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Finding the money to study in Japan can be a complex task. You may find this report of financial aid resources, in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, helpful. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download and install Acrobat Reader now.
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Here is a sample budget for a typical KCP semester program.
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Sample Budget Worksheet - KCP Semester Program
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Budget Item
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Amount
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Round trip airfare*
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$1,500*
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Program Costs (non-credit option**)
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$2,310
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Includes airport pick-up (for students enrolled in a KCP arranged housing option), onsite orientation, textbooks, most costs of excursions and activities, and minor medical insurance.
**Academic credit is given for an additional fee.
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Housing
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Dormitory (not including meals)
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$3,300
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Homestay (includes breakfast and dinner)
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$3,500
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Meals
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Dormitory meal package:
breakfast and dinner
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$400*
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Lunches on your own (homestay or dorm meal plan)*
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$350*
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All meals purchased independently*
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$1,200-$1,500*#
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Other
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Personal Expenses*
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$500-$750*
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Transportation fees for class or school activities when not covered by program cost*
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$35*
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*Amounts for these items are approximate.
# Vegetarians or particular eaters may want to consider purchasing food independently. The budget amount shown is approximate; some thrifty students have been able to eat on much less.
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Make sure to bring enough Yen with you to last the first few weeks. $500US in Yen should be enough until you find out where to exchange money
Scholarships that can be used for study abroad may be awarded on the basis of personal attributes (ethnic or religious background, parents’ field of employment, children of veterans, descendents of immigrants from specific countries), or on academic focus, major, or career path. Your challenge is to locate relevant funding. You may find further scholarship and financial aid information at your school’s study abroad office. Here is a starting list to help you:
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
Sponsored by the Association of Teachers of Japanese, these scholarships provide assistance of up to $4,000 to qualified students for study at an eligible program in Japan.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia
Offered through the Institute of International Education, these awards provide funds for study abroad in East and Southeast Asia ranging from $3,000-$7,000, depending on the length of the study abroad program.
Gilman International Scholarship Program
Offered through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education, this program provides awards for study abroad, for U.S. citizens or U.S. national students who are receiving federal need-based aid under Title IV: Pell Grants, Federal Work-Study, Stafford Loans, Perkins, Loans, and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. Awards are up to $5,000, depending on length of program.
Millennium Scholars Program
Offered through the Millennium Society, these awards are for students in an accredited, undergraduate, degree-granting college or university that offers a cross-cultural environment, be between the ages of 17 and 25, and have verifiable need for financial assistance.
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Funded by the Rotary Club Foundation, these scholarships are awarded for study or training in another country where Rotary Clubs are located. These awards are available: Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship, Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship, and the Multi-Year Scholarship.
As you research financial aid, be sure to consult these websites.
College Board
News and up-to-date information on financial aid, a scholarship search, and links to financial aid resources.
CollegeNET
A good resource for information on financial aid and scholarships. It includes factual information, defines the different types of financial aid, and provides information about the FAFSA form, scholarships, private aid, and other forms of alternative financing.
Embark
A site for finding colleges and financial aid. It includes sources of financial aid, advice for students, and specific information for high school, college, graduate, transfer and international students. Information for parents as well.
Fastweb
Do your own free search, from a database of over 180,000 scholarships and loans.
International Education Financial Aid
Provides financial aid information for students wishing to study in a foreign country. Contains a comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs and other information to assist students in their pursuit to study abroad.
Office of Student Financial Assistance, Direct Loans
The federal government’s Direct Loan website, with information on accounts, entrance counseling, and loan consolidation.
Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
Information about aid, advice about finding aid, and a special section on financial aid for study abroad. A good general resource is the Financial Aid Information Page.
U.S. News & World Report: Financial Aid
Information on types of financial aid, relevant articles, deciphering your financial aid award letter.
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