| AUSTRALEARN Link |
The
following information is provided as a guide.
Applications to Australearn are subject to
review and approval by the Office of Study
Abroad and an advertised program may be unavailable
due to imbalances in the exchange or for other
unforeseen circumstances. Program costs are
subject to change.
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| Options |
AUSTRALEARN arranges
semester, academic year, summer, internship,
and special programs in Australia and New Zealand.
These two countries follow the Southern Hemisphere
Schedule, February-June (Spring), July-December
(Fall).
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| Chances
of Placement |
Excellent. |
| Eligibility |
GPA
of 2.5 or higher with 25-32 completed credits
(each university sets its minimum requirements). Program
is conducted in English.
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| Application
Deadlines |
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| Paid
to NMSU |
$150
application processing fee, $200 administrative
fee each semester, plus $30 for *BETA insurance. |
| Paid
to Australearn |
All
other program costs. |
| Special
Costs |
A
student visa fee of about $300 is required by
the Australian government. Students also have
to pay for Australian and /or New Zealand government
student insurance. Australearn can
arrange group flights to Australia to save on
flying there.
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| Insurance |
*BETA
Medical Evacuation Insurance required because Australian
or New Zealand Overseas Student Health Insurance does
not start upon departure from the U.S. and
does not cover medical evacuation and medical
costs incurred while traveling outside Australia
or New Zealand.
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| Scholarships |
AUSTRALEARN
offers scholarships based on need. |
| Withdrawal
Penalties |
Students
who have applied to AUSTRALEARN and accepted
their placement will be charged $100 by NMSU
for early withdrawal. Students need to check
with AUSTRALEARN about their withdrawal and
refund policies.
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Last
Updated:
Thursday, 18-Oct-2007 17:00:05 MDT |
