Accommodations and Costs
Rock Creek Bldg. 3, Rm. 223 | 503-614-7151 | FAX: 603-614-7170 | studyabroad@pcc.edu
Where Will I Stay?
Students live with a french family in the heart of the city of Paris.
Tuition
Oregon residents pay the regular PCC tuition fee for Florence 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 Paris cost breakdown sheet before seeing your financial aid advisor.
Program fee: $7,295
- housing in Paris with a french family
- subsidized weekly cultural programs
- AIFS coordinators on-site computer facilities
- medical and program fee refund insurance
- unlimited-travel metro pass
- guided excursions
- Paris Life and Culture course with weekly lectures and local field trips
AIFS Program fees and Payment Schedule
You may use American Express, Master Card, or Visa in addition to checks. (See application form.)
| Payment for | Due | Cost | Mail to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | November 30, 2007 | $50.00 | Make checks payable to AIFS. Mail to PCC with application. See Apply to Florence Study-Abroad Program page. |
| Enrollment deposit | $400.00 | ||
| Balance of fee (non-financial aid students only) | February 6, 2008 | $6845.00 | Make checks payable to AIFS. Mail to:
|
| Sub-total | $7295.00 | ||
| Damage deposit (mandatory/refundable) | $200.00 | ||
| Airfare, taxes and fee's* | $285.00 | ||
| Total | $7780.00 | ||
| Optional Fees | |||
| Personal Effects Coverage | February 6, 2008 | $90.00 | Make checks payable to AIFS. Mail to:
|
| Medical Insurance Upgrade | $65.00 | ||
| Total | $155.00 | ||
*Financial Aid students are responsible for paying for their aifare ($700), taxes, fees and fuel surcharges ($285 [subject to change]), $200 refundable damage deposit, and the $600 program reservation deposit; and the $50 excursion deposit, $1835 total. *Financial Aid Students are also responsible for paying any optional program upgrades and any remaining balance that will not be covered by aid.
The program fee includes the following:
- Roundtrip transatlantic flight (Portland to Paris to Portland) on the program dates specified
- Roundtrip airport transfers between the airport and the student housing in Paris on the regular program dates.
- Housing with a french family in the heart of Paris.
- Orientation program consisting of a half-day guided sightseeing tour of Paris, an orientation meeting and a welcome reception.
- A weekly lecture program on topics related to Paris Life and Culture.
- A weekly program of cultural activities which may include day-trips, theater performances, walking tours, sporting events, museum visits and a farewell reception.
- Guided day excursion to Chartres Cathedral by private coach.
- Services of the AIFS Program Coordinator and office to provide on-site student and faculty services.
- Medical and program fee refund insurance policies.
- $50.00 non-refundable application fee.
Program fees do not include the following:
- Tuition fees to PCC
- Textbooks
- Passport and visa fees if applicable
- $200.00 refundable damage deposit
- Mandatory airline and U.S. government-imposed departure taxes and fees
- Field trips or excursions required by your instructors
- Local or independent travel while in Paris
- Personal expenses such as laundry
- Optional baggage insurance and medical insurance upgrade
Scholarships
Gilman International Scholarship Program
Up to $5,000 is available to students who are currently receiving a Pell Grant for their education at PCC. Application deadline for the Spring 2008 program in Paris is October 9, with notification in late November.
The Gilman program, which is not associated with the PCC financial aid office, aims to support students who are traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, including ANY of these categories:
- Students with high financial need
- Community college students
- Students in underrepresented fields such as the sciences and engineering
- Students with diverse ethnic backgrounds
- Students with disabilities
The application process is free.
The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of two-year and four-year public and private institutions from all 50 states.
Any student who is currently receiving a Pell Grant is eligible for up to $5,000. The average award is about $4,000. Award amounts are based on the amount the student needs and where their application ranked among those selected. Panelists do not see the financial need information for an applicant. Need is considered once a student is selected for the scholarship, as all eligible applicants are receiving Pell Grants and considered to be in high financial need. Once a student is selected for the Gilman Scholarship, the program determines the student’s unmet need. This is determined by subtracting any financial aid (excluding loans) the student can apply towards the study abroad program from the program cost. The second factor in determining the amount of a student’s award is where the student ranked in the list of selected applicants. An applicant’s ranking, based on the application, is assigned by the selection panel.
To apply, visit: www.iie.org/gilman.
For further information, call 713-621-6399, ext. 25.