Living and learning in another culture in the midst of the unfamiliar adds to our understanding of the variety of cultures in our world and gives us a maturity and perspective which can be gained in no other way. IP keeps costs as low as possible. Enrollment fees are kept at an affordable level because part of your costs are supported by the State of California. IP also takes steps wherever possible to minimize costs. These factors make IP the most affordable study abroad opportunity for California residents.
Financial aid is available.
If you qualify for financial aid you may apply it to your year abroad. Each CSU campus financial aid office has a counselor available to talk with you about questions relating to study abroad and financial aid. The costs vary by country. Students pay for their own housing, meals, transportation and incidentals. These costs do differ from country to country depending on the economic situation of the country and the type of arrangements you select.