Ecuador » PUCE » Finances

The OUS seeks to make its exchange programs affordable and accessible. For detailed information regarding the program budget (both the program fee and an estimate of personal expenses), please click on the following:

• PUCE - Fall semester (fall)
• PUCE - Spring semester (winter/spring)
• PUCE - Academic year

The program fee includes academic and administrative fees, room and board, on-site support, orientation expenses, group activities, and health and accident insurance.
The program fee does not include airfare, visa expenses including travel to the Consulate General of Ecuador in San Francisco, CA, campus-based fees* and personal expenses such as local transportation, textbooks, laundry, recreation (including travel), personal supplies and incidental expenses.

*Note: Students will be charged a Study Abroad Fee by their home OUS institution. This fee varies by institution though is generally about $300 per term and will be billed to students by their home university. Students should also determine with their home university whether resource fees for their major will be charged during their time abroad.

Program costs for the upcoming academic year will be set in May. The program fee for non-resident and graduate students is higher than that for resident undergraduates

Information regarding payment schedule and refund policy will be provided during the OUS orientation.

Funding

You can finance your exchange in Ecuador in many ways. Most forms of financial aid, such as grants or loans for which you are eligible at your home campus, may be applied to the program. Veterans’ benefits may also be applied. Although most forms of financial aid may be applied to program costs, students should be aware that they may need to supplement their standard financial aid package.

In addition to the resources available through your Financial Aid Office, you can find a list of available local and national scholarships by clicking here.

More Information on Billing and Financial Aid

Click here for detailed billing and financial aid instructions for your particular university: