Students pay their own international airfare and any other travel expenses. Except for the cost of travel, and the cost of traveling in Europe, most students report that the academic year in Heidelberg is the same or slightly more expensive than a normal academic year in Lexington. All dormitories have single rooms and shared cooking facilities. Lunch and dinner are available in the Mensa. The academic year runs Oct. 15 to July 15 with a 6-8 week break between semesters.
Most financial aid requires full-time enrollment.
Application Forms are available in the German Department or from Study Abroad Services. Phil Mcknight is the academic advisor for the Exchange Program. Cost varies and tends to increase slightly each year. Eurail Youth Flexipass which provides ten days of travel during a two-month period throughout Western Europe, including Ireland, Greece and Hungary. Expenses away from the site are not covered.