The program is open to anyone who wants to participate in this opportunity. College students and community members are welcome.

Students must be over the age of 18 to travel alone with the program. Students between the ages of 13 and 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian. Students under the age of 13 are not allowed on the trip.

March 1, 2023 for people traveling with the group

June 1, 2023 for people traveling on their own
   
Follow this link for the application

If you do not already have a passport, NOW is the time to apply for one. Click here for more info.  https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html

Depending upon available space late applications might be accepted after February 15th. Applicants who submit an application after this date are not guaranteed a spot on the program and might be required to pay a slightly higher program fee due to rate fluctuation in transportation costs. Rate increases are typically not significant.

The program includes transportation to airport, round-trip international airfare and transportation within Ireland, breakfast and dinners on most days, hotel accommodations, entrance fees, guided sightseeing and walking tours. Hotel accommodations are double occupancy.

Items not included in the program fee are: some lunches and some dinners, optional excursions, transportation for free-time activities, departure fees (i.e. airline luggage fees), travel insurance, and customary gratuities

A typical day will involve and active itinerary including informal lectures on Irish history and culture, photography workshops, transportation to and from photogenic locations, free time, and optional recreational activities.

Program Cost

• Base Program Fee* - $1895
• International Transportation and Insurance - up to $1105
• TOTAL - $3000

* Travel insurance is mandatory for all participants.

The insurance fees will be as follows: Applicants under the age of 25 years at the time of travel, add $53, between ages of 26-30 years at time of travel, add $75, between ages of 31-40 years at time of travel, add $112, between ages of 41-50 years at time of travel, add $123, between ages of 51-60 years at time of travel, add $237, applicants age 61 and above at time of travel, add $354. Please see the “payment” section of the website for more detailed information.

** Students taking the course for full credit as part of their degree requirements will also be required to pay regular tuition fees for the course. For full time students this will be part of your semester tuition fees, you will simply sign up for this class instead of PHOT 240.

**Non-Photography majors who take the course for no credit have the option of traveling with the group or arranging their own travel to and from Dublin. All students MUST purchase insurance.

Photo majors traveling with the DCB Photo club – *total $3000

• March 1st - $400 due with Application
• August 1st - Any additional fees not covered by photo club.  

Community Education students traveling with DCB Photography

• March 1st - $400 due with Application
• June 1st - an additional $1000 is due
• August 1st - The remaining balance for airfare

* We accept and encourage people to make monthly payments towards the deadlines as this can make the lump sums easier to manage.

Community Education students who are traveling on their own
(these payments cover the program fees only, you will be responsible for travel within the US and airfare to and from Dublin.)

• June 1st - $400 due with Application
• July 1st - an additional $700 is due
• August 1st - All remaining fees are due

* We accept and encourage people to make monthly payments towards the deadlines as this can make the lump sums easier to manage.

 
Late Payments:

• If a payment is received 7 business days or more after the payment due date, your application will be considered withdrawn and you will be responsible for any cancellation penalties.
• If for any reason your payment cannot be processed, a fee of $50 will be incurred, plus a late payment of $75 penalty to the Institution of Study Abroad Ireland, if applicable.

Payment Policies:

• Under no circumstances will a participant be allowed to depart on the trip unless the program fees are paid in full.
• DCB is not responsible for delays caused by late passport applications, late visa applications or visa denials. Any additional costs incurred for such reasons will be the responsibility of the participant.
• Transportation Deviation Fees: Group transportation will be arranged from, and to Bottineau. Any costs due to deviations or special requests (such as early departure or late returns) will be the sole responsibility of the student. Community Education students may make their own travel arrangements if they so desire. They will be responsible for meeting at the Dublin airport on September 2nd by 11:00am.

Withdrawal from the program is effective on the date that written notification is received by DCB’s Study Abroad Program, and any airline tickets that have been issued on your behalf have been returned.

Please Note:

DCB will not alter its payment and/or cancellation policies for any reason.

Financial Aid can be applied to cover study tour fees, so students might want to consider the possibility of obtaining Financial Aid (generally including loans) to assist in funding their program. For more information about this option, please visit the Financial Aid Office, call 1-800-542-6866 or visit their website: https://www.dakotacollege.edu/admission-and-aid/

Financial Aid Considerations: In order to be eligible for fall term federal financial aid, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. At least 3 of these credits must be from the course listed above.

Course Audits: Program participants may choose to audit coursework for a 50% discount on tuition only. Financial Aid is not available for audited courses, and grades will not appear on transcripts.

Community Ed Course: Community members who are not college students may sign up for the course through the community education program. Financial aid is not available for community education courses. 

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