Dublin 2023

For program information and fundraising/scholarship workshops, attend the following meetings. You can also join meetings without registering by clicking on this direct Zoom link.

• May 20 Saturday mandatory in person pre-departure meeting at 10 a.m. in CI 159

Financial Aid

Pell eligible students may receive half of their Pell Grant award if they enroll in six or more units. Students may also apply for loans during the spring semester for use in the summer. Check with the financial aid office for the final day to apply for loans (usually around April). Students are eligible for the tuition waiver during the summer intersession.

Scholarship

In order to minimize your reliance on financial aid/loans be sure to budget, plan, fundraise, and apply to as many scholarships as possible.

Review Mt. SAC Study Abroad Advisor Casandra Rubio's scholarship worksheet and make an appointment with your study abroad advisor, writing center, or faculty for scholarship writing assistance.

The Gilman scholarship awards Pell Grant eligible students (required) a maximum of $5,000 per program (usually $2,000-$3,000).
Deadline: Thursday, March 9, 2023
Click here to view the Gilman overview presentation slides and a PDF file.

Your college's financial aid page will likely have information about internal and external scholarships. Citrus College's internal scholarships open in the spring and close in May.

Click here to view additional scholarship resources and links in a spreadsheet format.

View the slides from our the Funding Your Study Abroad presentation. (PDF file)

Academics and Eligibility Requirements

This program allows you to study in Dublin, Ireland while enrolled in Citrus College courses. The courses are UC and/or CSU transferable.

Students from any college or university can participate in our study abroad programs as long as they meet the following eligibility requirements: a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and about 12 units of previous college level course work at an accredited college. First semester students may be accommodated if their campus coordinator approves a progress report. Students must be at least 18-years-old by the program start date.

If you are a student veteran, be sure to check in with the Veteran Success Center or contact director Maria Buffo at (626) 852-6457.

Personal

Study abroad is a transformative, life-altering experience that will broaden students' understanding of themselves and the world. There are numerous tangible benefits for study abroad alumni including increased self-confidence, improved GPA, lower unemployment rates, and higher starting salaries. Check out UC Merced's What Statistics Show about Study Abroad Students page for more information.

The AIFS program fee is $3995. This includes single room apartments at Trinity College.

See the timeline and fee schedule document for complete program fees and details.

April 6, 2023 : Enrollment deposit deadline
*The link to pay the deposit will be sent to students, who meet eligibility requirements.

May 5, 2023 : Entire balance is due

June 3, 2023 : Mandatory pre-departure meeting at 10 a.m. in CI 159

Email kwinslow@aifs.com and provide withdrawal intent

If an individual student withdraws the student will receive a refund according to the following schedule:

• Withdrawal on or before Thursday, April 6, 2023: All fees paid less a $150 processing fee.
  
  
• Withdrawal after Thursday, April 6, 2023 but on or before Friday, May 5, 2023: All fees paid less the $450 deposit and any non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on the student's behalf.
  
  
• Withdrawal after: Friday, May 5, 2023: No refund and the total program fee is due.
  
  
• Withdrawal once the program has begun: No refund

John Morris
Study Abroad Specialist, Citrus College
studyabroad@citruscollege.edu
(626) 914-8560

*See the last page of the brochure for consortium colleges' contact details.