Yes, you can use your financial aid on this program. Please have your Financial Aid office fax us a "Consortium Agreement" to complete and sign. CSA Fax # 253-850-0454. CSA does not offer any scholarships or financial aid, we can only assist you in using your home school's financial aid on this program.
A faxed copy is acceptable: CSA Fax # 253-850-0454.
The earlier the better, since it takes time to process. Overall, CSA does not offer any financial aid, we can only assist you in obtaining and using your aid from your home school on these programs.
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Activities
Students may participate with French students in university club activities: drama, choral, orchestra, photography, film, etc. May join numerous sports activities. Invitations from local French families.
Excursions: Several excursions are arranged by the school: (Burgundy, Paris, Versailles, Provence, etc.) (Cost extra: $10 - $300 depending on destination)
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Housing
University residence hall - Foyer International D'Etudiants. Double or Single room. Has TV rooms, laundry, a kitchen, and a cafeteria. CSA will send confirmation of housing arrangements before departure. Costs approximately $700 per month for single room. Meals are not included in program price, but can be purchased in cafeteria at approx. $250 per month. Three meals may cost up to $300 per month depending on meal plan, and where one goes. Some meals can be prepared in the residence hall kitchen. Students can either choose half board (two meals daily), or pay for their meals separately. Damage deposit of $150 required upon dorm check-in - refundable.
Cooking facilities are available on each floor of the residence hall. Full Meals: (including hors-d'oeurve, meat or fish, vegetables, cheese, dessert). Approx. $7 per day to eat at the cafeteria ($200 per month). Snacks at all times / 24-hour vending machines. Bed linen is provided. Bring your own towels.
Housing with French Family also available - cost $900 - $1100 per month - includes 2 meals and single room in French home near school.
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Dates and Fees
Spring Semester 2008
| February 4th - May 30th, 2008 |
20 hrs. per week (560 hrs. year) |
$4595 |
*Holiday Dates - Easter: mid April
*Similar dates in 2009
Spring Quarter 2008
| March 3rd - May 23rd, 2008 |
20 hrs. per week |
$3895 |
Spring Session 8 weeks 2008
| 8 weeks |
March 31st - May 23rd, 2008 |
$2995 |
SUMMER TERMS 2008:
June 9th - September 26th, 2008
18-20 hrs. per week (all levels)
| 2 weeks |
June 9th - 20th, 2008 |
$1495 |
| 2 weeks |
July 7th - 18th, 2008 |
$1495 |
| 2 weeks |
August 4th - August 14th, 2008 |
$1495 |
| 2 weeks |
September 1st - September 12th, 2008 |
$1495 |
| 4 weeks |
June 9th - July 4th, 2008 |
$1995 |
| 4 weeks |
July 7th - August 1st, 2008 |
$1995 |
| 4 weeks |
August 4th - 29th, 2008 |
$1995 |
| 4 weeks |
September 1st - September 26th, 2008 |
$1995 |
| 6 weeks |
June 9th - July 18th, 2008 |
$2495 |
| 6 weeks |
July 7th - August 14th, 2008 |
$2495 |
| 6 weeks |
August 4th - September 12th, 2008 |
$2495 |
| 8 weeks |
June 9th - August 1st, 2008 |
$2995 |
| 8 weeks |
July 7th - August 29th, 2008 |
$2995 |
| 8 weeks |
August 4th - September 26th, 2008 |
$2995 |
* Similar dates in 2009
Fall Semester 2008
| September 29th, 2008 - January 23rd, 2009 |
20 hrs. per week (260 hrs. semester) |
$4595 |
Similar dates in 2009/2010
Holiday Dates: December 22nd, 2008 - January 3rd, 2009
Fall Sessions 8 weeks 2008
| 8 weeks |
September 29th - November 21st, 2008 |
$2995 |
Academic Year 2008 - 2009
| September 29th, 2008 - May 29th, 2009 |
20 hrs. per week (560 hrs. year) |
$8295 |
Spring Semester 2009
| February 2nd - May 29th, 2009 |
20 hrs. per week (560 hrs. year) |
$4595 |
*Similar dates in 2010
FEES
Fee Includes: tuition, registration, visa documents, orientation, housing confirmation in university residence hall or host family, textbooks, campus facilities, extra activities. Housing cost not included. Housing is extra -
see housing section.
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Requirements
Programs are open to all adults. High school students, college students, teachers, working adults, professionals, and retired persons are all encouraged to apply. All beginners (debutants) must enroll in the "Niveau 1" (elementary course). All students will be given a placement test upon arrival to determine French ability. Minimum age is 18.
Passport and visa required for programs longer than three months. "Letter of enrollment" will be provided by CSA...which is needed to obtain a Visa. After arrival into Dijon, students will also be required to obtain a "residence permit". Students should bring 4-6 extra passport size photos for the residency permit. Campus Director will inform students where to go in Dijon to obtain the permit...(part of orientation). www.french-embassy.com
Students are advised to arrive on the Sunday before each session (starting date). Students will be met by members of the school staff in Dijon. at the Dijon train station from 8:30am - 12:30pm, and 2:00pm - 7:00pm. Students are escorted to the school, as well as the student residence. Students arriving on other dates, may take a taxi or bus. Students will be informed by CSA prior to departure as to how to get to Dijon as well as to the school.
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Registration and Information
Register online. $50 deposit required. Please review the "How To Register" section on the CSA website. Payments can be made by money order, cashiers check, or personal check. We will e-mail you a "Confirmation Notice" with additional information shortly after receiving your online registration form. Thank you.
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