Fall 2012

PROGRAM COSTS
Application Fee $ 90
Security Deposit (refundable at the end of the term) $ 300
Program Cost: $ 15,990
DEADLINES
STEP 1 Friday June 15, 2012 Application Deadline.
Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.
STEP 2 *
Within 2 weeks of email acceptance: $500 Confirmation Deposit
$300 Security Deposit (refundable at the end of the term)
STEP 3 **
Tuesday May 1, 2012 50% of Total Program Cost
STEP 4 **
Sunday July 1, 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
  • 15 weeks in Milan
  • Tuition
  • Accredited Italian transcript (US transcript available for an additional fee)

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
  • Student Visa Consulting

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: SAI apartment housing within walking distance to the school
  • 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

Re-Entry Services

  • Registration fees for re-entry conferences
  • Ambassador program
  • Alumni network

Optional Services

  • Excursions: $300- $500
  • SAI Student Visa processing: $250

Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Permit to Stay fees
  • Return shuttle to airport at the end of the program
FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS

Students using financial aid are required to pay Application Fee, Confirmation Deposit and Security Deposit (if requesting housing). 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 Program Fee, the difference must be paid by the final payment date.

Financial aid students who do not submit all required documents by the following date will automatically be withdrawn from the program: July 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
  • Student visa processing fee: $ 250
  • Additional excursions: $ 300 – $ 500
  • 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)