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Study Abroad Semester
London
September 8 – November 18, 2011
Optional return date: December 2, 2011
Southern California Foothills
Consortium
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Antelope Valley
Barstow
Citrus
Crafton Hills
MiraCosta
Mt. San Antonio
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Mt. San Jacinto
Palomar
Rio Hondo
San Bernardino
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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 Eligibility
Prior 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 CenterStudent 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 London
Homestay 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 $995  Scotland Tour $595
Paris, Brussels, and
Edinburgh, Isle of
Bruges
Sky, Loch Ness
(9/5/-9/9)
(10/20-10/24)
-5 days/4 nights
-5 days/4 nights
-Transportation
-Transportation
-Lodging
-Lodging
-Breakfasts
-Guided Tours
-Guided tours &
-Breakfasts &
Tour Manager
Dinners
Optional Cultural Program
$495
 Four one-day excursions (including
transportation, guide, and entrance fees)
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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!)
SCHOLARSHIPS
STUDY 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 Aid
Study 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 Aid
IF 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) 857-4134
[email protected]
Study Abroad Financial Aid at Citrus:
Julie Martinez (626) 914-8595
[email protected]