Financing

Students participating in the Pathways to the Steger Center Program will be charged the program fee and tuition through their student account. The program fee includes accommodations, in-country transportation, excursions, corporate visits, most meals, and international health and security insurance. The program fee does not include: GEO Application Fee, Faculty-led Study Abroad Participation fee, international airfare, some meals, passport/visa fees, souvenirs, and personal spending while on the program.

Upon acceptance into the program, a non-refundable deposit is required. Commitment decisions must be made within two weeks of acceptance.

Program costs can be found on the program page of the Global Education Office's website.

Program Fee Payment Schedule

A $500 deposit is due by February 10. The remainder of the program fee will be paid in two installments, on March 10 and April 10.

Scholarship Opportunities

Information on available scholarships can be found on the Global Education Office's website.

Other local or national scholarships

Students are encouraged to research scholarships awarded by entities in their hometown or to identity groups they pertain to.

Financial Responsibility Policy

Should a program cancellation become necessary for health and safety reasons prior to student departure, every effort will be made to refund recoverable costs to participants. Students who commit to the Pathways to the Steger Center Program are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to purchase Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance. We are unable to recommend a specific policy or insurance company, but we encourage students to start with an internet search and compare policies based on their personal preferences and risk tolerance. When purchasing CFAR insurance, please ensure that cancellation due to COVID-19 is covered in the policy terms. Other items to consider are the percentage of costs that will be reimbursed through the policy and the timeframe in which the policy needs to be purchased in relation to the planning/paying for the program. 

Once a student has committed to the program, the student will be responsible for program costs based on the following schedule.

• Withdrawal or program cancellation prior to commitment: no penalty
• Withdrawal or program cancellation after commitment until March 9: student responsible for $500 non-refundable deposit
• Withdrawal or program cancellation from March 10 to April 9: student responsible for 50% of the program fee
• Withdrawal or program cancellation after April 9: student responsible for 100% of the program fee

Disclaimer

To respond dynamically to ever-changing health and safety situations, international travel itineraries are subject to change to align with health and safety guidance, immigration and border entry restrictions, etc.