Burgos Program Cost and Financial Aid

The basic cost of the 2023 Burgos program through Western Michigan University is $7,910.

Costs included in the fee

  • Tuition
  • Administrative fees
  • On-site orientation
  • Room and board
  • Health Insurance
  • Class-related excursions
  • Transportation by bus from Barajas airport to Burgos upon arrival (students are responsible for making their own arrangements for transportation from Burgos to Barajas for departure)

Costs not included

  • Round trip transportation (estimated $3,800)
  • Passport
  • Visa
  • Covid tests
  • Books
  • Personal expenses (estimated as the same or less than in the U.S.)

Insurance

Western Michigan University purchases basic medical insurance to cover this program’s participants while they are abroad. Information regarding this coverage will be distributed to each student by the study abroad office upon acceptance to the program. Students will receive health insurance information outlining the extent of coverage and the procedures to follow in case of accident or illness abroad. Additional health insurance coverage is not required for the program, but students may wish to purchase supplementary coverage. Questions concerning health insurance should be directed to the Office of Study Abroad at Office of Study Abroad.

Financial aid

The WMU President's Grant for Study Abroad award is given on the basis of demonstrated financial need and/or merit. For students accepted for the Burgos program, the application process for this grant is quite simple. Application for this grant may be made at the time of application for the program and does not require additional faculty recommendations or essays.

A variety of other study abroad assistance is available through the Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education.

Departmental scholarships are available. Business students should also consult with the Haworth College of Business about any other possible awards.

Students who already receive other financial aid (University, state, federal) should direct questions about this matter to the foreign study coordinator in the Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education or the Office of Student Financial Aid.