Study Abroad Semester

LondonLondon September 8 – November 18, 2011

Optional return date: December 2, 2011

Southern California Foothills Consortium

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American Institute for Foreign Study

Founded in 1964 Sets up cultural

exchange programs for over 40,000 students per year

Full time staff of 45 in London alone

Academic EligibilityPrior to Departure:

Completion of at least twelve units of degree applicable transferable college units

Grade point average of 2.5

See Coordinator for more information

Course Offerings Classes are held M-TH Most courses are CSU/UC transferable and meet

general education requirements Students enroll in 12 units All students enroll in British Life and Culture as

part of the 12 units Students may choose to enroll in one distance

education (online) course as part of the 12 units*

*Distance Education/online courses begin August 27 and end December 17

London Program Fee $6375 Homestay lodging

w/breakfast and kitchen privileges

London transport pass (tube & bus)

AIFS Student Center-Student Services support staff

University of London Union membership

Medical and Fee Refund Insurance

British Life and Culture

field trips/walking tours Orientation programs Guided London tour Public library pass Computer lab Free email/Internet Extensive social and

cultural activities

Accommodations in LondonHomestay accommodation is included in the program fee – no additional charge:Twin-bedded room in a home in London with breakfast 5 days per week; kitchen facilities shared with host

Shared Apartment Option is an additional $850:Apartment in central London; furnished and fully equipped kitchen. No meals included.

Expenses Not Included Airfare (Round trip

with airport pickup & return)

Non Tour Flight: $525 EuroTour Flight: $645 (Does not include airline imposed taxes, fees, fuel surcharges: $422 non tour; $512 European tour)

$250 refundable damage deposit

Passport Personal Expenses Meals (breakfast is

included in homestay)

Apartments include cooking equipment, but not food

Community College enrollment fees

Textbooks

Optional Activities Optional Cultural Activities - four one-day

excursions and six evening events - $495 Optional tour of Scotland – five days/four nights -

$595 Optional European tour – five days/four nights -

$995 Medical insurance IS included, but if you want to

increase the coverage - Optional Medical Insurance Upgrade is $65 (Increases covered treatment from $10,000 to $60,000 per incident).

Optional Personal Property Coverage is $90 (See brochure for coverage information)

Optional Tours

European Tour $995Paris, Brussels, and Bruges(9/5/-9/9)

-5 days/4 nights

-Transportation -Lodging -Breakfasts -Guided tours & Tour

Manager

Scotland Tour $595Edinburgh, Isle of Sky, Loch Ness

(10/20-10/24)-5 days/4 nights

-Transportation -Lodging -Guided Tours -Breakfasts & Dinners

Optional Cultural Program $495

Four one-day excursions (including transportation, guide, and entrance fees)– Stratford-Upon-Avon– Brighton– Stonehenge and Salisbury– Bath

Six Cultural Events– Theatre – Musical, Drama and Comedy– Program usually includes a ticket to a rugby game

or football match (that’s soccer to you!)

SCHOLARSHIPSSTUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS

Benjamin Gilman Scholarships: Open to Federal Pell Grant eligible students. Application information and deadlines available at www.iie.org/Gilman

AIFS Scholarships: 3 @ $1000 and 2 @ $500

See your coordinator for more information

Financial AidStudy Abroad Financial Aid is Processed at Citrus

College For Eligible Palomar College Students INSTRUCTIONS ARE LISTED ON “IMPORTANT

INFORMATION HANDOUT”

IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR 2011-2012

Be certain Citrus College is listed on your Student Aid Report or call the processor (800) 433-3243 to add the Citrus College Code 001166

Forward official sealed copies of ALL academic transcripts to Citrus College, Attention: Judy Gorden

Complete Citrus College application for admission – Applications are available online http://www.citruscollege.edu

Return Request for Financial Assistance and FERPA forms to Citrus College Financial Aid. These forms are included in your study abroad materials.

Financial AidIF YOU WANT FINANCIAL AID FOR LONDON BUT

HAVE NOT APPLIED FOR 2011 - 2012 INSTRUCTIONS ARE LISTED ON “IMPORTANT INFORMATION

HANDOUT” Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

ASAP! This application is available online at http://www.fafsa.edu.gov – Follow Instructions

List Citrus College Code 001166 – Sign electronically Forward official sealed copies of ALL academic transcripts to

Citrus College, Attention: Judy Gorden Complete Citrus College application for admission – Applications

are available online http://www.citruscollege.edu Return Request for Financial Assistance and FERPA forms to

Citrus College Financial Aid. These forms are included in your study abroad materials.

CRITICAL INFO!!!READ “IMPORTANT

INFORMATION” HANDOUT!!

Return A.I.F.S. London application to Yasue O’Neill, your coordinator at Palomar College. First payment of $450 must be attached. Add $50 deposit for each optional tour.

Complete Citrus College application for admission – Applications available online www.citruscollege.edu

Registration materials and class schedules are emailed upon receipt of AIFS application and deposit

Need More Information? All study abroad contacts are listed on the last page of the “Important

Information” handout

Contact Palomar College:Yasue O’Neill(760) 744-1150 X2167 Email: yoneill@palomar.edu

Citrus Registration:Judy Gorden (626) 857-4134jgorden@citruscollege.edu Study Abroad Financial Aid at Citrus: Julie Martinez (626) 914-8595 jmartinez@citruscollege.edu