Courses in the 2009 summer program to Spain are part of the regular course offerings of member institutions; therefore, students may apply for loans or grants for which they would normally be eligible. Students should apply for financial aid at the campus where they are registering for courses. Campus representatives will assist students in obtaining information about financial aid. Students must meet all campus requirements in applying for financial aid.

Refund Schedule:

March 6, 2009 : First payment of $2,500 plus $200 application fee.
April 3, 2009   : Final payment of $2,695

TOTAL PAYMENT: $5395

Students’ application fee, deposits and other payments are applied towards required advances, purchase of airline tickets, and other costs related to the program. Note that $100 of the $200 application fee is non-refundable and covers processing and reservation fees. 

Participants who withdraw from a program after the application deadline receive a refund according to the following schedule: 
Withdrawal before March 7: all but $100 will be refunded
Withdrawal between March 7 and March 27: all but $300 will be refunded
Withdrawal between March 28 and April 17: all but $750 will be refunded
Withdrawal between April 18 and May 8: all but $1,900 will be refunded
Withdrawal after May 8: No money will be refunded

All withdrawals must be made in writing to the program office at Valdosta State University in order for refunds to be processed.