Program Costs
The package cost of $4,990for the five-week program includes:
Round-trip airfare from Atlanta to Paris, transportation from the airport to the Cité Universitaire de Paris, and return to the airport, lodging at the Cité Universitaire de Paris, breakfast and another meal every day, a primary health insurance policy providing coverage for medical expenses, a half-day guided tour of Paris, a day in Giverny and Val d'Oise, and a pass for unlimited travel on the Paris Metro and bus systems.
The package cost does not include tuition, additional meals, passport and related expenses, spending money, travel to Atlanta, or other costs beyond those listed above.
Courses in the 2013 summer program at Paris are part of the regular course offerings of member institutions; therefore, students may apply for loans or grants for which they would normally be eligible. Students should apply for financial aid at the campus where they are registering for courses. Campus representatives will assist students in obtaining information about financial aid.
Students must meet all campus requirements in applying for financial aid. The package cost for the Paris 2013 program is $4990 Payment Schedule and Refunds
March 1, 2013 |
Application form and $200 application fee due |
March 8, 2013 |
First payment of $2,395 due |
April 8, 2013 |
Final payment of $2,395 due |
Participants who withdraw from a program after the application deadline receive a refund according to the following schedule:
Withdrawal before March 1 |
all but $100 will be refunded |
Withdrawal between March 9 and March 18 |
all but $300 will be refunded |
Withdrawal between March 19 and April 1 |
all but $750 will be refunded |
Withdrawal between April 2 and April 30 |
all but $1,900 will be refunded |
Withdrawal after April 30 |
No money will be refunded |
All withdrawals must be made in writing to the program office at Valdosta State University in order for refunds to be processed.
The package cost does not include tuition, textbooks, extra meals, entrance fees, and weekend travel expenses, passport and related expenses, spending money, ground transport to and from the U.S. airport through which flights will be scheduled, or any other costs beyond those listed above.
Students should plan to budget a minimum of $140-$160 per week for additional meals. If students plan extended travel or major shopping, additional funds should be budgeted. Some course excursions might involve additional fees; course instructors will inform students if such fees apply prior to departure.
All costs are subject to change because of unanticipated increases in airfares or other program elements or fluctuations in monetary exchange rates. The European Council will make every effort to keep program costs as advertised and will inform prospective participants of any changes as they occur.
Please take note of important deadlines:
-4 passport photos due April 8th ($50 late fee if not received IN OFFICE by 5pm on this date)
-An electronic copy of your passport is due April 8th. Faxed and Mailed copies are not accepted. ($50 late fee if not received by email by 5pm on this date)
-An all-day*Mandatory* planning meeting on May 18th.
Flight Deviation/Separate Airfare
Airfare is included in the price of the program. However, if you wish to arrive to Paris sooner, or stay later, there is a *possibility* that you can do this at an additional expense to you. Students are also allowed to do 100% of their own airfare. If you chose to do this, $1200 will be deducted from your SECOND payment. All deviation and own airfare request must be submitted by April 8th and these opportunities are provided on a first come first serve basis.
