2008 Dates, Costs, Deadlines, and Schedule

Dates

The upcoming program for 2008 will depart from Athens on Sunday, June 8 and return on Sunday August 3. Students will be supplied with an itinerary and other updated information, including emergency telephone contact numbers and mail drops along the way.

Road log PDF | HTML

Mail Drop Instructions PDF | HTML

Costs

The program fee is $4000 and includes transportation, camping and park entrance and excursion fees, and meals. Tuition, which is not included in the program fee, will depend on the number of hours you register for and the year you matriculated at UGA. Non-residents of Georgia pay only a supplemental fee of $150 ( since this is a self-funded program, out-of-state fees are not required). Participants will have to supply some camping gear (a list will be provided) and purchase textbooks and other educational supplies. Optional activities, and food on days off (and snacks purchased at gas stations), are not included in the program fees. Scholarships and student loans may be available for continuing UGA students through the Financial Aid office .

Deadlines

The application deadline is Feb. 29, 2008. Participants will be notified of their acceptance in early March. To ensure participation, all applicants accepted into the program must meet the following schedule of payment:

(1) Within 7 days of acceptance, an initial deposit of $200.
(2) On April 10^th, a deposit of $1,000
(3) On May 15^th, the final fee payment (balance of all program fees).
(4) We ask that you register for classes and pay tuition by May 15^th.

Since the UGA-IFP obtains its funding from student fees, and many of our accommodations require early deposits, late withdrawals jeopardize the program for all participants. Consequently, we will not refund fees already paid unless another qualified applicant can be found.

All fees should be paid directly to the Bursar's Office at the University of Georgia.