Costa Rica Summer Program in Ciudad Colón

Program Costs

Tuition & Fees

Tuition for the Costa Rica Program is $700 per unit, plus a $300 program fee to cover course materials, shuttle to/from UPeace and Ciudad Colón, field trips, and the final fiesta. The $550 deposit, which must accompany the admission application, will be credited toward the cost of tuition.

Housing and Costs

The cost of housing for the Costa Rica program is $600 per student. Housing will be provided with a host family near the campus in Ciudad Colón and will include breakfast and dinner. Lunch at the UPeace cafeteria is also included. The homes will be modest and clean. Rooms will be equipped with a desk and lamp for studying. However, please be aware that living standards are more modest in Costa Rica than in the United States. Students who are vegetarians or have other special dietary needs should note this on the housing application.

Living with a host family often turns out to be one of the most rewarding and memorable parts of a program like this.  Nearly all students in previous programs were very pleased with their host family housing.  Students will have a superb chance to practice their Spanish, or begin learning it.  (If you do not speak Spanish, bring a phrase book to help you through critical moments.)  It is an excellent way to absorb more about local customs and make some fine Costa Rican friends.

Alternate Housing Information

Living with a host family is strongly recommended. Students who decide not to live with a host family can choose one of the “posadas” (lodges) listed below.  No other accommodation choices are acceptable.

• Posada Canal Grande: http://www.hotelcanalgrande.com

• Corteza Amarilla Lodge: http://www.cortezaamarillalodge.com

It may be possible to obtain a lower rate by (1) mentioning the program and UPEACE when making reservations, and/or (2) by paying in cash upon check out. Students should ask about these possibilities in advance.

Students who choose to make their own housing arrangements will be reimbursed $600 for room and board expenses.  Please note that individual students are personally responsible for all arrangements, cancellations, early departures, etc.

Travel Costs

Travel arrangements (round-trip airfare between the U.S. and Costa Rica) are the responsibility of the student and are not included in the program cost.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid in the form of the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan (GPLUS) or private loans may be available. Students may borrow loan funds up to the cost of attendance (COA). The COA is determined by the Office of Financial Aid and includes tuition and fees, as well as an allowance for room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Under no circumstance can financial aid exceed this cost of attendance.

Summer is considered a separate term for financial aid awarding purposes. Financial aid awards for the summer term are not automatically processed based on prior eligibility or acceptance to the Costa Rica Summer Program.  Students who wish to borrow a GPLUS Loan must complete a Summer Study Abroad application. LLS students should watch for announcements from the Office of Financial Aid concerning the summer study abroad aid and application deadlines.

Note: Federal laws do not allow loan funds to be disbursed earlier than 10 days prior to the start of the program.  Tuition costs may be deferred pending receipt of summer aid.  However, students must be prepared to pay for some expenses (such as airfare) out of pocket until their loan funds have been disbursed.

Consortium Agreements

Non Loyola Law School (LLS) students wishing to obtain financial aid for program costs must do so through their home institution. Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid at their home institution to begin the consortium agreement process. There are several requirements that must be met before financial aid can be awarded and disbursed via a consortium agreement. Thus, students are strongly encouraged to begin this process immediately after applying to the program.

Consortium agreement forms should be mailed or faxed to:

Loyola Law School
Admissions: Study Abroad
Loyola Law School
919 Albany Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
T 213.736.1023
F 213.736.6523
StudyAbroad@lls.edu