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Program Costs

The CSU Mexico BCLAD Program is a highly affordable teaching credential program especially when taking into account its international component in Mexico. This international teaching credential program generally has lower costs than a UC or private teacher preparation program, but results in the same, highly-considered bilingual authorization on the Multiple Subject credential, the BCLAD.

The figures below represent a comprehensive budget for more than an entire academic year (July 2009-June 2010), including roundtrip airfare, housing, meals, books, monthly personal expenses, Mexico component fees to CSU East Bay Continuing Education, CSU campus fees, etc.) These estimates are useful for planning purposed, but are subject to change due to currency exchange rate fluctuation and inflation. Participants receive an updated statement of cost upon their acceptance into the program. Nonresident students must pay additional fees.

Estimated Costs Mexico Component

  • Costs Pre-Paid to Cal State East Bay Continuing Education: Comprehensive Fee that Includes All Mexico University Fees (2 sessions, 30+ quarter units), Insurance, and First Month of Mexico Room and Board: $7,800

  • Subtotal: Approximately $7,800

Mexico Costs Assumed by Student

  • Round Trip Transportation: $700

  • Housing and Meals (based on 5 mos. Stay with 1 month covered through pre-paid costs): $2,000

  • Personal Expenses (books, clothing, entertainment, postage, transportation, and incidentals: $ 1,500

  • Subtotal: $4,200

Mexico Subtotal (Pre-paid + Student Costs): $12,000

Estimated Costs California Component

  • Estimated Cost: Return to CSU Campus

  • Home campus Fee Estimate: $2,000

  • Books: $500

  • Room and Board: $4,500

California Subtotal (Pre-paid + Student Costs): $7,000

Grand Total

  • $19,000 *

* In many cases these costs represent the upper range of expenses by students. Economically-minded students may be able to cut costs further by living with relatives near the home campus.