LACC Study Abroad Program MADRID SUMMER 2014
Qualifica(ons Interest in Learning Spanish Recommended Prerequisite: Spanish 1 Aspira(on to Travel and Immerse in a New Culture There is no GPA requirement, however, we we do seek candidates that are academic achievers and are responsible with excelling in courses
What does this program Roundtrip Airfare (from LAX) include? Eight total units credit (5 in Spanish, 3 in Culture) 2 Immersion Courses at Colegio Mayor Mara Unlimited access to Wifi on Campus Official transcript from university All Spanish course materials (with deposit) Private dorm rooms Three meals per day Medical insurance Student ID card Pre- departure Informa(on Services: Assistant Director coordinates mee(ngs and informa(on sessions for students embarking on study abroad program And.
3 Nights in Paris
Living in Madrid The Next 2 Pages are a collage of tourist sites that will basically be your backyard.
Estación de Atocha Plaza de Toros de las Ventas Puerta del Sol Mercado de San Miguel
Inside Palacio de Cristal Palacio Real Palacio de Cristal Museo del Prado
Colegio Mayor Mara Place of Residency
Colegio Mayor Mara Name of University Where You Will Live While in Madrid Housing Single Dorm Rooms Three meals per day (cafeteria style & set (mes provided) Laundry room (with 3 Euro fee) Pool (great amenity for the summer(me heat) The University is 15 minutes away from city center Walking distance to Metro access Located in the University City of Madrid
In Paris We will be staying at Hotel Novotel La Defense It is located in the commercial area of Paris - New Paris Approximately 15 minutes away from Arc de Triomphe The program cost also includes the flight from Madrid to Paris and Hotel Stay Includes breakfast only
The Next Page introduces the cost of this program Followed by the resources we can inform you of that provide financial assistance.
Dates of Travel: July 2 July 29, 2014 Madrid July 3 rd - 26 th Paris July 26 th - July 29 th Total = $4,693 Four week course $4,195 Applica(on Fee $200 (non- refundable aber December) Insurance $100 LAX Surcharge $158 Sign- up Fee $40 (non- refundable) First Payment Installment Due Dec. 19, 2013 $1,240 ($1,000 first payment + $240 applica(on fee)
Dates of Travel: July 2 July 29, 2013 Madrid July 3 rd - 26 th Paris July 26 th - 29 th Total = $4,410 Four week course Applica(on Fee Insurance Airfare First Installment Due Dec. 20, 2012 Financial Resources $1,300 ($1000 payment installment + $300 applica=on fee)
FAFSA If you are a FAFSA student, you need make an appointment with your advisor to discuss alloca(ng your financial aid money for the summer program. This op(on does not cover the full cost of the program, but helps aid in LACC registra(on costs and provides par(al funds. FAFSA LOANS- The op(on to take out a loan at a very low interest rate and with deferred payments is possible through financial aid. We have a specific person you will need to make an appointment with to discuss those details, however, we provide that name once you sign up with the program, or we evaluate your determina(on to join the Summer 2014 Program
8 MONTH PAYMENT PLAN This is an op(on to allow students to do payments and not feel overwhelmed by having to pay the program in full. Payment plans can be customized for each student and will need to be arranged with Assistant Director. Amount Total Cost = $4,693 Payment $40 September $400 October $400 November $400 December $690 January $690 February $690 March $690 April $693 May LAST PAYMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS While scholarships are not fully dependable un(l awarded, we feel it is s(ll a resource to acknowledge. The Foreign Language Department offers scholarships during the Spring Semester. The Gilman Interna(onal Scholarship hkp://www.iie.org/programs/gilman- Scholarship- Program/Deadlines- and- Timeline
Email Me For: Application & Brochure Set Appointment to Sign Up Meet In Person Will MEET BY APPOINTMENT ONLY paradasy@lacitycollege.edu DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS Thursday, OCTOBER 17th
Study Abroad is The Window to The World.