Sample Budget Worksheet - KCP Summer Short-Term Program

Budget Item

Amount

Round trip airfare*

$1,500*

Program Costs (non-credit option**)

$1,980

Includes airport pick-up (for students enrolled in a KCP arranged housing option), onsite orientation, textbooks, most costs of excursions and activities, and minor medical insurance.

**Academic credit is given for an additional fee.

Cost of Academic Credit

Housing

Dormitory (not including meals)

$2,640

Homestay (includes breakfast and dinner)

$2,970

Meals

Dormitory meal package:
breakfast and dinner

$300*

Lunches on your own (homestay or dorm meal plan)*

$280*

-or-
All meals purchased independently *

$960-$1,200*#

Other

Personal Expenses*

$400-$600*

Transportation fees for class or school activities when not covered by program cost*

$35*

*Amounts for these items are approximate.

# Vegetarians or particular eaters may want to consider purchasing food independently. The budget amount shown is approximate; some thrifty students have been able to eat on much less.

Note: Make sure to bring enough Yen with you to last the first few weeks. $500US in Yen should be enough until you find out where to exchange money.