Kasteel Well
Fall 2013/Spring 2014 Estimated Costs
Please note that all financial aid, including Emerson grants and scholarships will transfer to a fall or spring semester at Kasteel Well. If you are currently paying under a deferred payment plan such as Tuition Pay, you will want to increase your tuition cost by $2,590 (the current cost of the KW travel package).
Fall 2013 Estimated* Costs
*2013/2014 tuition & room/board, health fees, etc. will be determined the end of March 2013.
| Tuition (16 credits) | (Cost per credit $1,049) | $16,784 |
| Room and Board per semester (14 meals per week) | Single | $7,229 |
| Double | $6,979 | |
| Triple | $6,729 | |
| Quad | $6,479 | |
| European Travel Package (see details below) Note: If you purchase your own flight ticket to/from Europe, a portion of this amount will be deducted from your bill | $2,590 | |
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*Estimated EC Aetna Student Health Insurance – Yearly 8/15/2013 – 8/14/2014 - this charge will automatically appear on the Fall term bill. If you have the mandatory insurance coverage required for living in Europe, you can waive this If your current plan meets the coverage requirements, please follow instructions for the Student Health Insurance Plan Online Waiver Form. Please VIEW the health and safety section of our website for mandatory insurance requirements for castle students. |
$1,261
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Undergraduate Student Services Fee (includes Health Clinic Fee, Student Government Association Fee and Registration Fee) |
$315 | |
| Orientation Fee: Europe | $35 | |
| TOTAL Estimated for a student in a TRIPLE room with EC health insurance who is on the group flight | $27,714 | |
| + Average amount of "spending money" for a semester abroad (includes average spent on weekend meals, entertainment, shipping, air and rail fare for independent travels, bus tickets & taxi money, accommodation, mobile phone costs, etc. - (see below for details) | + $ 4,200 | |
Cost Difference between a semester in Boston and a semester at the Castle
$2625 (travel and fees) + $4,200 (spending money) = $6,825
Spring 2014 Estimated Costs
| Tuition (16 credits) | (Cost per credit $1,049) | $16,784 |
| Room and Board per semester (14 meals per week) | Single | $7,229 |
| Double | $6,979 | |
| Triple | $6,729 | |
| Quad | $6,479 | |
| European Travel Package (see details below) Note: If you purchase your own flight ticket to/from Europe, a portion of this amount will be deducted from your bill | $2,590 | |
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*Spring Term Students* - The cost of health insurance will NOT appear on your spring bill. If you wish to purchase Emerson's Spring Term Student Health Insurance (coverage from January 1, 2013 - August 14, 2013) please contact Student Services. The cost is $781 for undergrads. The EC Aetna Student Health plan meets mandatory coverage requirements for students participating in this program. Please VIEW the health and safety section of our website for mandatory insurance requirements for castle students. |
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Undergraduate Student Services Fee (includes Health Clinic Fee, Student Government Association Fee and Registration Fee) |
$315 | |
| Orientation Fee: Europe | $35 | |
| TOTAL Estimated for a student in a TRIPLE room, with EC health insurance, who is on the group flight | $26,453 | |
| + Average amount of "spending money" for a semester abroad (includes average spent on weekend meals, entertainment, shipping, air and rail fare for independent travels, bus tickets & taxi money, accommodation, mobile phone costs, etc. - (see below for details) | + $ 4,200 | |
Cost Difference between a semester in Boston and a semester at the Castle
$2625 (travel and fees) + $4,200 (spending money) = $6,825
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European Travel Package: *$2,590
Included in the European Travel Package
Not Included in the Travel Package
- R/T airfare: Boston/Amsterdam.
- * A portion of this amount will be deducted from your bill if you make your own flight arrangements (this credit varies each semester, usually between $850 to $1100)
- Arrival and Departure (group) ground transportation to/from Schiphol Airport to/ from Kasteel Well
- One-way transportation to the required group excursion cities - PAY ATTENTION: students must arrange and pay for their transportation back to the castle (or other cities they may want to travel to) at the end of group excursions.
- Required excursion city hotel accommodations and some meals
- Required excursion city museum admissions and special event entry tickets
- Third Party Liability Insurance.This policy will cover a student’s personal liability for damages, loss of property, injury, or death caused or inflicted while participating in the Kasteel Well Program
- International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
- FRIDAY & SATURDAY MEALS
- Individual transportation costs for a one-way return trip back to the castle (or other travel destinations) at the end of required GROUP field excursions. This includes the group excursions to Amsterdam Berlin and Madrid.
- Orientation Fee Europe, $35: This fee covers the cost of activities during orientation weekend at Kasteel Well.
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Spending Money for the Kasteel Well Program, $4,200: Most spring and fall semester students need approximately $4,000 to travel on a budget. Many students will spend more money, some will spend less; the amount you need depends on your personal travel style, how many weekends you travel away from the castle and how much shopping you do. A recent survey of former KW students revealed these averages:
- $ 800 +/- on shopping, entertainment, nightlife, etc.
- $ 450 +/- on ground transportation (trains, bus, taxi and subways)
- $ 900 +/- on airfare to destinations around Europe
- $ 800 +/- on accommodations for independent travels
- $ 100 +/- each weekend on meals ($100 x 12 = $1,200)
- $ 50 +/- on phone and texts
- Mobile Phone: For safety purposes, all castle students are now required to carry a mobile phone that functions in Europe.
- Health Insurance Coverage in Europe: Participants in the Kasteel Well Program must have an insurance plan that provides coverage outside of the United States. Please visit the Health & Safety section to view mandatory insurance coverage requirements for castle students.
For additional information, call 617-824-8567 or email castle@emerson.edu.
