Admissions

Financing Your D.C. Experience

The experience, knowledge and contacts you will gain through the Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems will be valuable assets, and can increase your earning potential in the job market.

An Unmatched Value
No other Washington program offers so much value for the cost. If priced separately, the academic credits, housing, and program activities would be significantly higher. But TFAS is able to offer this comprehensive program at a great value, thanks to the generosity of its donors.

Costs for ICPES 2009
9-Credit Option: Includes Georgetown University tuition and housing as well as activities fee (8 weeks): $7,295

6-Credit Option: Includes Georgetown University tuition and housing as well as activities fee (8 weeks): $6,295

A deposit of $750 is due three weeks after acceptance. The remainder of the tuition balance is due April 1.

Estimate of living costs (actual costs will vary and are not included in the program costs):
Books and supplies: $200
Food: $700 (depending on personal preferences)
Personal expenses: $350 (Travel to internships, entertainment, etc.)
Transportation to Washington: Based on distance from Washington and type of travel

Generous Scholarships
At first glance, the cost of the Institute may seem more than you or your family can afford. However, The Fund for American Studies makes every effort to make the Institute accessible and affordable to outstanding students, regardless of the financial status of their families. Our policy is to offer as much scholarship assistance as possible.

Generous supporters make it possible for us to offer more than a $1,000,000 in scholarships annually. Each year, we offer scholarships to more than half of our students who participate. Typically, scholarships range from $500 to $3,500, with an average scholarship award of $2,000. The amount awarded is based on a combination of financial need, academic merit and leadership ability.

Funding from your Home University and Consortium Agreements
If you receive financial aid from your home institution, you may be able to apply that funding to your summer in DC. Each institution has different policies regarding the transfer of financial aid, so it is important for each student to check with their financial aid office about the availability of funding early in the application cycle.

If your school needs a signed consortium agreement in order for you to get financial aid to attend our program, please notify the Institute staff as soon as possible. We can sign an agreement from your university, or we can provide one for you. A consortium agreement is a form which allows one academic institution to verify the credit hours and costs of another academic program before a transfer of funds can occur.

If money is to be disbursed from a third party, including the home university or lending institution, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the money is sent to The Fund for American Studies at the designated time. At the scheduled time of disbursement, students must verify that payment was received by The Fund for American Studies.

Please click here for a copy of a consortium agreement that can provide your financial aid office with further information about your summer in D.C.

In addition, many students find scholarship or grant funding through their home university. We encourage you to check with your honors college, academic department or other offices on campus which may have funding for summer enrichment programs.