Tuition and fees for EAS-X377 Field Geology and Paleoanthropology at Olduvai Gorge. June 12 - July 22, 2024
| Undergrad Resident | Undergrad Out-of-State | Grad Resident | Grad Out-of-State | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1933.38 ($322.23/hour) | $7,313.28 ($1,218.88/hour) | $2,533.26 ($422.21/hour) | $7,983.06 ($1,330.51/hour) | Bursar will email notice of your invoice |
| Other expenses for all students | Notes |
|---|---|
| International Travel Insurance: $71 | Mandatory insurance coverage for the entire trip |
| Tanzania Living Cost (including safaris, lodging & permits): $4,500 | Bursar will email an invoice to students for these fees. |
| Visa for US nationals: $100 | This is a cost that students will pay on their own before travel. |
| Airfare from US to Kilimanjaro International Airport | This is a cost that students will pay on their own before travel. |
Cost Descriptions
Field Costs
Field cost includes room and board, ground transportation and contingencies throughout the field course, and immigration, research and other Tanzanian government fees related to the course.
Health Insurance: The program will provide health insurance coverage for all students participating in the course through Indiana University.
Travel Costs
Round trip airfare from Indianapolis to Kilimanjaro ranges from $1,300 to $2,200 depending upon your choice of air carrier and time of booking. Detailed travel information including airlines flying to Kilimanjaro can be acquired upon request (contact us).
Visa: Visit the Embassy of Tanzania’s website for information on obtaining a visa.
Payments
For payment, view a detailed description at: https://studentcentral.indiana.edu/pay-for-college/pay-bill/index.html
Tuition is subject to change without notice by action of the Trustees of Indiana University.
Additional Insurance
Emergency Insurance: The AMREF flying doctors provides air ambulance evacuation and emergence medical service in Tanzania. The charity organization has many years of experience in medical emergency evacuation in very remote areas of Africa. In case of emergency a patient will be evacuated to the nearest referral hospitals in Nairobi, Arusha or Kilimanjaro as recommended by the flying doctors crew.
AMREF
Each field school participant is required to subscribe for membership in AMREF before leaving home. This is NOT included in the field costs. The membership is $16/month for a package that includes 2 air ambulance evacuations.
Withdrawals and Fee Reimbursements
Tuition: Students who withdraw one week after the beginning of the course will receive a 100% reimbursement of their tuition. Those who withdraw during the second week will receive a 50% tuition reimbursement.
Field Costs: Full reimbursement of these fees can only be made to students who withdraw before April 15. A 50% reimbursement will be made to those who withdraw between April 16th and May 1st.