CGEE For Families and Friends
Dear Families and Friends:
We are honored that you have entrusted your student to travel with us during the coming semester! I feel certain there are many questions and concerns that may be coming up as your student begins to prepare for the program. I want to take this opportunity to anticipate some questions you may have and to respond as best I can. Please refer to the information below (listed by region) for more details about student accommodations during the program, safety, health, and contact information, etc.
Program Information for Families and Friends
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Mexico Semester Programs
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Mexico Summer Programs
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Namibia Program
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Central America Program
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Northern Ireland Semester Program
Finances
For any non-Augsburg student on an Augsburg CGEE Semester or Summer Program in Central America, Mexico, Namibia/South Africa, and Northerrn Ireland. Semester programs abroad billed program fees include tuition, full room and board, course-related excursions and insurance. Additional expenses include travel to/from the program site, personal spending money, and housing/food on scheduled breaks.You should check with your student’s home school regarding which portions of their financial aid is made available for study abroad. A cost estimate may be required to account for any additional expenses related to studying abroad, and may result in a revised financial aid award.
Also ask about billing procedures. They will probably follow one of these options:
- The home school pays the entire program fee and bills the student account per usual
- The home school will pay the tuition and bill the student for this, and the student is responsible for paying CGEE the room and board expenses
- The home school will transfer eligible financial aid to CGEE and the student/family pays any balance above and beyond
Additional Policy Information
- Admission: complete application form, provide transcript and signed approval from study abroad office at home school. Rolling admissions, students are admitted as soon as all application materials are submitted.
- Deposit: $350 to secure space in program, not refundable unless program is canceled.
- Payment of fees: all fees due by the date listed in the program materials, with the exception of anticipated financial aid which is disbursed at a later date.
- Transcripts: credit is transferred via Augsburg University transcript.
Insurance Information
- EIIA Insurance (our insurance provider)