Expenses
Fees are established annually by the Managing Committee. All selected students must pay a non-refundable deposit (applied toward tuition) and a security deposit (refundable in part or in full when all financial obligations to ICCS and to local businesses have been met - up to six months after completion of the program). There is a non-refundable surcharge/fee for students accepted from non-member colleges and universities.
Scholarships are available through the Galassi-Beria Scholarship Fund to those students demonstrating financial need. In recent years no student has had to forego a semester at the Centro because of the cost. For more information, and an application, click on the Financial Aid link in the menu.
Students must arrange and pay for their own roundtrip transportation to Rome. Personal expenses can be expected to be higher in Rome than at a student's home college or university. This increase usually comes from individual travel, higher costs for laundry, weekend meals, and attendance at concerts, plays, and movies. Program fee includes three meals per day, five days per week.
The following lists of fees and expenses should provide students with a realistic assessment of the cost involved in traveling to Rome and studying at ICCS. If you have any questions regarding ICCS fees and expenses, contact Duke University's Office of Study Abroad.
2009-2010 projected expenses (may be subject to change):
Tuition = $18,742.50
Program Fee = $3,520
Non-member Fee* = $300 (if applicable)
Transcript fee (non-Duke students) = $40
Residence Permit = $110 (includes required Italian insurance, emergency care only)
Books = $300
Airfare** = $1500
Weekend meals = $1,000
Miscellaneous = $1,000
Total*** = $26,212.50
* The fee for non-consortium members is due at the time of acceptance, is non-refundable.
** Varies with East or West Coast departure.
*** Add $100 if passport must be purchased.
Note: A 150 Euro security deposit will be collected in Rome. Refundable based upon upkeep of residence.
Financial aid: Duke students receiving financial aid are eligible for aid for this program (work-study funds must be converted to loans). Students are individually responsible for making the necessary arrangements with the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid and the Bursar. Non-Duke students are not eligible to receive financial aid at Duke and should contact their home institutions for financial aid information. Billing will be handled through the Duke University Bursar's Office.
Scholarships: Scholarships have ranged from less than $1000 to over $10,000. For details on applying for the scholarship, see Financial Aid & Scholarships.
