Expenses and Budgeting
Students are responsible for all expenses associated with fieldwork education. Fieldwork education, especially a full-time fieldwork experience, typically involves some expense to the student. The cost associated with a given fieldwork education experience will depend on many variables including, but not limited to, the cost of transportation, housing, and meals. Application and onboarding fees may also be required of some fieldwork sites. Students are advised to plan and budget for such expenses, as students can expect to be assigned to fieldwork facilities requiring temporary relocation and travel outside of the public transportation system or outside the greater Boston area. It is highly suggested that students meet with the Financial Aid office to plan for third year expenses throughout the curriculum.
Because participation in Level II fieldwork is a non-paid, full-time commitment, it is important that students plan ahead and share information about prospective plans (timing and geography) with family or significant others (parents, spouses, etc.) who may be helping with finances during the time they will be on fieldwork. In general, it is not recommended, and is not feasible, for students to work during their participation in Level II Fieldwork and Doctoral Experience without disrupting the flow of progression in the academic curriculum. Therefore, outlining a long-term budget that includes completion of Level II fieldwork is advisable in order to determine where you might live (housing), as well as other resources (transportation, social support, etc.).