Study Abroad Semester
LondonLondon September 8 – November 18, 2011
Optional return date: December 2, 2011
Southern California Foothills Consortium
Antelope Valley Barstow Citrus Crafton Hills MiraCosta Mt. San Antonio
Mt. San Jacinto Palomar Rio Hondo San Bernardino
Valley San Diego City
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: [email protected]
Citrus Registration:Judy Gorden (626) [email protected] Study Abroad Financial Aid at Citrus: Julie Martinez (626) 914-8595 [email protected]