Fall 2012

PROGRAM COSTS
Application Fee: $ 90
Security Deposit (refundable at the end of the term): $ 300
15 CREDIT FULL PROGRAM
Italian Language (5 courses):
w/ SAI Housing: $ 12,075
w/ Home Stay Housing*: $ 14,150
Italian Language (4 courses) + 1 course at JCU: w/ SAI Housing: $ 14,250
w/ Home Stay Housing*: $ 16,235
Italian Language (3 courses) + 2 courses at JCU w/ SAI Housing: $ 14,850
w/ Home Stay Housing*: $ 16,925
12 CREDIT FULL PROGRAM
Italian Language (4 courses): w/ SAI Housing: $ 11,425
w/ Home Stay Housing*: $ 13,500
Italian Language (3 courses) + 1 course at JCU: w/ SAI Housing: $ 13,650
w/ Home Stay Housing*: $ 15,725
15 CREDIT TUITION ONLY PROGRAM
Italian Language (5 courses): w/out Housing: $ 7,025
Italian Language (4 courses) + 1 courses at JCU: w/out Housing: $ 9,350
Italian Language (3 courses) + 2 course at JCU: w/out Housing: $10,000
12 CREDIT TUITION ONLY PROGRAM
Italian Language (4 courses) : w/out Housing: $ 6,450
Italian Language (3 courses) + 1 course at JCU: w/out Housing: $ 8,700

*Home stay includes: 4 dinners/week + 5 breakfasts/week + 1 laundry/week.

SAI Programs include US credits. It is also possible to receive only the Host School Transcript, with a reduction in cost. Please ask your Admissions Counselor about this option.

PROGRAM 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 acceptance $ 500 Confirmation Deposit (non-refundable)
$ 300 Security Deposit (refundable at the end of the term)
$ TBA Single Room Supplement fee (if applicable)
STEP 3 **
Tuesday May 01, 2012 50% of Total Program Fee
STEP 4 **
Sunday July 01, 2012 Balance of Program Fee

* 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
  • 12 – 15 weeks in Rome
  • Tuition
  • US academic credit (if applicable) for up to 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
  • 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: home stay or SAI apartment housing
  • Meals (for home stay students only)
  • 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

Optional Services

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

Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Permit to Stay fees (approximately $150)
  • Return transportation to airport at the end of the program

Tuition Only Program includes: 12 – 15 weeks in Rome, Tuition, US academic credit (if applicable) for up to 15 credit hours, Admission services, 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, Student Visa Consulting, Health insurance, Cell phone, 24 hour emergency support line.

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 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 that do not submit all required documents by the following date will be withdrawn: 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
  • Late payment fee (if any payment if late): $150
  • Single Room SAI Housing Supplement Fee (if requesting, due with confirmation deposit): TBA
  • 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 Visa Processing Fee: $250