Fees and Withdrawals
HECUA Program Fees
All students should check with their home institution as fees and billing policies may differ significantly from what we note in the below charts.
International Semester-Long Programs
International semester-program fees include tuition and all on-the-ground expenses (e.g., room & board, ground transportation, reading materials, emergency medical insurance).
| Site | Member School Fee | NonMember School Fee |
| Ecuador (CILA) | $15,250 | $16,050 |
| Northern Ireland | $17,500 | $18,300 |
| Scandinavia (SUST) | $17,500 | $18,300 |
| New Zealand | $17,500 | $18,300 |
USA Semester-Long Programs
All USA semester-long programs are based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. USA semester-program fees include tuition, nearly all reading materials, some field visits (including meals), and tickets to events and opportunities associated with the program.
| Program | Member School Fee | NonMember School Fee |
| City Arts | Varies* | $13,900 |
| Environmental Sustainability | Varies* | $13,900 |
| MUST: Poverty, Inequality, and Social Change | Varies* | $13,900 |
| Writing for Social Change | Varies* | $13,900 |
*Students from member schools enrolling in Twin Cities programs pay either (1) the tuition of their home college or (2) $13,100—whichever is less. The fee for students from the University of Minnesota is $8,100.
January-Term Programs
J-term programs fees include tuition, airfare (based out of Minneapolis, MN), visa expenses, reading materials, and all on-the-ground expenses (e.g., room & board, ground transportation, and emergency medical insurance).
| Site | Member School Fee | NonMember School Fee |
| Bangladesh | $5,900 | $6,100 |
| Ecuador | $4,000 | $4,200 |
Summer Short-Term Programs
Summer program fees include tuition, reading materials, most meals, and tickets to events and opportunities associated with the program. For students participating in Race in America Then & Now based in Jackson, Mississippi, round-trip airfare from Minneapolis is also included in the overall fee, in addition to room & board, and ground transportation.
| Program | Member School Fee | NonMember School Fee |
| Environment & Agriculture** | $2,500 | $2,700 |
| Race in America Then & Now | $2,900 | $3,100 |
**By paying an additional $400 students can add an internship component to the end of the Environment & Agriculture program. This will also raise the total overall credits to 6, from 4.
For a detailed look at all of HECUA program fees please download HECUA's PROGRAM FEE BREAKDOWN (an Excel document). Note the three tabs in the document:
- Cost breakdown for all international programs for students from member schools
- Cost breakdown for international programs for students from non-member schools
- Cost breakdown for all domestic programs (for U of M, member, and non-member students).
HECUA does offer three unique scholarships for students applying to HECUA programs. Visit HECUA's scholarship information page to learn more about the award amounts, eligibility, and for an actual scholarship application.
Withdrawals
The HECUA application processing fee and program deposit are both non-refundable or deferrable.
HECUA makes substantial financial commitments on the students' behalf well in advance of the start of the program therefore if a student withdraws from participation, payments due and/or refunds of the comprehensive fee will be based on the schedule outlined below.
Should students find it necessary to withdraw from the program, they must submit a signed letter, or email from the account identified on the program application, stating the intention to withdraw. The official withdrawal date, for purposes of establishing the refund amount, will be based on the date of HECUA's receipt of the letter of withdrawal (which also may be faxed).
The refund schedule is as follows:
Fall Programs
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
January-Term Programs
Withdrawal notice received: Amount retained by HECUA:
Prior to Nov 1 Deposit
Nov 1 - Nov 15 Deposit + 25% of comprehensive fee
Nov 15 - Dec 1 Deposit + 50% of comprehensive fee
Dec 1 - Dec 10 Deposit + 75% of comprehensive fee
After Dec 10 Deposit + 100% of comprehensive fee
Spring Programs
Withdrawal notice received: Amount retained by HECUA:
Prior to Dec 1 Deposit
Dec 1 - Dec 15 Deposit + 25% of comprehensive fee
Dec 16 - Jan 1 Deposit + 50% of comprehensive fee
Jan 2 - Jan 10 Deposit + 75% of comprehensive fee
After Jan 10 Deposit + 100% of comprehensive fee
Summer Programs (commencing in May or June)
Withdrawal notice received: Amount retained by HECUA:
Prior to Apr 15 Deposit
Apr 15 – Apr 30 Deposit + 25% of comprehensive fee
May 1 – May 15 Deposit + 50% of comprehensive fee
After May 15 Deposit + 100% of comprehensive fee
