The short answer
Add up the cost of the full stay, then subtract only the support confirmed in writing. You also need money for costs due before the first payment. There is no single monthly price or scholarship package for every student-athlete.
What belongs in your budget?
Use actual quotes from the school to fill in this worksheet. It is a planning tool, not a price list. Keep each amount in its original currency so you can see exchange-rate costs and any shortfall.
| Cost | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Tuition and academic fees | Annual total, scholarship deductions and excluded fees |
| Housing | Dormitory price, deposit, utilities and holiday access |
| Food and transport | Meals included and your personal monthly allowance |
| Insurance and health checks | What the school arranges and what you pay |
| Flights and documents | Travel, translations, authentication and application expenses |
| Emergency reserve | Money accessible before support begins or after a delay |
What should you ask about housing?
Study in Taiwan says most institutions offer dormitories and advises checking with the school. Confirm the room, dates and payment schedule for your own arrangement.
Ask how ordinary student health coverage and treatment for a basketball injury work. Find out what the university arranges and which bills you may need to pay.
Which costs are covered?
The official scholarship directory lists different funding options. Compare the award conditions with any team support, and ask whether they can be combined. A listing or a coach’s interest is not confirmation of your own award.
Mark each expense as covered, partly covered or self-funded. Budget for anything that remains unconfirmed.
When will you need the money?
An annual package can look enough while leaving you short at the start. List when flights, deposits and tuition are due, and when the first confirmed allowance or reimbursement arrives.
Compare offers over the same number of months. Ask about holidays, injury and changes to support, and keep the answers in writing.
- Separate one-off costs from recurring expenses.
- Allow for currency conversion and transfer fees.
- Do not count an unconfirmed job or future professional contract as guaranteed income.
Sources & approach
We link to official information about schools and competitions. The checklists and questions are our suggestions for preparing your application or comparing an offer. Confirm current requirements with the school, team or responsible authority.
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