Year Budget Sheet for Waseda University
Year Budget Sheet for Waseda University
Budget Item Exchange (Full Year)
BILLABLE EXPENSES *   $0.00
Dartmouth Fees (Full Year Exchange) *   $1,416.00
Dartmouth 2023-24 Tuition (Full Year Exchange) *   $63,684.00
Billable subtotal:  $65,100.00
NON-BILLABLE EXPENSES   $0.00
Round Trip Transportation   $7,000.00
Food   $6,000.00
Housing   $7,000.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment (Exchange)   $1,000.00
Visa Fees   $50.00
Miscellaneous   $3,000.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $24,050.00
Total: $89,150.00
Notes:

Glossary

For a description of what's covered in each budget item calculation, click or hover over the budget item titles.


Use the student OCP budget tracking spreadsheet created by a Student Alumni Mentor to help you stay on track.
Or, for more information on budgeting and budgeting app recommendations, read the finances sections in the Student Handbook for Off-Campus Programs.

Dartmouth Billable Expenses

  • Dartmouth Fees: (see glossary)
  • Dartmouth Tuition: Students pay their regular tuition to Dartmouth.
     
  Student-Covered Non-Billable Expenses
  • Round-Trip Transportation: (see glossary) Waseda covers all travel and accommodation costs for the Beijing field trip.
  • Living Expenses: Students pay living expenses (food and housing) directly to Waseda.
    • Food: Students are responsible for preparing and/or purchasing their own meals. Tip: Research local food prices, determine the amount you intend to spend each week for your lifestyle, and multiply by the number of weeks on program to determine out-of-pocket food costs.
    • Housing: Students live in single rooms in Waseda's international students dormitory. Waseda covers the cost of housing for students participating in the Global Leadership Program. Students are responsible for their utilities costs (electricity).
  • Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment: (see glossary)
  • Miscellaneous: (see glossary) It is recommended that students budget funds from the Miscellaneous category toward local/regional transportation costs.

Obtaining Funds for Non-Billable Items

High-need Financial Aid students can obtain funds for non-billable budget items via a financial aid “refund.” Some high-need students not only will owe nothing on their billing statement but will have enough aid leftover to cover their round-trip transportation and other costs after their billed charges are paid. The following options are only available to students who will have a large enough refund available in their accounts to cover the travel charge. See more about studying away on Financial Aid.
 
Option 1: Purchase your own flights upfront and reimburse yourself out of the account refund available at the start of the term.
Option 2: If option 1 is not possible and if you qualify for this support, you may be able to book your flight through the College’s travel service, Travel Leaders, where it is charged directly to your D-Pay account and your D-Pay credit balance will cover the cost of the ticket.
Please contact the Office of Financial Aid with any questions.
 

Scholarship Information

Dartmouth students studying at Waseda are eligible for Waseda's support in applying for the Japanese Ministry of Education and Science Scholarship (MEXT). This is a generous scholarship that supports foreign students who study in higher education institutions. 
Note: Amounts listed for individual budget items are the best estimates currently available.
Last updated for AY 2023-24 by CRT on 17 JAN 2024. 
* Billable item