Costs

Program costs listed in the following section are charged in addition to regular St. Olaf tuition. The costs listed are estimates and include round-trip transportation from Minneapolis (except where indicated), prorating of instructor's expenses, breakfast and one other meal per day, transportation for required study trips, entrance fees and tickets for scheduled group events and accommodations, most often based on two and three persons sharing a room. Private baths are usually not provided.

Note: All costs listed are the most accurate estimates possible. They are subject to change due to airline taxes and fuel surcharges, the rate of inflation and the fluctuating rate of exchange. These factors might also necessitate the cancellation of a course if enrollment is not sufficient. If it is necessary to update costs one way or the other, information will be provided in the fall.

Financial Aid

Limited loans are available to cover the cost of off-campus Interims. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. Student loan applications are due no later than Oct. 15 in order to assure that the funds come through in sufficient time to meet payment deadlines.

Payment Schedule

A non-refundable deposit of $80 (included in the total program fee) must accompany the application. Fees beyond the $80 deposit will be assessed as follows:

Sept 30: $250 payable at the business office.
Oct. 31: Balance of program fees due as per billing from the Business Office.

If costs are not paid by the due date, a 1 percent per month finance charge will be added (12 percent annual percentage rate).

Students pay the cost listed in this brochure and regular Interim tuition.

Cancellation Penalties
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to the office of international and off-campus studies. Cancellation fees will be charged according to the following schedule:
On or before Sept. 30 : $80
Between Oct. 1 and Oct. 31 : $250
Between Nov. 1 and scheduled departure date : Cancellation fees will be assessed as necessary and will vary depending on the program and date of cancellation.

Medical Withdrawals
Students who must withdraw from the program for medical reasons will receive a refund of all recoverable funds. The student must provide a doctor's statement verifying that the student is medically unable to participate in the program.

Termination from the Program
Prior to departure : If a student is terminated from the program by St. Olaf College as a result of disciplinary or behavioral problems, fees will be assessed as necessary and will vary depending on the program and date of termination.
After the program has begun : No refunds will be made to students who are terminated from the program as a result of disciplinary or behavioral problems.

Rebates
Off-campus Interim participants are eligible for a board refund. This refund will be applied automatically to Semester II comprehensive fee account. Please note that some Interims begin and/or end with days on campus. Students on these Interims are responsible for the cost of their on-campus meals during those days, in addition to the cost listed for the program.