This is the perfect way to learn about Spanish families, customs, and cuisine. It is also a great way to practice and improve your Spanish skills. Albany makes all the arrangements for homestays. The families provide room and board and a variety of services, including laundry. Most families host two American students per semester.
Students also have the option of making their own housing arrangements in local apartments.
Albany can help by explaining the general process, but we are not able to get involved in the search, rental decision, or contract process for the accommodations. You are fully responsible for making the final arrangements. These costs are estimates and include tuition, university fees, room, board, an activity fee, and round-trip air fare. They do not include additional expenses for local transportation, health insurance, books, passport and visa fees, and miscellaneous personal expenses. You could be eligible for more financial aid than you currently receive.