Fee and Registration
The application process ended on October 30, 2009. Wait list opportunities may be available. To inquire, please contact ConferenceInfo2@outreach.psu.edu.
There are two options to enroll in the ESL Certificate Program with Immersion, either on a credit or on a noncredit basis. In both cases, 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 $1,695 (early application by September 15 qualifies you for a $100 discount) related to your stay in Ecuador. The total fee includes
instructional costs and all expenses during the four 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. Applications postmarked after the September 15
deadline will pay the total fees.
As an example, the tuition fees for the credit program are calculated below based on in-state, graduate tuition for 2008–2009. Please check Penn State tuition fees for 2009–2010.
If you are an undergraduate or an out-of-state student, your tuition fees will differ. Please visit the Web for tuition rates.
| ESL Certificate Program with Immersion | Program Abroad Fee | Instruction |
Early Application Discount
(apply by Sept 15) |
TOTAL |
| Non-credit enrollment (5 courses) | $1,695 | $5,000 | -$100 | $6,595 |
|
Credit enrollment (5 courses,
15 graduate credits) |
$1,695 |
$9,240
3 spring credits 12 summer credits |
-$100 | $10,835 |
Credit Option (15 credits): Tuition fees are charged according to the Penn State tuition rates for 2009–2010, listed on the tuition page of the Web site (follow the link below). Three credits are completed in the spring session and are calculated and charged according to the Penn State tuition rate schedule and billing cycle (see link below). The remaining 12 credits will be completed during the summer session and will be charged in April to the student account according to summer tuition rates. After payment of the deposit, the balance of the program abroad fee ($595 or $695, depending on date of application), will be charged at the same time as summer tuition.
Tuition: The University reserves the right to revise the schedule of tuition and charges without further notice. For more information on tuition, visit http://tuition.psu.edu.
Noncredit Option: Total fee is $5,000 for instruction plus the program abroad fee of $1,695. Half of the instructional fee ($2,500) must be paid by January 15, and the balance of the fee ($2,500) will be charged in April along with the remainder of the program abroad fee. ($595 or $695, depending on date of application); $1,000 of the fee is non refundable. After May 15, the full program abroad fee is nonrefundable.
Financial aid may be available.
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.
Airfare to and from Ecuador is not included in the class 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 travelling with other class participants. The estimated round trip airfare from a major east coast city to Quito, Ecuador is approximately $750. Specific immunizations are required to travel to Ecuador. You will receive this information upon acceptance to the program.
Lodging at Penn State
If you will require lodging at Penn State to attend weekend classes in the spring, please check the Visitors Bureau Web site for information.
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 January 15,
2010, the program will be cancelled and participants will be notified and refunded accordingly.
Withdrawal Policy
All requests for withdrawal must be submitted in writing.
Credit
The $1,000 deposit will be charged once the student is accepted and will not be refunded.
In the event of cancellation, after May 15, credit students will be refunded according to the Penn State schedule, depending on the date of withdrawal. After May 15, the full program abroad fee is nonrefundable.
Noncredit
The $1,000 deposit will be charged once the student is accepted and will not be refunded.
In the event of cancellation, after May 15, the full class fee ($1,595 or $1,695) is nonrefundable.
The following schedule will apply regarding refund of the $5,000 instructional fee:
After February 15—students will be refunded $1,000 of the $2,500 fee charged in January
After May 15—students will be refunded $2,500 of the total $5,000 fee. The full program abroad fee will not be refunded.
Access: Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the conference planner at 814-863-5100 before your participation.
H1N1 Notice
Please help lessen the spread of flu this season. Both seasonal and H1N1 influenza are expected to affect many people this year. The exclusion of ill persons from public, school, and
group gatherings is key to lessening the spread of the flu. If you are ill, please remain at home during your illness and recovery. If you have a fever (100° F or higher), the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention recommends limiting contact with others until you have been without a fever for at least 24 hours.
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