Summary
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates: Spring 2025: January 15 – April 13, 2025
Fall 2025: September 3 – November 30, 2025
Credits Offered: Please see program details below.
Application Deadline: Spring: October 15
Fall: March 15
Program Fee:
Includes tuition for 12 credits*, homestay housing and partial board, arrival/departure assistance, on-site orientation, cultural activities, excursions, international health and travel insurance, and administrative fee. Airfare is NOT included in the program fee. All students are responsible for arriving at their study abroad location by the first day of the program.
*Students may enroll in up to 15 credits. This will increase the program cost. Please consult our office for further details.
Spring Program Payment Schedule:
- $350 application fee and deposit is due on or before October 15.
- $5,685 (remaining program fee balance; estimate) is due on or before December 1. Payments must be made with certified check or money order. No cash, personal checks, or credit cards. Payments should be made at the Office of Education Abroad during office hours.
- Tuition in the amount of $3,660 (undergraduate, in-state rate for 12 credits) will be billed and collected by the Bursar's office; this amount must be paid via CUNYfirst by December 1.
- Students are responsible for meeting the payment deadlines regardless of funding source, i.e. Macaulay Opportunities Fund, scholarships, loans, or any other type of financial aid. Late fees will be applied to all delayed payments.
Fall Program Payment Schedule:
- $350 application fee and deposit is due on or before March 15.
- $5,685 (remaining program fee balance; estimate) is due on or before May 1. Payments must be made with certified check or money order. No cash, personal checks, or credit cards. Payments should be made at the Office of Education Abroad during office hours.
- Tuition in the amount of $3,660 (undergraduate, in-state rate for 12 credits) will be billed and collected by the Bursar's office; this amount must be paid via CUNYfirst by May 1.
- Students are responsible for meeting the payment deadlines regardless of funding source, i.e. Macaulay Opportunities Fund, scholarships, loans, or any other type of financial aid. Late fees will be applied to all delayed payments.
Financial Aid: Please be sure to meet with the Financial Aid Office to discuss your particular financial aid package.
Scholarships: Students interested in applying for the Gilman scholarship should email Stephen Lassonde at ops@hunter.cuny.edu.
In addition to the Gilman Scholarship, students should visit our Scholarships and Finances page for more opportunities.