Estimated Program Cost
Airline Fare: RT Boston to San Jose, CR ...... $950
Airline baggage fee …… $50 ($25 each way)
Mandatory Travel Insurance …… $25
Room and board in Costa Rica ..... $2275
(Includes all meals, ground transportation, and park fees)
Total Program Cost ..... $3300*
(The costs for required personal items such as passport fees or hiking boots not included)
Scholarships are available to cover 80% of your total expenses.
Download scholarship application at:
https/bhcc.edu/studyabroad
*Your total estimated cost with scholarship: $600-$700
(Does not include tuition and fees for BHCC academic credit)
Your total tuition and fees for ENV120 with scholarship.
(Based on tuition and fees for fall semester 2023)
Massachusetts Residents $184.00
Non-resident/International students $348.80
Financial aid may be used to cover your 20% of the total costs.
Scholarship application deadline is Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 5:00PM
Non-scholarship participation available on a space available basis.
(Contact Professor Robert Steeper by January 15, 2024)
Travel Insurance
Primary Health Insurance is required to participate. You will also be required to purchase supplemental Travel Health and Evacuation Insurance for a minimal charge. If you are under 30 this should cost no more than $25 for the 12 days. You can purchase travel insurance online.