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LSC-System Study Abroad: Ireland
Thank you for your application to the 2025 Study Abroad Program. The outline below describes the financial requirements of being a part of Study Abroad.
Cost of Study Abroad Program: $4,750
This cost covers airfare, transportation while abroad and program related entrance & activity fees. It can also include other costs as described by program faculty.
Payment Schedule: To make the cost of the program more affordable, an incremental payment option is available for those that want to make payments as outlined below. The total amount paid is the cost of the program. Payments can be made throughout the year, or in total up front, or using our payment plan.
Payment Schedule:
1st Payment (Deposit) November 15 - $500 (non-refundable unless the program is canceled)
2nd Payment December 15- $1000
3rd Payment January 15 - $1000
4th Payment February 15 - $1000
5th Payment March 15 - $1000
6th Payment April 1 - $250
*Payment plans can be customized.
Students who receive a study abroad scholarship ($1000) will have that amount applied as a payment after they have submitted their non-refundable deposit.
Additional Costs: The amounts below describe additional costs that are associated with Study Abroad. These costs are on top of the cost of the program and are not included in the amount above.
1) Tuition and Fees Visit LoneStar.edu/tuition to get an estimated cost of your classes. The Base price for In-District tuition is $111 per credit hour. Tuition and fees are separate from the program fee below. Students must register to take the CHEM 1405 study abroad course (4 credits) or the GLBIS 2041 study abroad course (0 credits). Student can also opt into the PHED 1164 study abroad course (1 credit), if needed. Students will be placed in the appropriate course(s) based on which course they were accepted to.
3) Other Expenses costs may include $500 Approximate. Includes Passport, meals (dinners) not provided by program, supplies, and personal spending.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Ann Van Heerden (ann.e.vanheerden@lonestar.edu), Prof. Dan Kirchhoff (Daniel.w.kirchhoff@lonestar.edu), or Dr. Dana Van De Walker (Dana.Vandewalker@lonestar.edu).
Refund Policy:
The dates below outline the refund deadlines. Please note the dates below so that you can get a full refund if you need to withdraw from the program. We are not able to refund any LSC Study Abroad scholarship funds. The first $500 of the deposit is non-refundable, unless the full program is canceled. Hence, the refund schedule below applies only to all monies paid after the initial deposit. The $500 is used to reserve air flight and lodging and cannot be refunded.
Up to January 1, 2025 100% of payments will be refunded (minus non-refundable deposit of $500) Only refundable deposits have been purchased from our vendors overseas.
Up to February 27, 2025 50% of payments will be refunded.
Airfare purchased with ticket assigned to student’s name and non-refundable hotel deposits
After March 1, 2025 0% of payments will be refunded unless the program is canceled. In addition to the above, transportation and some activities may have been purchased
