Courses in the 2009 summer program at Paris 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. The package cost for the Paris 2009 program is $5795.

Payment Schedule and Refunds

• March 6, 2009 :  First payment of $2,797.50 plus $200 application fee.
  
• April 3, 2009 :  Final payment of $2,797.50
  
• April 20, 2009 :  Payment of train pass surcharge for participants age 26 and older for the Paris program; the surcharge is $200

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.