Dates & Fees

Important Dates

Applications open on May 1, 2009

Winter Term Scholarship deadline: September 23,2009
Last day to apply: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Winter Term general pre-departure Orientation: November 30 or December 1 from 3:30-5:00pm in Room 0105 JMZ
Class meetings in College Park: TBD
Latest departure date: January 7, 2010
Program dates in El Salvador: January 7 - 23, 2010

Program Costs

Winter 2010 Program Fee: $2,350

Included: UM tuition, UM $250 Study Abroad fee, lodging, transportation within El Salvador, all meals and most entry fees.

Not included: international airfare, personal expenses, some entry fees (e.g., optional guided hike up Guazapa - $20), and a Salvadoran tourist visa upon arrival in San Salvador ($10).

The Study Abroad Office will suggest a group flight itinerary that each student is responsible for purchasing independently. Although flight costs are not guaranteed and will vary, we will make every effort to keep airfare to a minimum. The estimated costs for round-trip airfare from the Washington, DC, area to San Salvador, El Salvador, will be approximately $700. Students are advised to purchase refundable tickets and travel insurance to counter any inconvenience caused by a change in the program’s itinerary. Once admitted, you should expect to purchase the flight for the program a few weeks later, usually in mid-October.

Payment information
The program fee is divided into four separate charges that are applied to your account over the course of the fall semester:

(1) A non-refundable $30 application fee is due at the time of application,
(2) Upon admission, student account is charged a $270 non-refundable deposit. Applicants understand that if admitted to the program, they are responsible for paying this deposit, which is non-refundable under any circumstances.
(3) UM $250 Study Abroad Fee, and
(4) Remaining balance of $1,800 ($2,350 - $30 - $270 - $250) is charged upon registration.

All four charges add up to the published program fee.

Program charges will be posted by November 20, 2009. All program fees pertaining to winter term need to be paid by December 20, 2009. Failure to make payment by the deadline will result in a financial charge of 1.5 percent per month and may result in cancellation of your registration. Please monitor your account accordingly through the Testudo financial page.

Non-UM Graduate Student Requirement

Non- Univeristy of Maryland graduate students must submit a separate application to the UM Graduate School as a Non-Degree Seeking Visting Graduate Student for thr term of your program. This application reuires an application fee of $60. It is recommended to apply immediately to the graduate school upon acceptance into your program. Please visit  http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/gss/non_degree_admission.htm for information on the application process.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

The Study Abroad Office offers partial scholarships for UM undergraduate students to aid with the cost of attending a Winter Term program. These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need. The last day to apply for WT scholarships is Wednesday, September 23, 2009.