September 20, 2012 – December 8, 2012

 

Students wishing to apply must contact Teter Kapan at 503.399.5141 for application.

Chemeketa Community College is one of seven community colleges belonging to the Oregon International Education Consortium (OIEC) which sponsors the fall quarter Florence program. the OIEC consists of Chemeketa, Central Oregon, Clackamas, Mount Hood, Portland, Linn-Benton, and Rogue Community Colleges. The Consortium offers study programs in four countries ranging from two weeks to a full quarter.

Deadline for Florence Applications: June 8th, 2012

The Program

Florence, in the heart of Tuscany, offers an unparalleled opportunity to students of art, history and literature to explore a wealth of museums, churches and culture in this most walkable of cities.

The OIEC accepts up to 30 students from member colleges in Oregon. Space, therefore, is limited to qualified students. Applications must be completed, include the required deposit, and be submitted by the due date in order to be considered. American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), our partner institution, makes all logistical arrangements, including travel, insurance, and housing. All program payments are paid to AIFS. The OIEC makes all academic arrangements, which include course offerings and instructors.

Courses and Expenses

• Open to students at least 18 years old who have earned at least 12 college credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Students pay CCC tuition for 12-14 credits (depending on courses).
• Program fee includes shared apartments, cultural events, day trip to Siena, activities associated with the Italian Life and Culture course, internet access, unlimited-entry museum pass, medical and program fee refund insurance (optional meal plan of 25 restaurant vouchers available for $495).
• Financial aid can be applied to program (apply as soon as possible).
• All students must enroll in the 2-credit Italian Life and Culture course and in a 4-credit Italian language course--both taught by Italian faculty.
• Two other courses selected from Women's Studies, Introduction to Sociology, Social Issues, and probably Art History. With sufficient enrollment, offerings will also include Creative Writing: Nonfiction, Intro to Literature: Drama, and Film. All courses are fully transferable to your Associate of Arts Degree.
• PRICE $7,895.00 (15 students or more) + COCC tuition + airfare, taxes and fees TBA

Chemeketa study abroad students register as usual, but select courses from a designated available course list. Tuition, fees, and book costs are in addition to the program fee, and are paid directly to Chemeketa Community College. Students earn transferable credits while studying in Florence. You will need to enroll for a minimum of 12 credits as a full-time student to attend this program.

Financial Assistance

Gilman International Scholarship Program
Any student who is currently receiving a Pell Grant is eligible for up to $5,000. The average award is about $3,500. Award amounts are based on the amount the student needs and where their application ranked among those selected. Panelists do not see the financial need information for an applicant. Need is considered once a student is selected for the scholarship, as all eligible applicants are receiving Pell Grants and considered to be in high financial need. Once a student is selected for the Gilman Scholarship, the program determines the student’s unmet need. This is determined by subtracting any financial aid (excluding loans) the student can apply towards the study abroad program from the program cost. The second factor in determining the amount of a student’s award is where the student ranked in the list of selected applicants. An applicant’s ranking, based on the application, is assigned by the selection panel.

For application deadline and process, contact Gilman Scholarships directly at 1.888.887.5939 ext. 25 or email at gilman@iie.or.

For questions and more information, contact your Oregon International Education Consortium representative: Teter Kapan at 503.399.5141.