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Tuition and additional expenses

 

Tuition: $6,500 (USD)

NOTE: Medical insurance, travel to and from the program, meals and personal needs are NOT covered as part of the program tuition. For approximate costs, see 'Additional Expenses' below.

Payment Deadlines:
  • April 15, 2010: Deadline for receipt of your $2,000 (USD) deposit in order to secure your place in the 2009 Global Village
  • June 1, 2010: Deadline for full payment of tuition in its entirety.
Payment Methods:
  • Personal Check against a U.S. Bank or Money Order. Make payable to Lehigh University/ Global Village 2010.
  • Visa, MasterCard, or American Express: Please send the card number, security code (the three-digit number on the back of your card) and expiration date to Alicia by calling her at 610-758-4440 or via email at village@lehigh.edu.
  • Bank money transfer:

    Wachovia Cash Management
    Funds Transfer Department
    ATTN: NC0803
    1525 West W.T. Harris Blvd.
    Charlotte, NC 28288-0803
    Account Holder: Lehigh University
    Account Number: 2100012444293
    Wachovia Bank
    ABA Routing Number: 031201467
    Chips participant Number: 0509
    Swift ID: PNBPUS3

Please note that money transfers MUST be clearly marked with Global Village 2010 and the participant's name. After transfer is compelete a copy of your receipt must be emailed to village@lehigh.edu or faxed to (610) 758-6550.

 

Additional Expenses:

Six-week Estimated Budget: $800-$1200.
Note that this estimation will increase if you choose to dine out often and/or if you make weekend trips to surrounding cities such as New York City and Philadelphia.

Meals:
Meals are NOT included in your tuition cost. Moderately priced meals range from $5 to $15. Gratuity is not included, and is typically 15%. You can also buy groceries from a local market, which is within walking distance of the Lehigh University campus. You will have full kitchen facilities that you share with your fellow interns. If you have any special dietary needs, please notify our staff at village@lehigh.edu.

Laundry:
Automatic washers and dryers are available in a common facility attached to the dorms. Total cost to wash and dry one load is approximately $2.50. Dry cleaning is available within walking distance of the campus. Cost is approximately $5.00 per blouse/shirt and $10.00 per dress/ lightweight suit.

Tuxedo Rental:
Evening wear will be required for at least two events throughout the program. A suit for men is considered appropriate, but if the intern chooses to rent a tuxedo they may do so. Approximate rental cost is $55.00-$65.00.

Insurance:
You are required to have medical insurance during the 6 weeks of the Global Village. Coverage period is June 25 to August 7, 2010. You may purchase it through Lehigh University at a cost of approximately US $135 for the entire period of GV 2010.  If you would like to pre-purchase medical insurance please send the completed form to Alicia and we will have a medical card ready for you at check-in. If you choose not to purchase this medical insurance, you must bring proof of private insurance to check-in. Please view the following website for any additional questions: www.universityhealthplans.com

NOTE: Due to varying levels of insurance coverage while abroad, we STRONGLY recommend that you purchase insurance through Lehigh University.

If you require financial assistance beyond what the Iacocca Institute has been able to provide you with, we recommend looking into the opportunities available at http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/exchange.phtml.

 

 

 
 
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