Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the basic requirements to be a Study Abroad student?

2.  What is involved in the application process?

3.  What expenses can a Study Abroad student be expected to have?

1. What are the basic requirements to be a Study Abroad student?

• You must be at least 18 years of age at the beginning of the program.

• You must have completed 12 units of college credit.

• You must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 at the time you apply.

• You must have completed English 100 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better by the beginning of the program.

2.  What is involved in the application process?

Application Process:
A complete application packet will include a Study Abroad application form, a travel vendor registration form, a deposit check or money order (payable to the travel vendor), a global student travel medical insurance application form, a check or money order for the insurance premium (payable to Wells Fargo of California Insurance Services, Inc.), and a copy of college transcripts.  Please submit all these materials at the same time to the Study Abroad Coordinator.  Students should submit completed forms, transcripts, deposit, and insurance premium, as soon as possible.

Here is a list of the Application Materials:

1. Submit all of the following items (Application Package) at the same time to the Study Abroad Administrator:
   • NOCCCD Application Form
   • Travel Vendor Application Form
   • Check or money order made payable to the Travel Vendor or credit card information (including signature of the cardholder) on the Travel Vendor Application Form.
   • Global Student Travel Medical Insurance Form.
   • Check of money order made payable to Wells Fargo of California Insurance Services, Inc. or credit card information(including the signature of the cardholder) on the Global Student Travel Medical Insurance Form.
   • A copy of all college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable, including printouts from WebStar).
   • A student who has met the English 100 requirement at a school other than Cypress College or Fullerton college, must also submit the English 100 Verification Form (PDF download).
2. Interview:  Students with completed applications meeting all the requirements will be contacted for a personal interview.
3. Selection Process: A selection committee will meet to review each application, transcripts, and interview report.  Provisional Acceptance:  Students who have not completed 12 units and/or English 100 or equivalent may be accepted provisionally, provided the English 100 course is in progress and the 12 units will be completed before the program start date.
4. Deadline:  Applications will be accepted until all openings are filled.  The Study Abroad Program has a limited enrollment.  Please submit your materials as soon as possible.
5. Fullerton College students please send or deliver all application materials directly to:

Fullerton College students please send or deliver all application materials directly to: Jackie Boll, Dean LLRC Administrator of Study Abroad Fullerton College Library, Bldg. 800 321 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton, CA  92832-2095 jboll@fullcoll.edu

Cypress College students please send or deliver all application materials directly to: Eldon Young, Dean of Language Arts Language Arts Division Office, 2nd Floor Humanities Building 9200 Valley View Street Cypress, CA  90630 eyoung@cypresscollege.edu

3.  What expenses can a Study Abroad student be expected to have?

The following expenses are the responsibility of the student:

1. The total amount of the program cost, as listed in the vendor's
   contract. This amount includes airfare, housing, and excursions.
   
2. Tuition and books.
   
3. The North Orange County Community College District requires students in its Study Abroad Program to obtain additional insurance.  Cost to the student has been around $150. Find the insurance form for your program by clicking here.
   
4. Food and miscellaneous expenses while on site.
   
5. Personal travel not included in the contract.