The cost of the 14 week program is $8,175 and includes: - Tuition and enrollment
- Lodging and three meals a day with host family
- Transportation Caracas-Merida-Caracas
- International health and emergency insurance
- Transportation, lodging and meals during weekend trips
- Interpretation services for group meetings (when necessary)
Not included:
- Round trip international airfare to and from Caracas
- Bus fare to and from classes (when necessary, approximately 25 cents each way)
- Course reading materials (available upon arrival, approximately $30)
- Incidental expenses and spending money
Payment Deadlines
A down payment of $400 to confirm your place in the program is due: - Two weeks after acceptance into the program
Full payment is due:
- August 1st for the Fall Program
- January 1st for the Spring Program
All payments should be sent to: Global Exchange Venezeula Study Abroad 2017 Mission Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco CA 94110
Financial Aid
Title IV of the Higher Education Act permits students to apply federal aid including grants and loans to study abroad programs which have been approved by their home university. It is important that students inquire with their respective financial aid offices to facilitate the transfer of aid to Global Exchange. This may take the form of a consortium agreement and it is recommended that students who are considering participating in the program begin this process early. Global Exchange staff are available to assist students in any way possible to ensure the transfer of financial aid to cover the costs of the program.
Students are also encouraged to research external sources of funding. NAFSA's list of potential funding options for international study is a good resource available by clicking here. University study abroad departments can also provide good information for students pursuing funding for international programs.
Global Exchange also offers a fundraising pack for Reality Tours which students can apply to their efforts to secure funding for their semester abroad.
