Program Fees

The program fee for 2006 was $4000 for Iowa residents from the Iowa Regents institutions and $4750 for non-Iowa residents and students not from Iowa Regents institutions.

This program fee includes

  • 8 credits of tuition at ISU and U of I and 12 credits at UNI
  • Accommodations and half-board.Host family living with breakfast and dinner provided.
  • Instruction, class space and computer lab at the Sofogest-Pitiot in Lyon.
  • Pre-departure orientation and materials.
  • Excursions (in the past they have included Provence, Beaujolais, and the Lyon area).
  • International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
  • Supplemental international insurance coverage
  • Farewell Banquet with your host family.
  • Local transportation (a monthly pass for the bus/subway system in Lyon).
  • Some books, course packs, photocopied materials.

Not covered:

  • Air and surface transportation to and from Lyon. An optional group flight is arranged, but not included in the program fee.
  • Noon weekday meals.
  • Application fee
  • Passport and visa fees
  • Spending money
  • Basic international insurance coverage
  • Any additional tuition or study abroad fees that your home institution may require

Students may expect to need a minimum of $125 per week for personal expenses, including noon meals during the week.