While many other Japanese language programs will cost between $8,000 and $13,000 per semester, the KCP program costs $5,800 or less—about half the cost!  Academic credit and financial aid are available through The College of New Jersey, and you should be able to apply federal and state financial aid to this program.

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Students commend our program as both an excellent value and an effective learning experience. Our goal is to make Japan possible for you.

Courses Only option includes:
• Tuition and fees
• Over 200 hours of language instruction
• Textbooks and supplementary material
• Pre-departure packet
• Detailed on-site orientation
• Course on Japanese Culture and Society
• Cultural activities and excursions (excluding some transportation costs)
• Minor medical insurance

Dormitory or Homestay options include all that plus:
• Pick-up at Narita Airport on your arrival date
• Lodging: your choice of dorm room or homestay
• Homestay with breakfast and dinner
• Transportation pass between lodging and school

Dormitory meals are not included in this cost but are available for an additional fee: 45,000 Yen for a regular KCP semester and 35,000 Yen for the summer short term. This amount is paid in Yen during your first week of the program. The meal plan includes breakfasts and dinners.

Please note that TCNJ grants credit only to students enrolled full-time at TCNJ.

A check or money order for $300 payable to The College of New Jersey must accompany the application. The remaining balance (total cost minus fees) must be paid in full 90 days prior to leaving for Japan. The cost includes:

• Tuition and fees
• Textbooks
• Pick-up at Narita Airport on the scheduled arrival date*
• On-site orientation
• Lodging*
• Local transportation pass between lodging and school*
• All activities and excursions associated with the Culture and Civilization course
• Minor medical insurance

*If you choose the Courses Only option, these items are not included.

Travel to and from Japan and personal expenses including some culture class transportation are not included. Airfare varies depending upon the season of travel. Typically, round-trip fares between the U.S. and Japan range from $700 to $1,200. Participants should budget $1,500 to $2,500 per semester for all their meals and personal expenses.

To gain academic credit for your study abroad, apply for the KCP program through The College of New Jersey. If you are an TCNJ student, it is not difficult to arrange credit toward your degree. At the end of the program, every participant receives an official university transcript.

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