Madrid 2021

July 14, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Click here to register and receive a reminder.

​​​​Academics 
This program allows you to study in Seville, Spain​ while enrolled in Citrus College courses; the courses are UC and/or CSU transferable.

Personal 
Study abroad is a transformative, life-altering 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.

Awards and loans are available for the spring 2021 semester through the Citrus Colleges Financial Aid Department​. 

For more information, email financialaid@citruscollege.edu or call the general financial aid number (626) 914-8592 (they will call you back within 48 hours on business days). 

Watch the financial aid walk-through video on YouTube.

In order to successfully be awarded, students must apply to as many scholarships as possible (and as early as possible). Be sure to review Mt. SAC study abroad advisor Cassie Rubio's scholarship worksheet here.

View our scholarship and fundraising information sheet​. 

AIFS Ambassador Scholarship​ (five are available for Southern California Foothill Consortium college students)

Gilman Scholarship Program information (opens mid-August; deadline is October 6, 2020)

Gilman workshop video on YouTube.

The AIFS program fee is $7,295 (student apartment).
For an additional $495, students may opt for a homestay shared room that includes breakfast and dinner Monday through Friday. Single rooms are also available.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020: $450 enrollment deposit deadline

Wednesday, December 23, 2020: Entire balance due (financial aid students will pay the majority of fees when they receive their awards/refunds)

Saturday, January 9, 2021: Mandatory orientation from 10 a.m. at Citrus College in CI 159.

Email pcardenas@aifs.com and provide withdrawal intent.

For full details about the refund policy, please visit the AIFS student portal where you place your deposit. The information below is condensed and may not include all refund information.

• On or before November 25, 2020:
  All fees paid less a $150 processing fee and any non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on the student's behalf.
  
  
• After November 25, 2020, but on or before December 23, 2020:
  All fees paid less $450 plus any non-refundable deposits paid either by the student or by AIFS on the student's behalf.
  
  
• After December 23, 2020:
  No refund, and the total program fee is due.
  
  
• Once the program has begun:
  No refund, unless AIFS suspends the program.
  
  
• Because of covered medical reasons:
  All fees paid less a $150 processing fee and $210 insurance premium.

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