Costs

Participants on Skidmore in Paris Program are charged a program fee comparable to staying on campus for a semester or year. In addition to the program fee, we suggest students budget an extra $2,000 to $3,000 for personal expenses.

The program fee covers:

• Tuition, up to 18 credits per semester
• Housing and meals (all breakfasts and six dinners per week with your French family)
• Weekly lunch allowance
• All program-sponsored excursions and activities in Paris and its surroundings
• Monthly metro/bus pass for the 1-2 Paris zone (Students who travel outside of the 2 zone for academic purposes are also reimbursed for travel expenses.)
• International medical insurance (required)
• International Student Identity Card (required)
• Orientations at Skidmore and in France
• Administrative services of the Skidmore staff in Paris and Saratoga Springs
• Computers and internet access

The program fee does not cover:

• Round-trip airfare from the United States to Paris
• One dinner per week
• Housing and meals during Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks
• Books and supplies
• Certain course fees in studio art and theater
• Personal expenses (including phone, home e-mail, printing, and photocopying charges)

Skidmore College students participating in this program may apply their financial aid to the costs of the program. (Financial Aid) Non-Skidmore students should check with the financial aid office at their home campus for information.

• Paris -- the City
• The Program
• Courses and Credits
• Orientation and Activities
• Housing
• Program Requirements and Application
• Costs
• Photo Albums
• Lifeline!
• Welcom to Paris

last updated May 17, 2006