• lodging either with a family or in an apartment,
• subsidized cultural and social activities,
• membership in the University of London Union (swimming, etc.)
• use of the University of London library
• a pass for travel on London's extensive public transportation system -anytime and everyday
• enrollment in the British Life and Culture lecture series and field trips

• medical and insurance policies

The 2009 London Semester Program fee is $8095 if you live in a British home with another London Semester student. If you live in an apartment in the Kensington area of central London, the fee is $9445. We strongly suggest you live in a British home, not only to save money but to fully appreciate your time and experience in London. The homestay fee includes breakfasts. Again, in addition to this fee, UW charges a $170 fee for registration and record keeping, since you will actually be taking UW courses in London that are automatically part of your UW course record (rather than transferring these courses to your record at the end of the Spring Semester). There is a $250 refundable damage deposit as well.

While $8095 seems like a large amount of money (and it is), compare the cost of one semester in London with cost estimates for one semester on the Laramie campus:  the estimated cost of attendance for one semester is $6675 (resident) or $9870 (non-resident).

Nearly all financial aid that you are eligible to receive at UW can be applied to the London Semester. In some cases, financial aid can be increased to reflect the higher expenses you may have (especially if you are an in-state student) studying in London.

Books generally cost about $200 for the semester. Round-trip airfare between Denver and London is about $850-950 if you shop around and buy your ticket early. See the "Planning and Preparation" page on this website for more information on travel costs. Students who have recently participated in the London Semester estimate that additional food (homestays usually include only breakfast, though some students also eat their evening meal with their homestay family or keep food in the family refrigerator) costs them between $80 and $150 per week, depending on your tastes. Personal expenses and miscellaneous expenses are estimated to be about $50 per week. Excursions that you may take are an additional expense.

If you want to take advantage of two optional tours arranged for London Semester students, you should budget $995 for the pre-semester European tour (Jan 4-9) and/or $610 for the midsemester break (February 20-23) to Scotland..

London is like other cities in Europe and in the US. It is expensive, but it can be affordable. The London Semester is one of the most affordable study-abroad experiences available, but you may need to budget your money and take advantage of opportunities to save money on meals, travel, and entertainment.

Costs and Dates for London Semester 2009
 

Application due to Ruth Shepherd (UW Exchange Advisor) by October 19, 2008
Final payment due to AIFS November 16, 2008*(see below)*

Estimated Basic Costs

Option A: Homestay (includes breakfast)
Program Fee *                                $8095
International Programs/A&S Fee     $170
Damage Deposit (refundable)         $250
Airfare through AIFS (approx)       $837
Books (approx)                             $200
Passport/Photos                             $100
Food (approx)                               $1880
Miscellaneous                                $ 600
                         TOTAL               $12,132

Option B: Shared Apartment
For an additional $1150, you may share an apartment with other London Semester students in London.
                         TOTAL               $13,282

Optional Excursion Costs
Pre-Tour of Europe                           $995
Midterm Break Tour of Scotland       $610

Flights

Chicago - Paris                                 $565 plus $162 taxes and $150 fuel surcharge
London - Chicago                             $877 Total

Chicago - London                             $565 plus $150 taxes and $122 fuel surcharge
London - Chicago                             $837 Total

Denver - Paris                                   $565 plus $150 taxes and $169 fuel surcharge
London - Chicago                             $884 Total

Denver - London                              $565 plus $150 taxes and $122 fuel surcharge
London - Denver                              $837 Total

Application is due October 19, 2008.  Also due at this time is a $450 deposit.  This includes a $50 non-refundable application fee.  The entire amount is non-refundable after November 16, 2008

*If you have spring semester scholarships that will not be available until January, an official letter stating the amount of awards will allow you to postpone the final amount due until January.*

Scholarships

International Programs Study Abroad Scholarship
Minimum GPA required of 2.75 cumulative or better.  Small grants that assist students in covering some of costs of study abroad. 

Dick and Lynne Cheney Study Abroad Grants
Minimum GPA required of 3.0 cumulative or better; students must be at least a sophomore or through their first semester of graduate work.  Small grants that assist students in covering costs for international and in-country travel during their study abroad. 

Dick and Lynne Cheney Fellowship for Excellence in Study Abroad
The Fellowship serves as a stipend for outstanding students that will make a significant contribution to their field via international study or research. 

Dick and Lynne Cheney International Semester Support Scholarship
This program provides assistance to Wyoming students who have extended their time to degree in order to participate in an international experience.

Various colleges, departments, and programs have scholarships for study abroad.  The College of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences both support international education.  So do the English Department and the University Honors Program.  The important thing is to ask.