Short Programs 2012/2013

PROGRAM COSTS
Application Fee: $ 90
Security Deposit (refundable at the end of the term): $ 300
THREE WEEK PROGRAMS: (Sessions A, B or C)
3 Credit Program $ 4,450
6 Credit Program $ 5,850
SIX WEEK PROGRAMS: (Sessions B & C Combined)
6 Credit Program $ 6,600
9 Credit Program $ 7,900
12 Credit Program $ 9,200
SEVEN WEEK PROGRAMS: (Sessions A & B Combined)
6 Credit Program $7,000
9 Credit Program $8,350
12 Credit Program $9,600
DEADLINES
STEP 1 Fall Program A
Fall Program B
Fall Program C
Spring Program A
Spring Program B
Spring Program C		 July 29, 2012
August 26, 2012
September 19, 2012
November 25, 2012
December 23, 2012
January 20, 2013		 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)
Single Room Supplement Fee (if applicable)
STEP 3 **
 Fall Program A
Fall Program B
Fall Program C
Spring Program A
Spring Program B
Spring Program C		 June 30, 2012
July 28, 2012
August 21, 2012
October 27, 2012
November 24, 2012
December 22, 2012		 50% of Total Program Cost
STEP 4 **
 Fall Program A
Fall Program B
Fall Program C
Spring Program A
Spring Program B
Spring Program C		 July 29, 2012
August 26, 2012
September 19, 2012
November 25, 2012
December 23, 2012
January 20, 2013		 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
  • 3, 6 or 7 weeks in Florence
  • Tuition
  • US academic credit for 3 to 12 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 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
  • Health insurance
  • Housing: student apartment or family home stay (additional fee for home stay)
  • Cell phone
  • 24 hour emergency support line
  • Program Coordinator  providing personal assistance throughout the term

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

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
  • Late payment fee (if any payment is late): $150
  • Single room supplement: 3 weeks – $300/6 weeks – $600/ 7 weeks – $700
  • 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 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)