2. Study Abroad Semester London London September 8 – November 18, 2011 Optional return date: December 2, 2011

3. Southern California Foothills Consortium  Antelope Valley  Barstow  Citrus  Crafton Hills  MiraCosta  Mt. San Antonio  Mt. San Jacinto  Palomar  Rio Hondo  San Bernardino Valley  San Diego City

4. American Institute for Foreign Study  Founded in 1964  Sets up cultural exchange programs for over 40,000 students per year  Full time staff of 45 in London alone

5. Academic Eligibility Prior to Departure:  Completion of at least twelve units of degree applicable transferable college units  Grade point average of 2.5  See Coordinator for more information

6. Course Offerings  Classes are held M-TH  Most courses are CSU/UC transferable and meet general education requirements  Students enroll in 12 units  All students enroll in British Life and Culture as part of the 12 units  Students may choose to enroll in one distance education (online) course as part of the 12 units* *Distance Education/online courses begin August 27 and end December 17

7. London Program Fee $6375  Homestay lodging w/breakfast and kitchen privileges  London transport pass (tube & bus)  AIFS Student Center- Student Services support staff  University of London Union membership  Medical and Fee Refund Insurance  British Life and Culture field trips/walking tours  Orientation programs  Guided London tour  Public library pass  Computer lab  Free email/Internet  Extensive social and cultural activities

8. Accommodations in London Homestay accommodation is included in the program fee – no additional charge: Twin-bedded room in a home in London with breakfast 5 days per week; kitchen facilities shared with host  Shared Apartment Option is an additional $850: Apartment in central London; furnished and fully equipped kitchen. No meals included.

9. Expenses Not Included  Airfare (Round trip with airport pickup & return) Non Tour Flight: $525 EuroTour Flight: $645 (Does not include airline imposed taxes, fees, fuel surcharges: $422 non tour; $512 European tour)  $250 refundable damage deposit  Passport  Personal Expenses  Meals (breakfast is included in homestay) Apartments include cooking equipment, but not food  Community College enrollment fees  Textbooks

10. Optional Activities  Optional Cultural Activities - four one-day excursions and six evening events - $495  Optional tour of Scotland – five days/four nights - $595  Optional European tour – five days/four nights - $995  Medical insurance IS included, but if you want to increase the coverage - Optional Medical Insurance Upgrade is $65 (Increases covered treatment from $10,000 to $60,000 per incident).  Optional Personal Property Coverage is $90 (See brochure for coverage information)

11. Optional Tours  European Tour $995 Paris, Brussels, and Bruges (9/5/-9/9) -5 days/4 nights -Transportation -Lodging -Breakfasts -Guided tours & Tour Manager  Scotland Tour $595 Edinburgh, Isle of Sky, Loch Ness (10/20-10/24) -5 days/4 nights -Transportation -Lodging -Guided Tours -Breakfasts & Dinners

12. Optional Cultural Program $495  Four one-day excursions (including transportation, guide, and entrance fees) – Stratford-Upon-Avon – Brighton – Stonehenge and Salisbury – Bath  Six Cultural Events – Theatre – Musical, Drama and Comedy – Program usually includes a ticket to a rugby game or football match (that’s soccer to you!)

13. SCHOLARSHIPS STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS  Benjamin Gilman Scholarships: Open to Federal Pell Grant eligible students. Application information and deadlines available at www.iie.org/Gilman www.iie.org/Gilman  AIFS Scholarships: 3 @ $1000 and 2 @ $500 See your coordinator for more information

14. Financial Aid Study Abroad Financial Aid is Processed at Citrus College For Eligible Palomar College Students INSTRUCTIONS ARE LISTED ON “IMPORTANT INFORMATION HANDOUT” IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR 2011-2012  Be certain Citrus College is listed on your Student Aid Report or call the processor (800) 433-3243 to add the Citrus College Code 001166  Forward official sealed copies of ALL academic transcripts to Citrus College, Attention: Judy Gorden  Complete Citrus College application for admission – Applications are available online http://www.citruscollege.eduhttp://www.citruscollege.edu  Return Request for Financial Assistance and FERPA forms to Citrus College Financial Aid. These forms are included in your study abroad materials.

15. Financial Aid IF YOU WANT FINANCIAL AID FOR LONDON BUT HAVE NOT APPLIED FOR 2011 - 2012 INSTRUCTIONS ARE LISTED ON “IMPORTANT INFORMATION HANDOUT”  Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ASAP! This application is available online at http://www.fafsa.edu.gov – Follow Instructions http://www.fafsa.edu.gov  List Citrus College Code 001166 – Sign electronically  Forward official sealed copies of ALL academic transcripts to Citrus College, Attention: Judy Gorden  Complete Citrus College application for admission – Applications are available online http://www.citruscollege.eduhttp://www.citruscollege.edu  Return Request for Financial Assistance and FERPA forms to Citrus College Financial Aid. These forms are included in your study abroad materials.

16. CRITICAL INFO!!! READ “IMPORTANT INFORMATION” HANDOUT!!  Return A.I.F.S. London application to Yasue O’Neill, your coordinator at Palomar College. First payment of $450 must be attached. Add $50 deposit for each optional tour.  Complete Citrus College application for admission – Applications available online www.citruscollege.eduwww.citruscollege.edu  Registration materials and class schedules are emailed upon receipt of AIFS application and deposit

17. Need More Information?  All study abroad contacts are listed on the last page of the “Important Information” handout  Contact Palomar College: Yasue O’Neill (760) 744-1150 X2167 Email: yoneill@palomar.eduyoneill@palomar.edu Citrus Registration: Judy Gorden (626) 857-4134 jgorden@citruscollege.edu Study Abroad Financial Aid at Citrus: Julie Martinez (626) 914-8595 jmartinez@citruscollege.edu jmartinez@citruscollege.edu