How much does semester at sea cost

Meals. All meals aboard the ship are included. Even on days in port.

Does Semester at Sea offer financial assistance? Yes. ISE offers a variety of need-based financial awards. Students who qualify for federal aid and loans can also receive ISE assistance.

You may apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible – students can receive more than one award! About 60% of Semester at Sea participants receive ISE scholarships or work grants each year.

With Semester at Sea program fees ranging from around $26,000 to $32,000 for room, board and tuition, the program is not cheap (there are far more affordable programs out there). When you add books, immunizations, personal programs, visas, and airfare, you can expect to pay $35,000 to $41,000 for the full program.

Semester at Sea: The Only Program of its Kind

Over a 100-day voyage on a shipboard campus, students select academic courses drawn from 20 – 25 fields of study that are integrated with relevant field classes in up to a dozen countries, allowing for an experiential, comparative education that is truly global.

You can easily schedule a one-time or sustaining gift. For more information (including a short video and fund description) on the various funds that our donors support, please click here. If you need assistance making a gift to Semester at Sea, please call 800.854.0195 or email giving@semesteratsea.org.

ISE Awarded Aid

International Student Advancement Award. $3,500-$10,000. Students must be enrolled in a University outside of the United States.