Cost
Campus policies regarding payment for summer programs are often different than for programs taking place during the academic year. In most cases, financial aid will not apply, and students will pay educational and program costs directly to ACM, instead of through the campus.
As a result, students should check with their Off-Campus Study Office and their Financial Aid Office to confirm their colleges's policies regarding payment for summer programs, if additional campus fees may apply, and if financial aid may be used toward the cost of their program.
Summer 2010
| Category of student |
Educational Costs |
Program Fee
(Includes housing, meals, laundry, service learning placement, some visa-related expenses, and HTH insurance) |
Total Program Cost
|
Six-week option
| Students from non-ACM colleges |
$2,525 |
$675 |
$3,200
|
| Students from ACM colleges |
$2,275 |
$675 |
$2,950 |
Eight-week option
| Students from non-ACM colleges |
$2,900 |
$900 |
$3,800
|
| Students from ACM colleges |
$2,600 |
$900 |
$3,500 |
In addition to the costs listed above, there are additional expenses prior to departure and during the time in India that students should make sure to budget for accordingly. The figures provided below are estimates given by past students and vary depending on your lifestyle and budget. Click here for a printable cost sheet.
| Additional expenses |
Estimated amount to budget |
| Passport |
$100 |
Visa
|
$168 |
| Pre-departure medical costs |
Varies |
| Airfare |
$1,250 |
| Local transportation |
$130/$175 |
| Personal expenses |
$400/$530 |
| Meals |
$50/$70 |
Upon acceptance to the program, full payment of the program cost will be required immediately to secure your place in the program. The application deadline for the program is March 15, 2010. Students should hear about their acceptance in late March and full payment will be required in April. Since this is a summer program, in most cases, financial aid or funds from the home college will not be used, and the student will pay ACM the fee directly. However students should consult their career center, service learning center, civic engagement center, or off-campus study office to verify whether the college makes funds available for summer programs.
Students wishing to pursue internship credit at their home college should consult with an academic advisor or the appropriate official from their home campus, prior to commencing the program. Some colleges may have specific payment requirements in order to receive credit for summer coursework taken at other institutions. They should also alert ACM, so staff can help assure that the student completes any requirements needed to qualify for credit.
Scholarship Information
While ACM does not offer any financial assistance for this program, we encourage students to pursue outside scholarships and grants. A number of the ACM colleges offer scholarships for service learning/internship programs - please go to the ACM colleges scholarship page for more details. Some of the scholarship deadlines are earlier than the application deadline, so please plan ahead!
A list of additional outside scholarship opportunities can be found at: www.acm.edu/scholarships.
Refund Policies
Please check with your college for information concerning withdrawals and campus refund policies.