Costs and Scholarships
Affordability
Getting to Rome shouldn't be a problem. In fact, with our affordable payment plan, scholarships, and discounts, a semester at the JFRC may actually cost less than staying home. Here's the breakdown:
JFRC Semester 2012-2013
- Tuition (12-18 credits) ....................................................................................... $16,545
- Room and board ................................................................................................ $5,840
- Study abroad fee (Loyola students only; payable upon application) ......................... $100
- Technology Fee...................................................................................................... $75
- Permesso di soggiorno fee..................................................................................... $200
Total (excluding scholarships, financial aid, and other discounts)........................................ $22,760
JFRC Summer Session 2012 (five-week session)
- Tuition (6 credits) .............................................................................................. $3,930
- Room and board ................................................................................................ $2,200
- Activities and excursions...................................................................................... $1,000
- Study abroad fee (payable upon application)............................................................ $100
- Technology Fee....................................................................................................... $30
Total (excluding scholarships, financial aid, and other discounts)........................................... $7,260
Scholarships
Follow the Scholarships link and apply for one of the several scholarships available to all JFRC students during the Fall and Spring semesters. No scholarships are available for the summer sessions.
Visiting Students
- Consult your home institution's study abroad advisor to confirm costs of the JFRC and what aid may apply.
Loyola Students
- Tuition and fees at the JFRC are comparable to, and may cost less than, a semester in Chicago.
- All federal, state, and Loyola aid will apply (federal work study does not).
- Office of the Bursar
Added Value
SUMMER
- Stay for both summer sessions and receive a discount.
- Three all-day-long trips are included,
- Bridge sessions 1 and 2 with an intercession in Greece or Italy (priced separately).
SEMESTER
- Enjoy extended off-campus orientation outside of Rome.
- Acclimate yourself to your new surroundings through on-site lectures at the Colosseum and Roman Forum.


