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Alliance Francaise Language Immersion in Nice

Term To Study: Spring 2015
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2014
Program Starts: Jan 05, 2015
Program Ends: May 01, 2015
Major 1: Foreign Language / Literature French
Subject 1:
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Direct enroll
Link 1: Alliance Francaise website
Link 2: Estimate of Costs
Program Locations: Nice
Contact Phone: 989-463-7247
Contact Name: Off-campus Study, Center For Student Opportunity
Contact Email: OffCampusStudies@alma.edu
What is Included: Participating students will be assessed the cost of the host program’s tuition, room and board. Students will not receive Alma aid (including tuition exchange benefits, where applicable) for the semester off-campus, though they will be eligible for an additional term of Alma aid if they choose to stay on campus for a 9th term. Students can use any federal and state aid for which they are eligible toward the off-campus program. In the absence of an Alma tuition charge, a Registration Fee of $500 will be assessed to help cover administrative costs associated with processes and oversight.

Language majors who are studying abroad to fulfill a language program requirement will have the option of being assessed Alma tuition and receiving Alma aid (at the level they receive for on-campus enrollment) for up to one semester off campus or the fee structure described above (including access to a 9th term of aid if it is unused due to the off-campus experience).

All program related fees other than tuition such as room, board, books, etc. that are invoiced to Alma College will also be added to the Alma College student account.
Estimated Costs: For a cost estimate of this program, select the link ESTIMATE OF COSTS above to go to the Alma College Off-Campus Study list of programs. Under the heading COST ESTIMATE, choose the term that interest you. If you decide to apply to the program, download this form and make an appointment with the Financial Aid Office for staff to review your financial aid options. As part of the Off-Campus Study application process, you will be directed to upload this form once you have met with Financial Aid.
Documents: 
alliance française faq.pdf
Program Description

Located in the heart of the city, the Alliance Française of Nice combines cultural activities with studies, thanks to an exceptional location on the French Riviera. More than 1500 students each year from around the world attend this location. Students learn French under exceptional conditions: uncontested teaching quality, learning tools, and many 'plus' services. Their courses in French as a foreign language are offered for all levels. Under the direction of Alma college faculty, students choose general French courses, intensive or extensive workshops, professional French courses, or evening courses. Placement is based on the level of French attained during the placement test at arrival. Training and testing for DELF/DALF French language certification may also be provided depending on location and enrollment dates. Housing options vary depending on location and time of year, and include options such a host family, single or shared studio apartment, hotel, dorm, or student residence.

Application Requirements:
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5


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