Finances

Here you will find financial and scholarship information for different TREC programs. Please be aware that Global Education programs carry some additional expenses for which you should plan. Besides Drew tuition, costs to consider are travel, room and board, and personal expenses. Other expenditures, for things such as non-program sponsored travel, entertainment, and souvenirs will vary depending on the exchange rate, living standards in the chosen country, and your own personal tastes.

The cost of Drew’s TRECs vary by program. What is included in that program cost will vary by program as well. Most program costs include tuition, housing, and educational and cultural activities. Airfare and meals may or may not be included, depending on program and location.

shortTRECs

DEPOSIT:

$500, non-refundable deposit required.

COST:

The cost of Drew’s shortTRECs vary by program. What is included in that program cost will vary by program as well. Most program costs include tuition, housing, and educational and cultural activities. Airfare and meals may or may not be included, depending on the program.

You can find individual program descriptions and details here.

COURSES:

In order to participate in a shortTREC, you must be registered for the appropriate course corresponding to your program. For January and spring break shortTRECs, you must be registered no later than December 1. For summer shortTRECs, you must be registered no later than May 1. If you are not registered by these dates, you will be withdrawn from the program and will forfeit your $500 deposit.

In order to register, your account must be clear with the Office of Student Accounts. Please think carefully before paying your $500 deposit to hold your place in a shortTREC, especially if you have an outstanding balance on your student account. If you are not able to register for the shortTREC by the registration deadline, you will forfeit your deposit and be withdrawn from the program.

WITHDRAWAL:

Students who wish to withdraw from a shortTREC before the program start date must notify the Center for Global Education via email (globaled@drew.edu).

If a student withdraws from a shortTREC on or after course registration – December 1 (for January or spring break shortTRECs) or May 1 (for summer shortTRECs), for any reason, the student is responsible for paying 100% of the program fee.

REFUNDS:

Students enrolled in a shortTREC are automatically covered under Drew’s insurance policy with Educational & Institutional Insurance Administrators, Inc. (EIIA). EIIA’s International Insurance Program allows students to receive a refund for any of the covered reasons described in their trip cancellation or trip interruption coverage. It is the student’s responsibility to read and understand the terms of this coverage and what it does and does not include and evaluate whether the coverage meets their individual needs. Students should discuss with their parents whether they wish to purchase additional trip interruption/cancelation coverage at their own expense from an independent travel insurance provider.

FINANCIAL AID:

Students who are matriculated at time of participation in a shortTREC are eligible for scholarships to help defray the cost of the program. Graduated seniors, pathway students, and non-degree seeking students are not eligible for scholarships. On average, scholarships cover 25% of the program cost. Students apply for these scholarships at the time of application to the shortTREC program. Recipients of these scholarships will be notified shortly after notification of acceptance to the program.

longTRECs

Drew students participating in a longTREC will be charged Drew tuition, plus the cost of housing and meals of their chosen program.

FINANCIAL AID:

Students will continue to be eligible for financial aid while studying on a longTREC, whether the Drew London Semester or a longTREC Global Partner Program. This includes federal and state loans, Drew merit scholarships, and need-based grants. It does not include work study. In general, eligibility for financial aid is based on Drew tuition, cost of housing and meals for the program in which you are participating, and an allowance for books, travel, and personal expenses.

Drew merit scholarships can be used up to their full semester value for the London Semester. Similarly, merit scholarships that are a part of a need-based financial aid package may be used to their full semester value for a longTREC Global Partner Program. However, if your merit scholarship exceeds your financial need and you enroll in a longTREC Global Partner Program, the value of the merit scholarship will be the greater of half of the original semester award or the difference between tuition at Drew and the cost of the Global Partner Program.

If you currently receive financial assistance from Drew, you must reapply for financial aid each year; participation in a global education program does not change this requirement. Applications should be submitted to Drew’s Office of Financial Assistance according to the usual regulations and deadlines.

REFUNDS & WITHDRAWAL:

Students enrolled in the longTREC London Semester are automatically covered under Drew’s insurance policy with Educational & Institutional Insurance Administrators, Inc. (EIIA). EIIA’s International Insurance Program allows students to receive a refund for any of the covered reasons described in their trip cancellation or trip interruption coverage. It is the student’s responsibility to read and understand the terms of this coverage and what it does and does not include and evaluate whether the coverage meets their individual needs. Students should discuss with their parents whether they wish to purchase additional trip interruption/cancelation coverage at their own expense from an independent travel insurance provider.

Students who wish to withdraw from a longTREC are subject to Drew’s Institutional Refund Policies.

London Semester

DEPOSIT:

$500.00, non-refundable deposit required.

COST:

When participating in Drew’s longTREC London Semester, you will pay on-campus Drew tuition. In addition, there is a program fee which covers the cost of a furnished flat in central London, a Travelcard for local transportation for the entire semester, cultural programs and field trips, and access to local health services. International transportation, meals, books and incidental expenses are not included.

Partner Programs

DEPOSIT:

If a deposit is required by the partner program, the student will pay the deposit and Drew will credit that amount on the student’s Drew account.

COST:

When participating in a longTREC with one of Drew’s Global Partners, you will pay Drew tuition to Drew. In addition, you will be billed by Drew according to the financial procedures outlined below.

Programs that list tuition charges separately from room and board charges in their statement of fees (i.e. the program provides housing and meals, but lists them as separate items): Drew will bill the student for Drew tuition and the actual cost of room and board, as set by the program. The student is responsible for airfare and insurance. This is the most common billing arrangement.
Programs that charge students only tuition (students arrange their own room and board independently): Drew will bill the student for Drew tuition only. The student is responsible for his or her own housing and meals. Students also are responsible for airfare, insurance and other non-tuition charges.
Programs that charge a single fee that includes tuition and housing, but not meals: Drew will bill the student Drew tuition plus 15%* of the program charge. The student is responsible for meals, airfare, and insurance.
Programs that charge a single comprehensive fee, including tuition, room & board and/or insurance and airfare: Drew will charge the student Drew tuition plus 25%* of the program’s comprehensive fee. If the program includes airfare in its comprehensive fee, then Drew will include it as well and not charge the student any additional fee. However, if airfare is not covered by the program, then the student is responsible for his or her own arrangements.

Drew will pay the cost of the program to your program sponsor. You will be responsible for any non-refundable advance deposit required by your program sponsor. Drew will pay the balance of the program costs and credit your account for any deposit paid in advance.

*These figures reflect the approximate percentage of the Drew comprehensive fee that covers similar costs.

nycTRECs

Financial Information

CHANGE IN PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
CGE makes every effort to ensure that programs operate as described in the published material. However, circumstances occasionally dictate that changes are necessary or advisable. Such circumstances may include but are not limited to staffing, excursions, immersion activities, academic options and/or housing options. CGE cannot guarantee any course selections made by students. Course availability may be changed by the partner program and/or CGE at any time. No refund or reduction of fees will be made as long as the altered arrangements are similar to the original arrangements as deemed by CGE. Determination of similarity will be made at CGE’s sole discretion.

PAYMENT METHODS:
All deposit payments must be submitted to the Center for Global Education.

Deposit payments can be made by check to “Drew University” or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) in person (at the Center for Global Education located in Embury Hall), or by phone at 973-408-3438. Cash is not accepted.

The balance due must be paid to the Drew Student Accounts Office (by check or cash), or in the Student Account Center on TreeHouse prior to the start of the program.

PROGRAM CANCELLATION:
CGE reserves the right to cancel or suspend a program as deemed necessary. In such a case, accepted applicants are given a full refund of all fees paid.

PROGRAM CHANGES:
Students who withdraw from a program may not apply their non-refundable deposit to another program.

PROGRAM DEPOSITS:
Depending on the program, you may be required to pay a non-refundable deposit. The deposit is due no later than two weeks from the date of acceptance into the program. The deposit will be applied toward the total program fee. Your place in the program will be held as soon as your non-refundable program deposit is paid. If you have not paid the deposit by the stated deadline, you risk forfeiting your place in the program.

PROGRAM FEE & FINAL PAYMENT:
The program fee is charged to the Drew student account when the student has registered for the associated course(s) for the program. If you are taking part in a shortTREC, the full program fee is due no later than two weeks before the start date of the program.

TUITION EXCHANGE:
Students receiving a Tuition Exchange award, as a result of a parent’s position at a member college or university, and students who are dependents of Drew employees who are receiving a Drew Tuition Assistance award to attend Drew, may use these awards for on-campus study only (exception: Drew’s semester in London and NYC semesters during the academic year). Tuition Exchange and Tuition Assistance students who wish to study abroad in a semester-long Drew partner program will be awarded a grant that equals the difference (if there is one) between the cost of the program and Drew’s tuition and fees for the semester.

Access the full financial policy here

Scholarships

Depending on the program, there are a number of scholarships students can apply for. The CGE encourages students to apply for every scholarship they are eligible for, and will assist with the process in any way.

Be sure to read each scholarship information carefully, as some may only apply to one program.

American Institute of Indian Studies
Language study in India for summer, fall semester, or academic year; some languages and programs do not require prior study of the language, but some do; check details on the website.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.

Boren Scholarship Awards for International Study
Boren Scholarships provide American undergraduate students with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for their commitment to seek work in the federal government.

Center for Global Education Scholarship
This scholarship is only for students participating in a shortTREC program. All matriculated students at the time of participating on a shortTREC are eligible for a scholarship that on average covers about 25% of the program costs. Graduated seniors, pathway students or non-degree seeking students are not eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship application can be found in the shortTREC application and we encourage all eligible students to complete the application. Scholarship recipients will be notified shortly after acceptance to the program before the program deposit is due. Depending on the scholarship requirements, you might also be eligible for non-Drew affiliated scholarships.

Critical Language Scholarship Program
A program of the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program will offer intensive summer language institutes overseas in thirteen critical need foreign languages.

Freeman-ASIA
This program provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.