Florence Program Costs

Estimated Program Costs:

  

Summer

Fall or Spring

Notes

Florence Program Costs: Applied to your Student Account

Kent State TuitionOhio Resident: $3,664.50 
Non-Ohio Resident: $6,201.90 
Ohio Resident: $6,722.60 
Non-Ohio Resident: $11,795.20 

Based on 6 hours in Summer. Based on 12-18 hours in Fall/Spring. Kent Campus 2025-2026 Tuition Guarantee Cohort Rates. Check your Tuition Guarantee Cohort Rate

Florence Program Fee$900.00 $2,100.00 Balance after School of Fashion Study Away Program Fee Deposit.  
Housing$1,500.00 $4,000.00 Based on shared apartment. 
Fashion Study Tour Excursions Fee $500.00 $1,600 Includes lodging and transportation. 

Airfare 

(Group Flight Option) 

$2,000.00 $1,800.00 If not participating in Group Flight, expense becomes out of pocket.  
International Health Insurance $100.00 $350.00 Required for all students. 

Florence Program Costs: Out-of-Pocket Expenses

School of Fashion Study Away Program Deposit$500.00 $500.00 Deposit due January 15.  
Office of Global Education Application Fee $60.00 $60.00 Required by Office of Global Education. 
Passport $165.00 $165.00 Costs vary between first time applicant vs renewal. Cost listed is for first-time applicant.  
Visa $0.00 $70.00 Visa is not required for US passport holders in summer.
Meals $1,000.00 $2,500.00 Varies by personal spending habits. 
Living + Personal Expenses $1,000.00 $2,500.00 Estimated costs for books or supplies, personal shopping, personal travel, and public transportation. 

Total Estimated Cost 

 Ohio Resident: $11,389.50 
Non-Ohio Resident: $13,926.90 
Ohio Resident: $21,367.60 
Non-Ohio Resident: $26,440.20 
Estimated total without scholarships and financial aid applied.

The costs listed above are estimates and are not the final costs billed to students.  

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