Office of Student Life

Leadership and Community Engagement

Buck-I-SERV Sample Costs

 

Domestic Trip Breakdown*

Expenses

Estimated Cost

Travel

Includes charter bus, rental car, round trip airfare, baggage fees, etc.

$500

Lodging and Food

Includes local accommodations, some meals, etc.

$300

Service

Includes program fees, project supplies, required donation, etc.

$350

Activities

Includes any group activities outside of service, hiking, museums, etc.

$50

Buck-I-SERV Trainings and Supplies

Includes required meetings, kick-off, food, t-shirt, water bottle, etc.

$100

Other

Includes incidentals, group necessities, emergencies, etc.

$50

Out of Pocket Student Costs

Includes clothing, medications, toiletries, spending money, etc.

$150

Total*

$1500

 

Student Program Fee Contribution

$500

 

Buck-I-SERV Contribution

$850

 

Out of Pocket Student Costs

$150

 

 

International Trip Breakdown*

Expenses

Estimated Cost

Travel

Includes transportation to airport, airfare, baggage fees, etc.

$1750

Lodging and Food

Includes local accommodations, all in country meals, etc.

$500

Service

Includes program fees, project supplies, required donation, etc.

$600

Activities

Includes any group activities outside of service, hiking, beaches, etc.

$100

Buck-I-SERV Trainings and Supplies

Includes required meetings, kick-off, food, t-shirt, water bottle, etc.

$100

Other

Includes incidentals, group necessities, emergencies, etc.

$50

Out of Pocket Student Costs

Includes passport, clothing, vaccines, toiletries, spending money, etc.

$250

Total*

$3350

 

Student Program Fee Contribution

$2000

 

Buck-I-SERV Contribution

$1100

 

Out of Pocket Student Costs

$250

 

*Costs listed are sample estimates and do not represent any specific Buck-I-SERV trip or exact costs. Also, not all items listed are included in every trip. Please review the information of each trip for additional details. Contact Buck-I-SERV at buck-I-SERV@osu.edu with any additional questions.