Wine Studies 2012/13
| PROGRAM COSTS |
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| Application Fee | $ 90 |
| Security Deposit (refundable at the end of the term) | $ 300 |
| SEMESTER: FULL PROGRAM | |
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| Program Cost: | $ 14,550 |
| SEMESTER: TUITION ONLY PROGRAM | |
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| Program Cost: | $ 10,100 |
| FULL YEAR: FULL PROGRAM | |
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| Program Cost: | $ 27,200 |
| FULL YEAR: TUITION ONLY PROGRAM | |
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| Program Cost: | $ 18,300 |
| DEADLINES |
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| STEP 1 | Fall 20112 Spring 2013 |
June 15, 2012 November 1, 2012 |
Application Deadline. Submit application with $90 Application Fee. Students applying for Intermediate/ Advanced level courses must provide a transcript or certificate demonstrating at least one semester of course work, or one year of experience in their field of study. Your Transcript/CV may be sent separately, in which case acceptance will be conditional until it is received. |
| STEP 2 * |
Within 2 weeks of acceptance: | Students enrolling for One Semester: $ 500 Confirmation Deposit (non-refundable) $ 300 Security Deposit (refundable at end of term) $1,o00 Single Room Supplement fee (if applicable) Students enrolling for One Year: $1,500 Confirmation Deposit (non-refundable) $600 Security Deposit (refundable at end of term) $2,000 Single Room Supplement fee (if applicable) |
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| STEP 3 ** |
Fall 2012 Spring 2013 |
May 1, 2012 October 1, 2012 |
One semester students: 50% of Total Program Fee One year students: 50% of both semesters is due by May 01 |
| STEP 4 ** |
Fall 2012 Spring 2013 |
July 1, 2012 December 1, 2012 |
One semester students: Balance of Program Fee One year students: Balance of both semesters is due by July 01 |
* NOTE: Students applying after the application deadline will be asked to make enrollment confirmation payments within 5 business days upon receipt of acceptance email.
** NOTE: Students confirmed after this date will receive an email from the SAI business office regarding further program payments now due. Either 50% or 100% of Program Cost will be due within 5 business days, based on your acceptance date.
| WHAT’S INCLUDED |
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Full Program Cost includes: Tuition, US academic credit (if applicable) for up to 15 credit hours, Admission services from application to completion, with friendly, reliable advising, Online student groups designed to acquaint students with other SAI students participating in the program, Student Handbook and SAI t-shirt delivered prior to your departure, Support and assistance through SAI’s online “live chat” feature, Student Visa Consulting, Airport pick-up on check-in day, Welcome reception and events, Welcome bag upon arrival containing items to kick-start your experience abroad, Health insurance, Housing: family home stay or student apartment, Orientation: comprehensive introduction to your city and program, Cell phone, 24 hour emergency support line, Program Coordinator providing personal assistance throughout the term, Program inclusive 2 night excursion, Cultural activities throughout the term, Farewell evening and reception, Registration fees for re-entry conferences, Ambassador program.
Full Program Cost does not include: Airfare, meals, books, lab fees, personal expenses, return transportation to airport at the end of the program, Permit to Stay fees.
Tuition Only Program: Tuition Only Program students may locate their own accommodations, or choose SAI apartment housing at an additional cost, however the Program does not include SAI onsite student services. These students will have available the services provided by the host school itself. This program is for an independent student seeking to create their own experience, at a savings. This program includes: Tuition, US academic credit (if applicable) for up to 15 credit hours per term, Admission services from application to completion, with friendly, reliable advising, Online student groups designed to acquaint students with other SAI students participating in the program, Student Handbook and delivered prior to your departure, Support and assistance through SAI’s online “live chat” feature, Student Visa Consulting, Health insurance, Cell phone, 24 hour emergency support line.
| FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS |
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Students using financial aid are required to pay Application Fee, Confirmation Deposit, Security Deposit and Single Room Supplement (if applicable). Written verification of financial aid award or loan approval must be sent to our office in order to delay the balance of program fee and before your application is considered complete. If your financial award is not sufficient to cover full Program Fee, the difference must be paid by the final payment date. Please direct all questions concerning financial aid to the SAI California office. Financial aid students who do not submit all required documents by the required date will be withdrawn: July 15 (Fall) or November 15 (Spring).
NOTE: Financial Aid students remain responsible for all cancellation penalties that apply, even if program fees have not yet been paid. Failure to pay cancellation obligations will result in referral to a Collection Agency.
| OPTIONAL/ADDITIONAL COSTS |
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- Housing Single Room Supplement Fee: $1,000 (semester); $2,000 (year)
- International Fed Ex charge for mailing of pre-departure packets: $85 (this will be charged to students whose permanent address is outside of the US or Canada to insure their visa papers and pre-departure packet arrive in a timely manner.
- Excursions: $300- $500
- SAI Student Visa processing: $250
- Lab Fee: 600 Euros applicable to first-time students only; paid upon arrival in Florence.
- Text books (not included in the lab fee)
- Late payment fee (if any payment is late): $150
| CANCELLATION FEES |
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One Semester
Check-in day is considered the start of the term. The Confirmation Deposit is NOT REFUNDABLE. Further Program Fee liability is based on the date on which a formal cancellation request is received in writing (email or fax). If a cancellation notice is received:
Students who cancel less than 60 days before orientation are liable for the following charges:
- 60 – 46 days prior to the start of a term: 10 % of the full program cost
- 45 – 31 days prior to the start of a term: 20% of the full program cost
- 30 – 8 days prior to the start of a term: 50% of the full program cost
- 7 days or less prior to the start of a term: 100% of the full program cost
One Year*
Check-in day is considered the start of the term.
*Option 1- Students applying for a One Year program receive a discount of $1,900 and will be able to obtain a one -year student visa. However the cancellation penalty is extremely strict and financial aid students will also be liable for penalties in the event of withdrawal from the program. We suggest you consider this VERY carefully, and be certain that you will have no reason to withdraw.
*Option 2- One year applicants may otherwise enroll semester by semester to avoid the second semester tuition cancellation penalty. However you will need to apply separately for each semester and plan on returning to your home country between the fall and spring terms, to apply for the 2nd semester student visa. Students using this option do not receive the $1,900 discount.
ONE YEAR APPLICANTS NOTE: The advantage to applying for one year is the savings of $1,900 in program cost. HOWEVER the $1,000 2nd semester Confirmation Deposit AND the 2nd semester tuition balance of $8,400.00 is NOT REFUNDABLE at any time. This applies to both private pay students AND Financial Aid students. Because of Italian law, the school is very strict about this and non-payment of your tuition and deposit obligation may result in referral to Collections.
Cancellations less than 60 days before orientation in either semester are liable for the following charges based on the date which a formal cancellation request is received in writing (email or fax):
- 60 – 46 days prior to the start of a term: 10 % of the full program cost
- 45 – 31 days prior to the start of a term: 20% of the full program cost
- 30 – 8 days prior to the start of a term: 50% of the full program cost
- 7 days or less prior to the start of a term: 100% of the full program cost
Tuition for the second semester is NON REFUNDABLE according to Italian law – no exceptions can be made. NOTE: this policy also applies to financial aid students. Unpaid obligations will be referred to Collections.