The key idea
Keep original currencies and the conversion date used for comparison. Review actual transaction costs before payment.
Put it in context
Organise costs by recipient and payment stage. Use a written quotation for your programme and intake, marking items still needing confirmation. Keep payment records and supporting documents, reviewing the plan when study duration or requested services change.
Practical steps
- Keep original amounts
- Date the conversion
- Review transaction fees
A practical example
For two currencies, keep original amounts beside the converted comparison. Check the actual exchange and fees when paying instead of treating an earlier estimate as guaranteed.
Apply this to your own plan
For each step, note what you already know and what needs confirmation. Choose the first item you can act on and define a clear output: documented information, a completed checklist or a focused question for the right organisation. After acting, review what changed in your plan before moving to the next item.
Can I rely on a price from an old post?
It can guide research, but payment decisions need a current quotation specifying programme, intake, currency, inclusions and payment and refund conditions. Historical figures are not a new commitment.
