or year on campus: For long-term study abroad programs, students maintain full-time status at Elmhurst and pay tuition as if they were attending classes on campus. This allows students to retain their financial aid during their semester or year abroad. Please note that the Home School Tuition policy does not apply for summer study abroad programs.
Generally, students will select and pay for room and board directly with the Elmhurst partner and/or affiliate. For most programs, these fees are similar to a semester of EU campus housing.
Students will receive two invoices for the study away semester or year, a summary of which is below:
- Bill from Elmhurst University
- Unless a student has outstanding charges, students will find the following charges on their Elmhurst bill:
- Bill from Program or Host Institution
- Elmhurst only pays the tuition costs associated with the program. Students will be billed directly for non-tuition expenses which may include the following:
- Housing
- Meals
- International health insurance
- Additional Fees
- Elmhurst only pays the tuition costs associated with the program. Students will be billed directly for non-tuition expenses which may include the following:
Study abroad students should always take personal costs into consideration when planning their time abroad. Personal costs may include:
- Passport Fee
- Local Travel/Transportation
- Airfare
- Shopping/Clothing
- Food
- Visa, if applicable