PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    The Scotland Program, scheduled for June 15 - July 6, 2009, will expose students to the culture and heritage of Scotland. This program will feature visits to places of historical importance, museums and other places of cultural significance.  Students may earn up to three hours of college credit by combining this study abroad program with directed study activities preceding and/or following the travel portion of the course.

    Special features of this program are a BritRail pass for travel by train within Britain and a local bus pass.  A weekend excursion to the Highlands is also included.

    Please carefully read the Program Details for additional information pertinent to all CCSA programs.

ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS

    Participants in the Scotland Program will reside in dormitories, budget accommodations and/or hotels. Accommodations are based primarily on double occu-pancy with occasional use of multi-bedded rooms; single rooms may be available at additional cost.  Daily breakfasts and some additional meals will be provided.

PROGRAM COSTS

    The cost of the Scotland Program is $4295. This includes health insurance, round-trip transportation from designated cities, accommodations, daily breakfast, program excursions, airport transfers and some additional meals.

    For those arranging their own air transportation, the cost is $3495.  These individuals must contact the central office before initiating travel arrangements (prior to the application deadline).  Please note that group flights are scheduled to depart the U.S. on June 15 and will arrive in Scotland on June 16.  The group will depart on July 6 for return to the U.S.

    Most meals, other than breakfast, are at the participant’s own expense.  A minimum of $700 should be budgeted for other meals, additional transportation, entrance fees and departure tax (if applicable). Participants should also budget additional funds for personal expenses such as souvenirs and independent travel, based upon their individual spending habits.

    Please be aware that tuition is not included in the program costs stated above. Refer to the Registration/Tuition & Fees Link for additional information.

    All costs are subject to change in the event of unanticipated increases in airfares, monetary exchange rates or other changes in program costs. In some cases, program items may be deleted in lieu of a price increase.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE & DEADLINES

    A $200 deposit is due at the time of application. A first payment of $1900 (in addition to the $200 deposit) to cover costs of the airline ticket and deposits on arrangements in Scotland is due by the application deadline date, February 27, 2009. The final payment of $2195 is due by April 17, 2009. For those arranging their own air transportation, the final payment will be $1395.  Please familiarize yourself with the Cancellation Policy.

    Students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the February 27, 2009 deadline, as priority is given to early applicants. Applicants will receive course confirmation approximately three weeks after the application deadline.

    Checks should be made payable to “CCSA.” Please consider your cancelled check as receipt for payment. Returned checks will incur a $20 penalty fee.

See what courses are offered this year:

    Click on the Courses Link in the Program At A Glance to the left.