Program Costs
Applications are available in the Office of International Programs, Evald Hall, room 111. Applications are due by the first day of Spring Term - Monday, March 9, 2009.
Program Cost - $14,500*
The program costs includes:
- Augustana tuition and fees
- Air transportation (from/to Chicago O'Hare airport)
- Ground transportation
- Field trips and guided excursions
- Airport transfers
- Basic medical insurance
- Room and board during all family stays
- Room only during hotel stays
*Program cost does not include airport departure taxes, non-family meals or discretionary spending. All meals during excursions or hotel stays are the responsibility of individual students. We currently estimate an additional per-student cost of approximately $600 for meals. Departure taxes must be paid individually at the airport and vary according to city and country. Estimated total departure tax costs are $100.
In addition, some students may incur future costs in preparation for the program, including passport acquisition, inoculations and the purchase of necessary travel items. Augustana financial assistance, in addition to federal or state aid programs, is valid for students participating in the West Africa Term.
Payment Schedule
All payments are made in the Business Office, Sorensen Hall.
May 15, 2009 - $500 deposit*
August 1, 2009 - $5,000
November 1, 2009 - $5,000
January 10, 2010 - Final payment of $4,000
*The initial deposit is refunded to any student not selected for the program. A complete refund policy and schedule for participant withdrawal is provided with the program application materials.
