Budgeting

The fees and estimated expenses for each program can be found on the program brochure pages available through the JCMU Application Portal.

Make sure to consider potential expenses beyond the base JCMU program and housing fees. The major expenses NOT included in the standard program/housing fees are:

Airfare. Students make their own flight arrangements within the program schedule. JCMU will designate a "recommended flight" that will be met at the airport by JCMU staff.
Food. Students living in the residence hall must provide their own meals. Students living in a homestay will receive breakfast and dinner at no additional cost but must provide their own lunches.
Travel Expenses. All personal travel expenses outside of JCMU-arranged travel included in the program itinerary are the responsibility of the student.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses. Including independent travel, entertainment, gifts, etc. These miscellaneous expenditures vary greatly from student to student given variations in the yen/dollar exchange rate and personal spending habits.
Elective Course Overload Fees (semester programs only). Students participating in JCMU's semester-long programs may typically enroll in up to 15 credits of coursework without any additional charge. Participants who enroll in additional JCMU courses will be assessed an overload fee per credit over 15 credits. Current overload fees can be found on the program brochure page.
Interim Housing Fees. JCMU housing is always provided between fall and spring semesters for continuing Academic Year (or Kalamazoo ICRP) students and is included in the housing fee. JCMU-provided housing is typically available for continuing students between other consecutive programs or terms but may incur additional housing fees as outlined on the program brochure page.

The fees and estimated expenses for each program can be found on the program brochure pages available through the JCMU Application Portal.

Make sure to consider potential expenses beyond the base JCMU program and housing fees. The major expenses NOT included in the standard program/housing fees are:

Airfare. Students make their own flight arrangements within the program schedule. JCMU will designate a "recommended flight" that will be met at the airport by JCMU staff.
Food. Students living in the residence hall must provide their own meals. Students living in a homestay will receive breakfast and dinner at no additional cost but must provide their own lunches.
Travel Expenses. All personal travel expenses outside of JCMU-arranged travel included in the program itinerary are the responsibility of the student.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses. Including independent travel, entertainment, gifts, etc. These miscellaneous expenditures vary greatly from student to student given variations in the yen/dollar exchange rate and personal spending habits.
Elective Course Overload Fees (semester programs only). Students participating in JCMU's semester-long programs may typically enroll in up to 15 credits of coursework without any additional charge. Participants who enroll in additional JCMU courses will be assessed an overload fee per credit over 15 credits. Current overload fees can be found on the program brochure page.
Interim Housing Fees. JCMU housing is always provided between fall and spring semesters for continuing Academic Year (or Kalamazoo ICRP) students and is included in the housing fee. JCMU-provided housing is typically available for continuing students between other consecutive programs or terms but may incur additional housing fees as outlined on the program brochure page.