Costs
Each Consortium Partner Institution sets its own program fees according to institutional policies on tuition and financial aid for study abroad. The Consortium Program cost includes tuition, grade and credit transcription, room, local transportation for program-sponsored activities, required cultural and educational excursions, and all on-site academic support and administrative fees.

Not included in the Consortium Program fee (although these may be included in individual institution fees) are the following expenses: airfare, board, travel related to the independent study project, some meals and incidental costs during excursions, insurance, and personal expenses. Financial aid and scholarships are granted only by a student�s home institution, and home institution policies and procedures concerning study abroad take precedent over Consortium policies. Students are urged to check with their study abroad office for updated institution-specific guidelines and program fees.


Pre-departure Orientation [No credit]
Each accepted student receives a pre-departure orientation packet, including a full program description (e.g. rationale, academic expectations, courses, calendar, staff/faculty and information on the host country and host institution). Also provided are practical guidelines on health, safety, insurance, and travel. Before departure, students are expected to speak in person with the Consortium Program representative at their home institution.