UWSP International Programs
Summer Departure Workshop
GROUP SEATING FOR UWSP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
SUMMER PROGRAM DEPARTURE WORKSHOP
Friday, March 9 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – 101CCC
AUDIENCE LEFT
AUDIENCE CENTER
Psychology
EUROPE
Culinary
Journalism
GREECE
Hessen
GERMANY
Teaching English
in JAPAN
NICARAGUA
Biology in
GREENLAND
Education in
LONDON
College of Natural
Resource
KENYA
BACK OF 101CCC
AUDIENCE RIGHT
Health & Culture
AUSTRIA
CHINA
TODAY
Comm Disorders
BRAZIL
Education in
NAMIBIA
 FORMS RETURN CHECKLIST – CONFIRM THE FORMS THAT HAVE BEEN
RETURNED AND WHAT IS STILL MISSING.
 PASSPORT PHOTOS - You will need to provide the IP office with the following number of
passport photos: China program (1), Short-term programs in Europe (1), all other programs
(0).
Print your name and program on the back of each photo before giving to IP staff.
STILL NEED PHOTOS? Group sessions offered in March:
Wednesday, March 28
Thursday, March 29
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Photography Services office, 119 Delzell Hall.
*Email dmoore@uwsp.edu to arrange a photo session or call 346-3985.
If passport photos are taken on campus, the charge for this service will be billed directly to
International Programs. Students unable to have photos taken on campus must make
arrangements on their own.
Today’s Agenda:
• Safety, Conduct and
Group Responsibilities
• Financial: Aid,
Payments and Forms
• What to Pack and
How to Budget
•Group Time
Personal Health
• “Required Health and
Safety Information” Form
• Prescription Medication
• Physical Condition
Personal Safety
Be Aware of
Your Environment:
• Watch your stuff – and
watch for the group!
• Watch the time.
• Always venture with others
(not alone).
Safety Abroad for the Group
*The U.S. State Department decides if
we stay or go:
Travel Warning
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www.state.gov
www.cdc.gov
In-country Contacts
Network of Study Abroad Programs
Insurance Company Resources
*NOTE: I.P. covers cost to move a group
to safety, if in danger. If you decide
personally to leave the group, you bear
all costs and responsibility--and you are
still accountable for all of your program costs.
Respect and tolerate cultural differences!
BIGGEST PROBLEMS?
Alcohol - Related
Enrolled as a
UWSP student,
you are under
UWSP conduct
rules.
UWSP International Programs
has the right to withdraw a student from
an overseas program due to student
conduct that adversely affects the group
experience or negatively impacts the
university’s relationship with our
international partners such as hostels or
hotels, tour guides, museums or
universities.
Academics Come First!
“1. This is an academic
program. I am responsible
for attendance at all lectures
and scheduled trips. . . .”
•Take part in discussions.
•Give all instructors and interpreters their
due respect.
• Act in a professional manner
when with a group or
in any situation that might
reflect upon the group or the
university.
Not all of our
classrooms
are classrooms!
Classes take
advantage of
the sites…
Tours are part of class.
• Strive to be cognizant of
group needs, respect them,
and work together so as to
meet those needs with
a minimum
of
discomfort
for anyone.
Be on time!
Group travel depends on it.
•Cooperate with and be willing to
assist the group leaders.
•Pay attention to announcements.
•Recognize that everyone has
needs for help and support.
BE ADAPTABLE
BE FLEXIBLE
BE OPEN TO
DIFFERENCES
HAVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!
Financial: Aid, Payments and Forms
Program Costs & Payments
• Your final program cost is
calculated and announced approx.
4-6 weeks before departure.
At that time, we finalize group costs
and participant numbers with
overseas institutions and travel
agents, receive final invoices, and
lock in exchange rates with our
final payments.
• Payment Schedule was included in
with Acceptance Letter. In addition
to your $250 or $400 deposit, you
should have your first payment
made.
FINANCIAL AID
• Renew your 2012-13 FAFSA no later than April 15—
DON’T DELAY!
• Revise your award to include your additional study abroad
educational expenses with the UWSP Financial Aid Office
• Check your current 2011-2012 financial aid award for
possible funding due to change in class standing in
December—or if you initially declined your direct loan
award.
• Common types of student loans after Perkins is Direct,
Parent PLUS or Alternative/Private Student Loan
• Complete loan instructions can be found at
www.uwsp.edu/finance/loans.shtm (or call 346-4771).
SAMPLE Financial Aid Award
Aid Program
Summer
Fall
Spring
Pell Grant
$500 (3 crs)
$1000 (6 crs)
$2000
$1500 3 crs
$1000 6 crs
Sub Fed Direct Loan
$1833
$1833
$1834 ($5500 total)
Unsubsidized Direct Loan
$666
$666
$668 ($2000)
Wisc Higher Ed Grant
(Perkins, SEOG, Lawton,
Academic Fee Increase
Grant do not pay in summer)
$0
$563
$562
Other Loan
(alternative/private
student loan)
$3000
0
0
STUDENT LOANS
• Perkins
– Awarded on a need basis
• Direct
(subsidized/unsubsidized)
– Increased maximum awards for
juniors and seniors is now $7500 for
the academic year
– Interest rate is fixed 3.4% subsidized; 6.8% unsubsidized
• Parent Plus Direct
– If your parent is interested in
borrowing in order to assist paying
for your study abroad
– Current interest rate is 7.9% plus a
4% processing fee
• Alternative Private Student
Loan
– Repayment not expected until you are out
of school
– Loan amount varies with program cost
– ONLY lending institutions offering the
alternative/private student loan program:
UWSP Credit Union, Wells Fargo, Chase,
Citi, US Bank, Discover
– Compare interest rates, processing fees,
early drop off of co-signor with successful
repayments, etc.
– Interest rate is variable; fixed rate now
available (3.78 vs. 7.49)
Complete instructions on UWSP Financial Aid website!
Deferred Payment Form
• 2012-13 financial
aid awards emailed
first week of May.
• Summer 2012
financial aid funds
disburse around
June 20th.
• Access 2012-13 financial
aid award on your
MyPoint account,
Finances, Financial Aid
Award & Status (see note
under table for Printing).
• Email or bring in award
for preparation of
Deferred Payment Form.
RESIDENCY
• Tuition surcharge for non-residents is $250 (3 crs) $1,000 (12 crs) instead of approx. $1,000 - $3,600 for
on-campus students
• Minnesota resident surcharge around $75-$200 with
approved Minnesota reciprocity
FINAL TIDBITS…
• Look at your current award on MyPoint, then Finances,
Financial Aid Award & Status
• Unusual Circumstance Form (loss of income)
– www.uwsp.edu/finance under Special Topics; May possibly
be eligible for grants
• Independent students (24 yrs. +) are eligible for an
additional $5000 in unsubsidized Direct loan.
• If parent is denied a PLUS Direct, student is eligible for
$4000-$5000 in addt’l unsubsidized Direct loan.
• Individual advising—please bring in your award.
What to Pack and How to Budget