You CAN afford a quarter in Washington, DC!


Program Budget for 2008-2009

UCI Campus Expenses

Per Quarter

Washington DC Expenses

Per Quarter

Registration Fees**
2,783
 Registration Fees**
2,783

Room & Board

3,422
 Rent
2,478
Books & Supplies
521
 Books & Supplies
150
Local Transportation
455
 Local Transportation
350
Personal
503
 Meals/Living Expenses
1,500
 
Local Sightseeing
350
 
Roundtrip Airfare to DC
400
 
Professional Wardrobe
400
Total Estimated UCI Cost:
$7,684

**Total Estimated DC Cost:

$8,411

*UCI Registration Fees listed are for the 2007-08 academic year. Registration Fees for 2008-09 are still TBD and will be posted once known. Add Non-Resident Tuition, if applicable.

**NOTE: We are offering a Fall Semester Program for a limited number of participants. The total estimated budget for the fall semester is $10,376. The costs are the same as above, except an additional $1090 for rent and an additional $875 for estimated meals, living expenses, and local transportation during the additional 4 weeks spent in DC.

 

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

  • The UCI Financial Aid Office adjusts aid awards to meet the increased costs of the Washington DC Academic Internship Program! Upon selection, the Washington DC program will provide participant names to the Financial Aid Office, who will recalculate awards based on the budget above.

Other Budget Considerations:

  • Most DC participants indicate that, overall, living expenses in Washington seemed to be significantly higher than at their UC campuses.
  • Students remark that they tend to eat more meals at restaurants and spend more on entertainment when in Washington DC.
  • Although rare and competitive, it is possible to find a paid internship in DC. Apply early and to several internship sites, if you are hoping to find a paid internship.

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