Morocco: Public Leadership

Important Dates

Applications will open on May 1, 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
Latest departure date: January 2, 2010
Program dates in Morocco: January 3, 2010
Earliest return date: January 22, 2010

Program Cost

Winter 2010 Program Fee: $2,700

Includes: tuition, housing, all meals, entry fees and transportation within Morocco.

Not included:personal expenses, bottled water and international airfare.

The Study Abroad Office will suggest a group itinerary that each student is responsible for purchasing. The round trip airfare from Washington, D.C. to Casablanca, Morocco in January is estimated at around $1,500. Students are advised to purchase refundable tickets and travel insurance to counter any inconvenience caused by a change in the program’s itinerary. You should expect to purchase the flight in the beginning of the fall semester.

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.

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 $2,150 ($2,700 - $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.