Program Costs
Before arriving in Granada, you should budget your anticipated expenses for the entire semester. The budget should take into account spending on transportation, cell phone data, school materials, eating out, cultural and social activities, as well as independent travel.
The budget presented below is approximate and reflects basic expenses – based on previous student experiences – that you should account for in your financial planning. It does not include estimates for personal independent travel outside of Granada nor for social activities, as these expenses will vary widely by individual student.
The amounts listed correspond to the entire semester, 4 months in the fall and 4.5-5 months in spring.
| Expense | Expense Type | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Program Fee * | Billed by Home Institution | Provided by Home Institution | Provided by Home Institution |
| Homestay Housing Fee (all meals & weekly laundry included) | Billed by Home Institution | $ 5,500 | $ 6,300 |
| Residence Hall Housing Fee (meals included except on weekends & holidays) | Billed by Home Institution | $ 5,500 | $ 6,300 |
| Groceries & Laundry (for residence hall students only) | Direct Student Cost | $660 | $800 |
| Visa fees | Direct Student Cost | $180 | $180 |
| Airfare (Estimate varies based on departure location) | Direct Student Cost | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Local Transportation | Direct Student Cost | $250 | $320 |
| Books & Supplies | Direct Student Cost | $185 | $230 |
| HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION COSTS | |||
| Estimated Personal Expenses** (Varies according to individual spending habits) | Direct Student Cost | $1,500 | $2,000 |
- Program Fee includes:
- tuition fees
- pre-departure and on-site orientations
- student services, library & study lounge at CASA Granada Center
- academic & cultural advising throughout the semester
- program-organized cultural activities, day trips & overnight excursions
- health and safety insurance through Sanitas (in Spain) and International SOS (while traveling outside of Spain)
- 24-hour emergency response provided by onsite staff
** Estimated Personal Expenses figures represent averages and include incidentals and living expenses. If you plan to travel outside of your program location you should estimate an additional $1,000-$3,000.
CASA Granada Withdrawal Policy
Should you withdraw from the program, you will be charged a non-refundable housing fee according to the following table:
| If you withdraw | You will be responsible for |
|---|---|
| 61+ days prior to the start of the program | 0% of the housing cost |
| 60-31 days prior to the start of the program | 50% of housing cost |
| 30-1 day prior to the start of the program | 75% of housing cost |
| Program start date or after | 100% of housing cost |
