HECUA Program Information
Program Costs
Explore HECUA program fees, included expenses, scholarships, institution-specific pricing, and withdrawal policies. Review the available historical cost information to understand how program fees were structured and which details require verification.
Program costs can vary by program, academic term, and students’ home institution. Always verify current fees and policies before making financial decisions.
Historical information: The pricing and policy information on this page is based on HECUA's 2021–2022 program information. These figures and policies are historical and must be verified before being presented as current.
Cost Guidance
Understanding HECUA Program Costs
The amount students pay for a HECUA program may depend on the program type, their institution's membership category, and additional charges imposed by their home institution.
The program costs listed are what HECUA charges for participation in its programs. The final amount that a student pays might be higher and can vary from college to college.
Many colleges assess additional fees or charge their own tuition for off-campus programs. Some colleges also have specific financial aid rules for off-campus programs.
Therefore, all students should check with the off-campus study office and the financial aid office of their home institution to confirm their final cost for a HECUA program.
Your final cost may differ from the HECUA program price. Confirm your complete costs with both HECUA and your home institution.
Historical Policies
Cancellations and Program Changes
The provisions below reproduce supplied 2021–2022 policy information and should not be treated as currently applicable guarantees.
Historical policy from the supplied 2021–2022 information.
In the event of HECUA's decision to suspend or cancel a program, students will receive a refund of their deposit and any tuition paid, or HECUA can apply the payment to an alternate HECUA program or term.
Application fees are generally nonrefundable.
HECUA was monitoring health and travel protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic during the 2021–2022 academic year.
In the event of HECUA's decision to suspend or cancel a program, students would receive a refund of their deposit and any tuition paid, or the payment could be applied to an alternate HECUA program or term.
If a program had to move to a partially online or fully online format, HECUA would contact each student to determine whether the student wanted to proceed with the program, delay participation, change to another program, or withdraw.
If students chose to withdraw because a program had moved partially or fully online, HECUA would refund their deposit and tuition.
In the event of a student withdrawing or deferring due to safety concerns, students could request a full refund of their deposit and any tuition paid.
Financial Support
Scholarships and Financial Support
Students from HECUA consortium member institutions were eligible to apply for HECUA scholarships toward a HECUA program, according to the supplied historical information.
Students from consortium member institutions are eligible to apply for HECUA scholarships toward a HECUA program.
Visit HECUA's scholarship information page to learn more about award amounts and eligibility and to complete a scholarship application.
Explore HECUA Scholarships2021–2022 Historical Fees
International Semester Program Costs
The supplied 2021–2022 international semester program fees include tuition and all on-the-ground expenses, such as room and board, ground transportation, reading materials, and emergency medical insurance.
These historical fees refer to the Community Internships in Latin America program in Ecuador for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Institution Category | Historical Program Cost |
|---|---|
| Member School | $18,100 |
| Non-Member School | $18,900 |
These historical fees refer to the Italy semester program for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Institution Category | Historical Program Cost |
|---|---|
| Member School | $21,100 |
| Non-Member School | $21,900 |
These historical fees refer to the New Zealand semester program for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Institution Category | Historical Program Cost |
|---|---|
| Member School | $21,400 |
| Non-Member School | $22,200 |
These historical fees refer to the Northern Ireland semester program for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Institution Category | Historical Program Cost |
|---|---|
| Member School | $20,900 |
| Non-Member School | $21,700 |
Short-Term Programs
January and Summer Term Program Costs
January term and summer programs have different cost structures depending on the program and location. The supplied information covers historical fees for January-Term Ecuador and Race in America.
January term program fees include tuition, airfare, reading materials, and all on-the-ground expenses, such as room and board, ground transportation, and emergency medical insurance.
Summer program fees include tuition, reading materials, most meals, and tickets to events and opportunities associated with the program.
Race in America was based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, for Summer 2021 and did not include airfare.
Race in America was based in Jackson, Mississippi, for Summer 2022. Round-trip airfare was included in the overall fee, along with room and board and ground transportation.
These historical prices refer to the January-Term Ecuador program for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Institution Category | Historical Program Cost |
|---|---|
| Member School | $4,800 |
| Non-Member School | $5,200 |
For a detailed cost breakdown, including comprehensive tuition fees, comprehensive housing and student affairs fees, and additional expense estimates, use the official program cost resource when available.
Detailed January-Term Program CostsMinneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
The Summer 2021 Race in America program was based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, and did not include airfare.
| Institution Category | Historical Program Cost |
|---|---|
| Member School – University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities | $2,500 |
| Member School – Non-University of Minnesota | $3,500 |
| Non-Member School | $3,700 |
Jackson, Mississippi
The Summer 2022 Race in America program was based in Jackson, Mississippi. Round-trip airfare was included in the overall fee, along with room and board and ground transportation.
| Institution Category | Historical Program Cost |
|---|---|
| Member School – University of Minnesota | $5,500 |
| Member School – Non-University of Minnesota | $5,700 |
| Non-Member School | $5,900 |
Study USA
USA Semester-Long Program Costs
All Study USA semester-long programs in the supplied 2021–2022 information were based in Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota.
USA semester program fees include tuition, nearly all reading materials, field visits, including meals while traveling, and tickets to events and opportunities associated with the program.
2021–2022 Fees – US ProgramsThe prices below come from the supplied 2021–2022 program information and are historical. They must not be represented as current tuition or program fees without verification.
| Institution Category | Historical 2021–2022 Program Cost |
|---|---|
| Member School – University of Minnesota | $9,200 |
| Member School – Non-University of Minnesota | $14,600 or the tuition of the student's home institution, whichever is less |
| Non-Member School | $15,500 |
| Institution Category | Historical 2021–2022 Program Cost |
|---|---|
| Member School – University of Minnesota | $9,200 |
| Member School – Non-University of Minnesota | $14,600 or the tuition of the student's home institution, whichever is less |
| Non-Member School | $15,500 |
| Institution Category | Historical 2021–2022 Program Cost |
|---|---|
| Member School – University of Minnesota | $9,200 |
| Member School – Non-University of Minnesota | $14,600 or the tuition of the student's home institution, whichever is less |
| Non-Member School | $15,500 |
| Institution Category | Historical 2021–2022 Program Cost |
|---|---|
| Member School – University of Minnesota | $9,200 |
| Member School – Non-University of Minnesota | $14,600 or the tuition of the student's home institution, whichever is less |
| Non-Member School | $15,500 |
Fee Classification
Which Institution Category Applies to You?
Program fees differ depending on whether a student attends a University of Minnesota campus, another HECUA member institution, or a non-member institution.
University of Minnesota, member.
The supplied information identifies these University of Minnesota campuses:
- Twin Cities
- Duluth
- Morris
- Crookston
- Rochester
Member institutions, non-University of Minnesota.
These are institutions included in HECUA's member-institution list but not part of the University of Minnesota campus group.
The supplied information states that Denison University is a HECUA member institution, but its students pay the non-member rate.
View All HECUA Member InstitutionsNon-member institutions are all institutions not included in the HECUA member-institution list, as well as Denison University for fee-classification purposes.
The supplied information specifically states that Denison University is a HECUA member institution, but students pay the non-member rate.
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Withdrawal Fees and Refund Policies
The supplied historical HECUA policy explains how withdrawal dates determine the portion of the comprehensive fee retained by HECUA.
The HECUA application processing fee and program deposit are both non-refundable and non-deferrable.
HECUA makes substantial financial commitments on students' behalf well in advance of the start of a program.
If a student withdraws from participation, payments due and/or refunds of the comprehensive fee are based on the withdrawal schedule for the applicable program term.
Students who find it necessary to withdraw must communicate their decision in writing. They should send a signed letter, an email from the account identified on the program application, or a fax stating their intention to withdraw.
For purposes of establishing the refund amount, the official withdrawal date is based on the date HECUA receives the written communication of withdrawal.
| Withdrawal Notice Received | Amount Retained by HECUA |
|---|---|
| Prior to June 1 | Deposit |
| June 1 – June 30 | Deposit + 25% of comprehensive fee |
| July 1 – July 16 | Deposit + 50% of comprehensive fee |
| July 17 – August 14 | Deposit + 75% of comprehensive fee |
| After August 14 | Deposit + 100% of comprehensive fee |
| Withdrawal Notice Received | Amount Retained by HECUA |
|---|---|
| Prior to November 1 | Deposit |
| November 1 – November 15 | Deposit + 25% of comprehensive fee |
| November 16 – December 1 | Deposit + 50% of comprehensive fee |
| December 1 – December 10 | Deposit + 75% of comprehensive fee |
| After December 10 | Deposit + 100% of comprehensive fee |
Data-quality note: The supplied January-Term schedule contains an overlapping boundary on December 1: one row ends on December 1, and the next row starts on December 1. Preserve the original dates as supplied, flag the overlap for administrative verification, and do not silently decide which percentage applies on December 1.
| Withdrawal Notice Received | Amount Retained by HECUA |
|---|---|
| Prior to December 1 | Deposit |
| December 1 – December 15 | Deposit + 25% of comprehensive fee |
| December 16 – January 1 | Deposit + 50% of comprehensive fee |
| January 2 – January 10 | Deposit + 75% of comprehensive fee |
| After January 10 | Deposit + 100% of comprehensive fee |
| Withdrawal Notice Received | Amount Retained by HECUA |
|---|---|
| Prior to April 15 | Deposit |
| April 15 – April 30 | Deposit + 25% of comprehensive fee |
| May 1 – May 15 | Deposit + 50% of comprehensive fee |
| After May 15 | Deposit + 100% of comprehensive fee |
Before Making Decisions
Important Cost Notes
- Listed prices correspond to the 2021–2022 academic year and are historical.
- The final amount paid by a student may vary by institution.
- Home institutions may charge tuition or additional fees.
- Financial-aid rules may differ by institution.
- Students should contact their off-campus study office and financial aid office to verify their final costs.
- Students should verify the current status of HECUA scholarships.
- Students should verify current program terms, fee tables, cancellation policies, and withdrawal rules.
- Institution classifications should be verified against HECUA's official list.
- Application fees and deposits are described as nonrefundable and nondeferrable in the supplied historical withdrawal policy.
- The January-Term withdrawal table contains an overlapping December 1 boundary that requires administrative review.