Students are not permitted to engage in any part-time work while participating in the Homestay Program because it interferes with smooth interaction with the host families. While it is strongly recommended that all participants take advantage of the Homestay Program, students on restricted diets and students who, in the judgment of the University, may be better accommodated at the on-campus housing facilities, may request dormitory housing. The estimated costs for SUNY students who are residents of New York State are given below for tuition and fees, books, housing and meals, insurance, and group activities. Students should anticipate additional expenses for overseas and local transportation, passports and visas, and miscellaneous personal expenses. A more detailed cost sheet is available upon request.
All costs are subject to change.
Financial Aid Federal and New York State financial aids such as Regents Scholarships, Pell, TAP, and Guaranteed Student Loans are generally applicable for overseas study. The Albany Office of Financial Aid is able to consider only the applications of students matriculated at Albany for degree study. Other SUNY and non-SUNY students should contact the Office of Financial Aid on their home campuses for information about eligibility for all aid programs. This program qualifies for the AIEJ scholarships sponsored by the Japanese government. Students participating on this program are not eligible for Kansai Gaidai's Merit Scholarship.