London 2024

London, England : Fall 2024

London is a city steeped in culture, blending modern and historical architecture to create a unique and diverse atmosphere. Visitors from all over the world are drawn to its rich customs and culture. Students have the opportunity to experience over 60 live, professional productions in theaters and catch performances by four major symphony orchestras, ballet and contemporary dance groups, and touring performing arts troupes. London's music scene is also thriving, with a range of concerts and music festivals showcasing everything from rock to classical music. Art lovers can explore historic galleries and fine art museums that house some of the world's most famous artistic masterpieces. The city's impressive theater scene includes acclaimed theater companies like the National and Royal Shakespeare companies, as well as street performers entertaining in parks and tube stations. London's significance as a cultural hub for both England and America dates back to the Magna Carta, cementing its place as an important and influential city for all.

Watch a short video on YouTube of your faculty discussing their courses and the London program.

Program Dates

Depart the United States: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Arrive in London: Friday, September 6, 2024
Depart London: Friday, November 29, 2024

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.

Affording Study Abroad

Check out the SCFS/AIFS Abroad London scholarship brochure.
Click here to a watch a recording of the scholarship and fundraising meeting.
Click here to view the "AIFS Funding Your Study Abroad" meeting slides.

Upcoming Meetings+-

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.

If you have missed a meeting, you may watch a recording of the London information session by clicking this link.

Wednesday, May 15: London information meeting #5 at 5 p.m. click the Zoom link above (online only)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024: Mandatory pre-departure meeting at 6 p.m. in CI 159

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information+-

Financial Aid

Awards and loans are available for the spring 2024 semester through the Citrus College Financial Aid office. After applying and receiving a Citrus student ID number, click here to complete the Financial Aid Request Form.

*IF YOU ARE USING LOANS, BE SURE TO REQUEST A FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN.

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 our "Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay" worksheet. Be certain make an appointment with your study abroad advisor, writing center, or faculty for essay review and assistance.

AIFS Ambassador Scholarship: five are available only for Southern California Foothill Consortium college students. Click here to view the flyer (the second page features application requirements).

The Gilman scholarship awards Pell Grant eligible students (required) a maximum of $5,000 per program (usually $2,000-$3,500).
Deadline: first Tuesday of October for winter and spring programs (or you can submit early for summer and fall) and the first Tuesday of March for summer and fall programs (or submit early for winter and spring).
View the Gilman overview presentation slides as a PDF file.

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

Download our scholarship and fundraising information sheet (PDF) for resources.

Additional scholarship resources and links are available for viewing in a spreadsheet format.

Click here to download the slides from our Funding Your Study Abroad presentation. (PDF file)

Why Choose this Program?+-

Academics and Eligibility Requirements

This program allows you to study in another country while enrolled in Citrus College courses; the courses are UC and/or CSU transferable. The onsite courses are limited to the faculty participating in the program but students may also enroll in Citrus College's online education courses. Click on the brochure button above for complete course information.

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-changing experience that will broaden students understanding of themselves and the world. There are numerous tangible benefits to 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.

Program Costs: What is Included?+-

The AIFS program fee is $8,570 (homestay option) or $10,320 (shared residence option) based on an enrollment of 45 or more participants.

See the timeline and fee schedule document for details.

Program Deadlines+-

Wednesday, June 5, 2024: $450 enrollment deposit deadline

Friday, July 12, 2024: Entire balance due (financial aid students will pay the majority of fees when they receive their awards/refunds)

Wednesday, July 24, 2024: Mandatory orientation at 6 p.m. in CI 159

AIFS Refund Policy+-

Email kwinslow@aifs.com and provide withdrawal intent.

Withdrawing on or before Wednesday, June 12, 2024
All fees paid less than a $150 processing fee will be refunded.
Withdrawing after Wednesday, June 12, 2024, and on or before Friday, July 12, 2024
All fees paid less the $450 deposit and any non-refundable deposits paid by the participant or by AIFS on the participant's behalf will be refunded.
Withdrawing after Friday, July 12, 2024
No refund and the total program fee is due.

Please note: after the final payment deadline the full program fee is due to AIFS even if you have not yet paid and do not participate or plan to participate in the program. Non-refundable financial commitments have been made to secure your spot.

If a participant withdraws once the program has begun, there is no refund. This refund policy applies whether a participant pays AIFS Abroad directly for all, part, or no program fees.

Protecting Your Investment

Participants will have the option of purchasing additional trip cancellation or interruption insurance which allows them to protect their study abroad program.

This policy includes options to cancel for any reason (CFAR) and interrupt for any reason (IFAR). Details of the Worldwide Trip Protector Plans with travel insurance underwritten by the United States Fire Insurance Company, rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best 2019, are available on the Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) website.

Students may purchase their plan directly through the CISI website. The policy is time sensitive and must be purchased within 21 days of paying the $450 enrollment deposit.

AIFS Identity Abroad Resources+-

Access, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (AIDE) General Social Identity Resources

At AIFS Abroad, we support all participants in your study/intern abroad journey, inclusive of your gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, and sexual orientation. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Exploring the identities, you hold and learning about those of others is also an important part of this journey. We invite you to use the information here before, during, and after you study abroad.

Questions? Contact Us+-

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

*See the last page of the brochure or this study abroad homepage for consortium colleges' contact details.