Course Fees for Academics Abroad Groups Programs

Prices are for applications received before September 30, 2008. Prices for 2009 will be posted October 1, 2008.

Includes US university and foreign school tuition, lodging, insurance and meals - see below

Application Fee $385 - $300 of which is used twoards the final cost of your program.

* Please contact us to request a quote for a different number of weeks or credits.

COURSE FEES INCLUDE

1. - US university and foreign school tuition
2. - Student services fee including first lodging search fee
3. - Academic assessment, placement-exit tests, and instructional plan
4. - Course materials: books/resources provided, return at end of studies
5. - Immersion foreign language/culture classes abroad: average 20/week in small groups
6. - Weekly proficiency goals and progress assessments
7. - Culture program integrated into conversation classes and homestay interaction
8. - Orientation: local attractions, how to, do/don't, health/safety, entertainment venues
9. - Lodging: Homestay with single bedroom (alternate lodging on request)
10. - Meals: Breakfast and dinner daily in homestays
11. - Pre-Study Materials covering health, safety, security, joining instructions, destination facts
12. - Assistance with currency exchange, cell phone rentals, internet access, local discounts
13. - Local Program Director to facilitate the multi-cultural learning experience
14. - Meet-the People interaction at school, homestays, and community events
15. - Initial transcript (additional transcripts at cost from US university)
16. - Emergency Hotline 24:7. Multilingual assistance worldwide
17. - Accident Insurance up to $10,000 - see policy for all insurance conditions, exclusions
18. - Sickness Insurance up to $10,000
19. - Medical Evacuation Coverage up to $25,000
20. - Travel Insurance: Repatriation, reunion, AD&D to policy limits
21. - Local taxes for included services
22. - Service learning and community volunteering is encouraged and available at some (not all) locations
23. - Combined Study Location.  For those who wish to study in two or more cities or countries.  Helpful for students engaged in comparative studies.  Available at most (not all) locations.  Requires at least 2 weeks per study city.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:  Transportation to, from, and within study city; dictionary, verb book, notebooks, pens (bring your own); laundry; entertainment; tours; personal expenses; items not specifically listed as included above.  Classes missed due to holidays and unforseen circumstances are not made up.

*NOTES:  FOUR CREDIT courses include lodging, designated meals, and insurance abroad for 5 weeks (from Sunday prior to the first day of class until the Saturday following the last day of class).  THREE CREDIT courses include lodging, designated meals, and insurance for 3 weeks (Sun-Sat).  If, to complete course requirements, you require additional time abroad, fees will be higher. For additional course options and study cities , please contact Academics Abroad.

PARIS add $145 per week.  Japanese program is only available March through October.