Quality, Affordability
Study Abroad is an expensive but a very important investment in your education. We are fully aware that educational costs have been rising at an alarming rate in the past several years. We are committed to keeping our programs affordable for most students. We invite you to shop around first. We are confident if you "compare apples to apples," you will find that our programs cost $2,000-3,000 less than others. If you compare our programs to those of the well known organizations, then the difference is even significantly more. Our secret is simple--we do not pay double tuition. U.S. colleges and universities normally charge tuition for the home institution as well as tuition for the institution hosting their program. We also do not inflate our costs in order to offer scholarships, as some organizations do.
- Cost
- Payment Schedule
- Refund Policy
- Trip Cancellation
- Scholarships
Regular Program Fee: $3,400 (early-bird discount of $150 for those who register and pay program deposit by March 1). The fee covers university tuition for 8 semester credits, texts & instructional material, an official transcript fee, double-occupancy housing, cultural excursions, transportation to Irbid from Amman airport upon arrival and back upon departure.*
| Early Bird (By March 1) |
Regular Registration (After March 1) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee (Total) | $3,250 | $3,400 |
| Non-Refudable Deposit (must be paid with application) |
$250 | $400 |
Students are responsible for cost of such items as domestic & international airline tickets, passport fee, exess baggage fees, trip cancellation fees, health insurance, ISIC card, visa, food, entry fees to attractions and sites, one-night hotel stay during excursions, personal gifts, and other incidentals. Click here for an itemized cost estimate in pdf. You can print the itemized cost estimate sheet and bring it to your financial aid office.
Students applying for FLAS Scholarships should contact us for a more detailed itemized sheet. FLAS students will require a minimum total of 140 contact hours. FLAS student will earn either 8 or 9 semester credits.
If your institution requires a consortium agreement, we will have Jordan University of Science and Technology officials sign the document and send it in the first 2-3 weeks of the program.
*Airport pickup will be on May 19 between 3-8 pm; for the return trip to the airport, we will leave Irbid between 6:30-7:30 am on June 30.
| Payment Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ist payment by April 1 | $1,500** |
| Final payment by April 30 | $1,500** |
| Late Payment Penalty Fee*** | $75** |
*The non-refundable processing & deposit fee ($250 or $400 if after March 1) is separate and should be paid at the time of the application and submitted with it.
**Normally, we accept checks only (made payable to Petra Crown Academics, LLC). If you, however, wish to pay by a bank transfer we will accept it but you will be responsible for any addditional cost demanded by both the sending and receiving banks. When you are ready to make your transfer, contact us for information about our bank account to make the transfer.
***Full program fee must be received at least 2 weeks prior to departure date. No student will be allowed to participate if he or she does not pay in full prior to commencement of the program.
To qualify for any refund, a withdrawal must be sent in writing (a date/time-stamped e-mail message will be accepted). The qualifying amount will be subject to the following guidelines:
1. An applicant is an "officially registered participant" upon his or her "notification of acceptance" into the program via an e-mail message. Our records of such communication shall be the sole basis in case of any dispute.
2. A participant withdrawing from the program before March 1 will be refunded any amount paid minus $250 (application processing fee & program deposit).
3. A participant withdrawing from the program between March 1 and April 1, 2012 will be refunded any amount paid minus $750 (application processing fee & program deposit plus $500).
4. A participant withdrawing from the program between April 2 and April 30, 2012 will be refunded any amount paid minus $1250 (application processing fee & program deposit plus $1000).
5. A participant withdrawing from the program on or after May 1, 2012 will forfeit the full amount paid, including the application fee/deposit.
Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance (TCII):
Sudden illness or injury, death in the family, passport problems,
theft, expulsion from the program, terrorism, natural disaster are
but a few of the potentially many reasons that can cause
cancellation or interruption of the trip and program. Depending on the insurance plan one purchases, the coverage could include program
fees, cost of airline tickets, medical evacuation, baggage loss or damage, and much more. Insurance can protect your substantial investment in the tirp.
The program is not in any way responsible in the event that cancellations or interruptions are voluntary, warranted because of expulsion, or due to events beyond our control. If we make
a decision before departure to cancel the program because of political instability, security threats, outbreak of disease, or natural disaster,
we will refund full amounts paid minus the non-refundable, processing fee and the cost of airline tickets if they have been purchased by PCA. However, if similar conditions obtain while we are in the host country and we make the decision to terminate the program early, we will refund only "uncommitted and recoverable" amounts at our discretion, regardless of whether or not credits are issued.
We do not require students to purchase Trip Cancellation and/or Interruption Insurance (TCII) but we strongly encourage it. Neither we nor anybody else can guarantee perfect conditions. Our plans might be ruined by events beyond our control but there should be no reason to risk our financial investment in addition. Insurance can help you recoup your finacial losses and give you peace of mind.
We do not endorse or recommend any specific TCII provider. Google for "trip cancellation/interruption insurance" and you will get a rather long list to choose from. Compare cost and coverage as you would when shopping for auto insurance, for example. You do not need to over-insure but make sure the plan is tailored to your needs.
Scholarships
| A $500 Program Repeater Discount (PRD) is available to applicants who had participated in the program previously. The discount will be applied to the final payment. |
| The "Buddy Discount." Do you have a friend you can encourage to participate with you on the program? If so, you and your friend may qualify for a discount of $100 each. If you have more than one friend you can encourage to participate, you can earn $100 per recommended participant. Conditions apply. Ask for details. |
We do not offer any scholarships at this time. We, however, make certain that our programs are very competitive and affordable. Also, we encourage applicants to our programs to talk to their home institution's financial aid office for advice on scholarships and loans. Below are some of the most relevant of the general sources for study abroad scholarships and grants. Click on the title to open the webpage of the scholarship provider.
AFS Global Leaders Scholarship Program
Archaeological Institute of America Scholarship
Critical Language Scholarships
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Global Studies Grants to Support the Study of International Affairs
Golden Key International Honor Society’s Scholarships
Lisle Scholarship
Osher Scholars
Phi Kappa Phi Society Study Abroad Scholarships
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
SIT Middle East and Islamic Studies Scholarship
The National Security Education Program’s Boren Scholarships
