Ghana News Sports Business Entartainment Country SIUE Admissions Academics Events Athletics About SIUE Health Education About the School News Contact Events Study Abroad FAQ’s Application Contact Enrollment is limited to 10 students.  To apply, submit the SIUE Travel Study Application and a one page essay stating: • Why you want to participate • What you hope to offer to the Ghanaians • What you hope to learn during your trip Application deadline is November 1, 2011.  You will be contacted by the end of November to let you know if you have been accepted to participate in this program. Passport Students accepted will require a passport.  If you do not have one, you can apply for a passport at the local Maryville, Edwardsville or Glen Carbon post office.  The average cost for a passport is $130 Plane Ticket Students participating will travel as a group from St. Louis Lambert Airport to Accra, Ghana, where the program director, Mrs. Faustina Blankson, will be awaiting the students’ arrival Health Insurance & Immunizations All SIUE travel study program participants are required to obtain ISIC (International Student Identity Card).  The cost is $22 and students may apply for the card through the SIUE office of international Programs in 0300 SSC. The following are recommended before travel to Africa: Yellow fever vaccination (required) Anti-malaria medications, Hepatitis A vaccination Program Costs Program Fees:  $2700 - includes round trip airfare from St. Louis to Accra, Ghana, entry visa fee for Ghana, residence hall housing in double rooms at the University of Ghana, local transportation, field trips and cultural activities. Payment Due Dates 11/15/2011..........$500 12/03/2011..........$1,000 02/08/2012..........$600 03/26/2012..........$600 Additional Costs to Consider SIUE tuition assessed on the summer 2012 bursar bill for 6 credit hours for HED 462 or 9 credit hours for HED 499 **Information on cost is subject to change LET’S GO