Quarter Programs 2012/2013
| PROGRAM COSTS |
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| Application Fee: | $ 90 |
| Security Deposit (refundable at the end of the program): | $ 300 |
| 12 Credit Program: | $ 11,250 |
| 15 Credit Program: | $ 12,550 |
| DEADLINES |
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| STEP 1 | Fall 2012 Spring 2013 |
July 15, 2012 December 1, 2012
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Application Deadline. Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis |
| STEP 2 * | Within 2 weeks of email acceptance | $500 Confirmation Deposit (non refundable) $300 Security Deposit (refundable at the end of the term) $1,000 Single Room Supplement Fee (if applicable) |
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| STEP 3 ** | Fall 2012 Spring 2013 |
June 1, 2012 October 15, 2012 |
50% of Total Program Cost |
| STEP 4 ** | Fall 2012 Spring 2013 |
August 1, 2012 December 15, 2012 |
Final Payment Deadline |
* 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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- 10 weeks in Florence
- Tuition
- US academic credit for 12 or 15 credit hours
Pre-Departure Services
- 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
On-Site Services
- 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: student apartment or family home stay (additional fee for home stay)
- Internet in 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
- Cultural activities throughout the term
- Farewell evening and reception
Re-Entry Services
- Registration fees for re-entry conferences
- Ambassador program
- Alumni network
Optional Services
- Excursions: $300- $500
Not Included
- Airfare
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Books
- Studio/lab fees
- Return transportation to airport at the end of the program
| 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 the total 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 following date will be withdrawn: Fall: July 1; Spring: November 1.
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 Collection Agency.
| OPTIONAL/ADDITIONAL COSTS |
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- Late payment fee (if any payment is late): $150
- Single room supplement: 3 weeks $1,000
- International Fed Ex charge for mailing of acceptance packets: $85 (this will be charged to students whose permanent address is outside of the US or Canada to insure their visa papers and acceptance packet arrive in a timely manner )
- Excursions: $300- $500
- Lab Fee(s) and course required excursions; paid upon arrival in Florence.
- Text books (not included in the lab fee)