Office of Student Life

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.