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The Philadelphia Center Semester

Term To Study: Spring 2015
Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2014
Program Starts: Jan 10, 2015
Program Ends: Apr 29, 2015
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Major 14: Area / Ethnic Studies: Gender, Gay, Lesbian
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Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Internship
Link 1: The Philadelphia Center
Link 2: Estimate of Costs
Program Locations: Pennsylvania
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: 
philadelphia center faq.pdf
philadelphia courses approved fo
r alma credit.pdf
Program Description


The Philadelphia Center
As one of the nation’s oldest experiential education programs, The Philadelphia Center (TPC) offers a dynamic and valuable off-campus experience. Since 1967, TPC has helped more than 6,700 students from over 80 colleges and 50 countries discover their personal and professional direction in life through their semester and eight week summer programs.

An internship in Philadelphia that connects you to your dream job! Students earn academic credit while interning 32 hours/week, enrolling in City Seminars and electives once a week, and living independently in a diverse and vibrant urban setting. With more than 800 placements, the Philadelphia Center offers substantial internship options for almost any major.


Urban Setting
Students will be able to explore one of the nation’s most historic locations. Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods and offers participants a chance to experience a wide variety of interests from the Avenue of the Arts to the Zoological Garden and everything in between.


Academics
Refer to the Philadelphia Approved Courses document attached for courses preapproved for Alma College credit.


FAQ
The FAQ document attached contains helpful program related information specific to Alma College students.

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