Education Abroad program fees are billed to your CU Boulder Bursar Account. You will automatically receive an email to your colorado.edu email address when your Education Abroad program fees are billed. To view the cost of your program in advance of receiving your bill, refer to the the Program Cost webpage.
Pro-Tip: Understanding Your Program Fee
The Education Abroad Program Fee is divided into two or three charges:
The Education Abroad Program Fee is divided into two or three charges:
- IC – Instructional Costs/Tuition
- SA Non-Resident Fee IC – Non-Resident Fee (if applicable)
- OT – Health Insurance plus Housing and Meals (if included in the program fee)
Billing Timeline
EA Deposit Billed | Program Fee Billed | Fin. Aid and Scholarships Applied | Bill Due | |
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Fall Programs | Upon signing Participant Contract | late July | 10 days prior to the CU Boulder semester start date, or 10 days prior to your program start date (whichever comes later) | September 5 |
Spring Programs | Upon signing Participant Contract | early January | 10 days prior to the CU Boulder semester start date, or 10 days prior to your program start date (whichever comes later) | February 5 |
Summer Programs | Upon signing Participant Contract | May | 7 days prior to the CU Boulder summer classes start date, or 7 days prior to your program start date (whichever comes later) | June 5 |
Academic Year Programs | Upon signing Participant Contract | late July (60%) and early January (40%) | 10 days prior to the CU Boulder semester start date, or 10 days prior to your program start date (whichever comes later) | 60% due September 5th; 40% due February 5th |
Winter Programs | Upon signing Participant Contract | varies depending on program confirmation | 10 days prior to your program start date |
varies, but typically due October 5th |
Education Abroad programs are not eligible for payment plans.
While students pay their program cost directly to CU Boulder and Education Abroad pays the program organization, there may be additional fees that the student must pay the program organization directly. These may include: application fees, deposits, course fees, additional instructional costs, special excursions and all or partial housing costs.
Contact the EA Finance Team with any billing questions.
Cancel for Any Reason Insurance
Education Abroad recommends that students carefully consider purchasing Cancel/Interrupt for Any Reason insurance after they have been accepted into an Education Abroad Program. Cancel/Interrupt for Any Reason (CFAR/IFAR) insurance can help safeguard an investment in an education abroad experience.Last Updated September 2021