Fee and Registration
To apply, please complete the application form and submit the necessary documents as instructed on the How to Apply page.
2013 Program Registration Information
The Pennsylvania ESL Program Specialist certificate is awarded, given successful completion of the program and teaching certification as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In addition to the instructional fees, there is a program abroad fee of $1,975 related to your stay in Ecuador. The total fee includes instructional costs and all expenses during the five weeks in Ecuador, including living expenses, transportation in Ecuador, and a four-day orientation in Quito before classes begin.
Airfare to and from Ecuador, lodging for weekend courses at Penn State, and books for the courses are not included in the program abroad fee. All participants must arrive in Quito, Ecuador, on a specific date to be determined. Our staff will meet you at the airport and assist you in getting to the hotel. Participants will purchase airline tickets on their own; however, Penn State can recommend a travel agent, and more information will be provided in the spring classes regarding traveling with other class participants. The estimated round-trip airfare from a major East Coast city to Quito, Ecuador, is approximately $1,200. Specific immunizations are required to travel to Ecuador.
Tuition
Tuition for 15 credits will be charged for the program (3 credits in the spring, 12 credits in the summer). Tuition rates for 2012–13 are set by Penn State, and listed here: www.tuition.psu.edu.
Financial Aid
Financial aid may be available for both degree and nondegree program participants. The Penn State Outreach Financial Aid office can help participants identify financial aid options for
summer study. They can be reached at studentaid@outreach.psu.edu
or at 814-867-4244.
Payment
Once you have been notified of your acceptance, you must submit the $1,000 nonrefundable deposit in order to reserve your place in the program.
The 3 credits you complete in the spring semester will be calculated and charged according to the Penn State spring rate schedule. The remaining 12 credits that you complete during the
summer will be charged to a student account in April. The balance of the program abroad fee will be charged at the same time as summer tuition. The total program fee must be paid by May
15.
Withdrawal
The initial $1,000 deposit paid on acceptance is not refundable. In the event of withdrawal, your tuition will be refunded according to the Penn State tuition schedule, depending on the
date of withdrawal. After April 15, the full program abroad fee is nonrefundable.
All requests for withdrawal must be submitted in writing to Penn State Outreach.
Travel
You will need a valid passport to travel to Ecuador. Please be aware of the expiration date of your existing passport or, if you do not yet have one, please apply. For U.S. citizens, no visa is required for tourist or study
travel up to 90 days.
Lodging at Penn State
If you will require lodging at Penn State to attend weekend classes in the spring, please check the Central
Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors Bureau for information.
Policies
Penn State Cancellation or Changes: You will be notified of any cancellations or changes. If some unforeseen event forces Penn State to cancel or postpone the program, you will
receive a full refund of your registration fee; however, the University cannot be held responsible for any related costs, including cancellation fees assessed by airlines or travel
agencies.
Due to the international nature of this field-based experience, Penn State must have a minimum number of participants for the program. If enrollment is not sufficient by mid-January, the
program will be canceled and participants will be notified and refunded accordingly.
Withdrawal Policy: see above.
Access: Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of special accommodation or have
questions about the physical access provided, please contact the conference manager at 814-865-3443 before your participation.