A Blog for Contra Costa Community College District Study Abroad Programs
DVC has a Financial Aid expert who specializes in our Study Abroad program. She can help you figure out what might be possible for you and help you get it.
If you are looking for Financial Aid, don't hesitate to contact
Sonya M. Castro
Lead Financial Aid Specialist
Financial Aid Office
321 Golf Club Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925)969-2089
(925)691-1132 Fax line
Here is some information
A list of scholarship possibilities
Barcelona Program Fall Semester 2023
AIFS Transportation package
Transportation package including round-trip airfare between San Francisco (SFO) and Barcelona (BCN) and round-trip transfers overseas between the airport and the student housing on the standard program dates for $875, and mandatory U.S. government and airline-imposed departure taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges of $446 (subject to change). Total= 1,321.
Participants have the option of purchasing a round-trip ticket for the flight arranged through AIFS. Participants choosing this option should note the following restrictions: Tickets purchased from AIFS are exclusively on scheduled airlines (not charters). They are not endorsable to another carrier. Flights are not necessarily direct or non-stop, they cannot be rerouted, and frequent flyer miles are not applicable. The AIFS Transportation Package includes round-trip ground transportation from the airport overseas to your accommodations on the regularly scheduled program dates. AIFS will book flights only on the dates indicated on this document.
2023 PROGRAM DATES
Saturday, September 16 - AIFS flight departs for Barcelona.
Sunday, September 17 - Arrive in Barcelona.
Friday, December 15 - End of program. AIFS flight departs Barcelona.
Participants wishing to purchase the Transportation Package should select this option on the online enrollment form, or if you wish to add the flight after you complete the form you must notify AIFS in writing by Friday, June 23, 2023, Participants wishing to cancel from the flight must notify AIFS in writing by Friday, July 21, 2023. Cancellation penalties will apply. Tickets are non-refundable after this date.
AIFS Airfare Regulations: Return must be to original U.S. departure city. No refunds are available for any unused portion of ticket. Stopovers are not permitted.
Note: Participants contemplating returning home on a different date should make their own round-trip travel arrangements. AIFS cannot book flights on alternate dates.
AIFS cannot guarantee that all passengers will be booked on the same flight.
AIFS will not make your flight arrangements for you unless you clearly indicate your travel preferences on your online enrollment form.
A minimum of 10 participants must take the flight for it to be offered.
If you are ready to sign up, you can do it here...
DVC Study Abroad Web Site Mid-way down the page it says
Go to AIFS site and click "Enroll Online" to complete your application.
Click that link and it will take you to the AIFS Registration Page Three lines down you will see the link you need:
Click here to complete your enrollment form
You should email Harue Takanashi and let her know you have filled out the form. She can check and make sure it is all done and that you are all set.
