Program Cost

The cost for your participation in the Paris American Academy summer will include the following items. Please note these are estimates from the previous summer program.

Cost for Fashion Workshops

Item

Cost

Notes

International Health Insurance

$100

Required for all students participating in an education abroad program.

Tuition (6 credit hours)

KSU Tuition

Tuition rates will vary based on your tuition-guarantee cohort rate. Please visit the Kent State Bursar's Office for the most up-to-date tuition rates.  Students are required to register for a minimum of 6 credit hours. KSU tuition is only for Fashion students. You can review the Kent State University Cost of Attendance information here.

Paris American Academy Housing

$2,500

Housing rates will vary based on exchange rates. Price is for a shared apartment. 

Round Trip Airfare

$1,650 (estimate)

Only applicable for students participating in the group flight. Independent travelers will pay for their flight on their own

Total Payable to KSU Bursar for Fashion students $4,250 + KSU Tuition  

Cost for ID, Fine Arts and Creative Writing Workshops

Item

Cost

Notes

International Health Insurance

$100

Required for all students participating in an education abroad program.

Paris American Academy Tuition

$5,100

Tuition rates will vary based on exchange rate

Paris American Academy Housing

$2,500

Housing rates will vary based on exchange rates. Price is for a shared apartment.

Round Trip Airfare

$1,650 (estimate)

Only applicable for students participating in the group flight. Independent travelers will pay for their flight on their own

Total Payable to KSU Bursar

$9,350  

Here are a few things to keep in mind while you look over the program costs.

  • These costs do not include food, textbooks, travel to group flight departure points, and other incidentals.
  • These estimates are not guaranteed for future semesters.
  • Most Kent State University scholarships will apply to study abroad costs and  federal financial aid will apply. Non-KSU students, contact your university financial aid office for information
  • Please remember to apply early if you are planning to use financial aid or loans
  • You will be billed by the Kent State University Bursar for the items listed above (excluding airfare if you fly independently). A three-payment plan is available.
  • When budgeting, take into account what optional independent travel around Europe you might want to do.