Accommodations and Cost

Rock Creek Bldg. 3, Rm. 223 | 503-614-7152 | FAX: 503-614-7170 | studyabroad@pcc.edu

Where Will I Stay?

Students live in a twin room in a homestay within a residential neighborhood of London in the inner 3 zones of the London transport system.

Tuition

Oregon residents pay the regular PCC tuition fee for London courses. Students who do not qualify as residents pay non-resident tuition, as they would at their local community college. Students who are on financial aid please see a financial aid advisor directly regarding funding for study abroad programs. You may want to download a copy of the London Cost Breakdown Sheet before seeing your financial aid advisor.

Program fee: $6,645.00

              • accomodation in a twin room in a homestay within a residential neighborhood of London in the inner 3 zones of the London transport system. Continental breakfast provided in the homestay 5 days a week, and students have access to the kitchen for preparation of other meals.
              • London Transport travel pass valid for unlimited use on buses and underground trains in travel zones 1-3 for the duration of the program.
              • Orientation program and welcome reception.
              • British Life and Culture course with weekly lectures and local field trips
              • half-day guided sightseeing tour of London by private coach.
              • two full day trips to Oxford and to Stonehenge/Salisbury
              • three theater performances, a soccer match, and a Jack the Ripper walking tour.
              • membership at the University of London Union giving access to Union clubs and societies, low cost student cafeterias and, at an additional cost, sports facilities.
              • AIFS coordinators, on-site computer facilities and free access to e-mail and Internet facilities.
              • medical and fee refund insurance
              • $50 non-refundable application fee

              **Roundtrip Airfare not included

AIFS Program fees and Payment Schedule

You may use American Express, Master Card, or Visa in addition to checks. (See application form.)

Application fee (non-refundable)

January 8, 2010

 $50.00 Make checks payable to AIFS. Mail to PCC with application.
Enrollment deposit $400.00
Scotland Tour Deposit (optional) $50.00
Total Deposit   $500.00  
Balance of fees (non-financial aid students only) February 10 , 2010 $5745.00 Make checks payable to AIFS. Mail to:
  • American Institute for Foreign Study
  • River Plaza, 9 West Broad Street
  • Stamford, CT 06902-3788
  • Phone: (800) 727-AIFS
Damage deposit (mandatory/refundable) $250.00
Total   $5995.00  
Personal Effects Coverage (optional) February 10, 2010 $90.00 Make checks payable to AIFS. Mail to:
  • American Institute for Foreign Study
  • River Plaza, 9 West Broad Street
  • Stamford, CT 06902-3788
  • Phone: (800) 727-AIFS
Medical Insurance Upgrade (optional) $65.00

Airfare (optional)

--Fuel Surcharge **

$675.00

$222.00

*Financial Aid students are responsible for paying for their aifare ($675) and fuel surcharges ($222 [**subject to change]), $250 refundable damage deposit, and a $600 program reservation deposit ($1747 in additional optional fees) total. Financial Aid Students are also responsible for paying any optional program upgrades and any remaining balance not covered by aid, by February 10, 2010.

Program fees do NOT include the following:

  • Roundtrip transatlantic flight (Portland to London to Portland) on the program dates specified including mandatory airline and U.S. government-imposed departure taxes and fees.
  • Tuition fees to PCC
  • Textbooks
  • Passport and visa fees if applicable
  • Field trips or excursions required by your instructors
  • Local or independent travel while in London
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, groceries, entertainments, etc.
  • Optional baggage insurance and medical insurance upgrade