The program at Christie's Education is full year only. See program information for the most recent academic calendars. There are additional surcharges for the Rome, and Christie's programs based on the charges to Hollins for those programs. The Athens program fees do not cover all meals. These expenses vary tremendously from student to student and depend largely on where you are and how much and what kind of leisure travel you undertake.
Some students spend much more than that, others much less.
In Mexico, expenses should be considerably lower unless you spend lots of time in tourist resort areas. For those spending two terms abroad, second term expenses may be lower, since you may have already done much of your travelling. All financial aid can be applied to your Hollins bill for Hollins Abroad and most affiliated programs. There is no limit on the amount of federal, state, or outside aid that can be applied. If a work-study job would normally be part of your financial aid package, your package will be adjusted as needed for the period you are abroad.