Costs

Students from ACM institutions will be billed tuition and a program fee by their colleges. Students from non-ACM colleges should consult the ACM office in Chicago.

Tuition

For students from ACM colleges, tuition for spring 2009 will equal approximately one-half of the home college’s 2008-09 annual tuition, and is paid directly to the home college.

Tuition refunds are made in accordance with the policy in effect on the home campus in relation to the program calendar.

In most cases, students from ACM colleges remain eligible for their college’s financial aid program. They should consult their aid officers well in advance.

Program fee

The program fee for spring 2008 was $2,200; this is subject to change in 2009 due to changes in exchange rates or travel costs. The program fee includes round trip group travel from Chicago to Gaborone via Johannesburg.

No part of the program fee expended on a student’s behalf is refunded if the student withdraws from the program. Students from non-ACM colleges are also charged a $125 administrative fee.

Other expenses

Students’ housing, partial board (a food stipend) and most field trip expenses are paid for by the program.

Students are responsible for travel to and from Chicago, meals not covered by the program fee, incidental personal expenses and items not related to program participation. A typical student might expect to spend approximately $300 per month; more if extensive personal travel or purchases are planned.