{"id":1216,"date":"2023-03-30T21:49:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T21:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/flp\/?page_id=1216"},"modified":"2026-08-10T18:13:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:13:05","slug":"financial-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/flp\/home\/programs\/resources-for-students\/financial-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty-Led Programs: Costs & Withdrawal Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Quick Overview<\/h2>\n

Planning to join a Faculty-Led Program? Here’s everything you need to know about costs and what happens if you need to withdraw.<\/p>\n

Student Program Fee<\/strong>
\nEach program has an individual cost. The cost of the Program Fee varies by location, length of the program, time of year (Maymester or Summer), and other program-specific factors. Detailed costs are provided in each program\u2019s brochure under the \u201cCosts\u201d tab and are charged in addition to tuition.<\/p>\n

What the Program Fee Includes<\/strong>:
\n\u25cf Lodging accommodations
\n\u25cf Some group meals
\n\u25cf Program-related transportation (on-site)
\n\u25cf Entry fees for program-related activities (e.g., museum visits, academic excursions)
\n\u25cf Administration fee<\/p>\n

What the Program Fee Does Not Include:<\/strong>
\n\u25cf USC tuition and mandatory university fees
\n\u25cf International health insurance (if applicable)
\n\u25cf Airfare and travel to\/from program location
\n\u25cf Travel insurance
\n\u25cf Textbooks or required course materials
\n\u25cf Personal spending (e.g., souvenirs, meals outside of group activities)
\n\u25cf Personal travel or independent transportation<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca1 <\/span>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Each program has a detailed Cost Sheet on its brochure page to help you budget exactly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note that fees are subject to change per program<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities for Late Payments:<\/strong><\/p>\n