The overall charge for the program is kept as close as possible to the average comprehensive fees at consortial colleges. The 1999-2000 fee will be announced in early 1999. In recent years, many students have received scholarships that significantly lowered the actual cost of attendence. Students from GLCA and ACM colleges should remain eligible for their college's financial aid program and should consult their aid officers well in advance. It should be noted that return travel expenses from Shimane are also included.
Many participants stop by Hiroshima, Nara and Kyoto on their return trip to Tokyo.
After departure from the United States, no part of the program fee expended on a student's behalf is refunded if the student withdraws from the program. Students are responsible for lunches in Tokyo, personal expenses, books and roundtrip travel between their home and Tokyo. Many students work part time in Tokyo to offset most, if not all, such expenses. Should you have questions on costs please contact Japan Study.