SPRING 2009
What Does the Program Cost?
California residents pay the regular Community College
enrollment fee for Florence Semester courses.
Students who do not qualify as residents pay non-resident tuition,
as they would at their local community college.
AIFS Program Fee: |
$6,545.00 * |
Shared apartment |
Final Payment date: |
December 5, 2008 |
* The AIFS program fee is approximate, and exclude airfare. The fee
pays for living accommodations and an extensive weekly program of subsidized
weekly cultural and social activities.
Optional Fees
$495 Optional meal plan (30 vouchers for local trattoria) $795 (plus taxes, non-tour) Optional AIFS round-trip flight $950 (plus taxes, non-tour) Optional AIFS Tour round-trip flight $995 (plus taxes, non-tour) Optional AIFS Pre-program European Tour to Paris and London $995 Mid-semester break Tour to Sicily $1,175 Supplement for a single room in a shared apartment
Other Fees
Additional costs are involved for the optional, round trip transatlantic airfare
between the U.S. and Europe, and transfer between the airport and the program site
on specified program date(s); mandatory additional U.S. government and
airline imposed departure taxes and fees (subject to change); optional orientation tour of Europe.
There is a required $250 refundable damage deposit, and students are responsible
for meals, textbooks, passport and visa fees and other personal living expenses.
Students should plan on having at least $2,000 in spending money to cover expenses
beyond enrollment fees, the AIFS program fee, and plane tickets.
Many students may be eligible for financial aid (Grants and/or loans) to
assist them in paying the cost of their Florence Semester educational program.
Early application for Financial aid is essential as processing can take up to
twelve weeks. Students interested in financial Aid should contact:
DVC Financial Aid Office
Phone: (925) 685-1230 Ext. 2049
AIFS Transportation Package
Students have the option of purchasing a round-trip ticket for the group
flight arranged through AIFS. Students choosing this option should note
the following restrictions: Tickets purchased from AIFS are exclusively
on scheduled airlines (not charters). They are not endorsable to another
carrier. Flights are not necessarily direct or non-stop, and frequent
flyer miles are not applicable. The AIFS transportation Package includes
your ground transportation from the airport in Europe to your accommodations
on the regularly scheduled program dates. AIFS will book flights on the
dates indicated on this application or you may choose an alternate return
date (see the attached Flight Sign-Up Sheet). Participants who choose an
alternate return date are responsible for their transfer from their
accommodations to the airport.
AIFS will not make your flight arrangements for you unless you clearly
indicate your travel preferences on your application and flight Sign-Up Sheet.
When is Fee Payment Due?
The AIFS non-refundable application fee ($50) and enrollment deposit ($400) are due (with the completed application)
by October 23, 2008. The AIFS fee balance is due by AIFS' final payment date, December 5, 2008, along with the optional
AIFS airfare if chosen. Credit cards are accepted for fee payment.
Community College enrollment fees must be paid at the time of registration before
departure; credit cards or checks only.
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