Student Budget Outline
Use this tool to estimate how much it may cost you to take your education abroad. Expenses vary from country to country, use the helpful links
below to gain insight on some of the varying costs.
Item
Travel documents
Description
$$$
Expenses
Visa, passport, study permit, etc... (see link below for consular or embassies in
Canada)
Immunization
Check with your local Health Unit to see if you need vaccinations for the country
Health insurance
You must secure adequate health insurance for your travels (NU recommends
Student Guard -see link below)
Tuition & Fees
See attachment "Key dates & costs at host institution"
Accommodations
See attachment "Key dates & costs at host institution"
Airfare
Shop online &/or with agent for best price (consider time of year, ticket flexibility &
luggage weight restrictions)
Shipping
Look into the cost of shipping to the host country and back to Canada
Telephone & postage
Look into the costs of long distance phone plans & postage cost
Local transportation
Consider the cost of rail, bus, subway pass etc...
Travel & entertainment
Food & groceries
Equipment &/or clothing
Personal items
Gifts & souvenirs
Destinations you want to visit while abroad (budget for hostels, cheap flights, rail
pass, entry fees etc...)
You will be eating at restaurants & going out more often (figure how much you will
spend)
Will you require special clothing to suit the climate and or conditions of the host
country?
Soap, toothpaste, prescription &/or over the counter medication etc… (bring your
own from home)
Consider bringing some "Canadian" gifts for friends you'll make abroad as well for
your people back in Canada
Other fees
School supplies, books, laundry, etc…
Exchange rate
Don't forget to consider the exchange rate (see currency calculator link below)
TOTAL (Expenses)
Income
You will be eligible for OSAP over the duration of your studies abroad (see Financial
Aid link below)
OSAP
Jack & Mary Ann Jones
Award
Awarded to student going on exchange $250 - $1,000 (See Financial Aid)
OBW/ORA/OMG
Students going on the OBW/ORA/OMG will automatically be granted $2,000 $2,500
Personal savings
--
Parent's contribution
--
Grants &/or awards
--
Other income
--
TOTAL (Income)
( - ) TOTAL(Expenses)
BALANCE
Helpful Links
Consular Affairs: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/consular_home-en.asp
Student Guard: http://www.guard.me
Currency Calculator: http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html
Host Institution websites: http://www.nipissingu.ca/international
Financial Aid: http://www.nipissingu.ca/financialaid/
Public Health Units: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/contact/phu/phuloc_mn.html