Hawaiian Field Studies

	Hawaiian Field Studies 2011 North Lake College, Irving Texas

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	Fee #1 Student Expense Fee $TBD + $TBD balance. Deposit is due ASAP and will be refundable up unitl the first day of class. The balance will be due some time TBD Fee #2 Tuition $533 (Dallas County Residents) Due at the time of registration which may vary. You may register (if you are familiar with the process) at any time. You must be registered before TBD Fee #3 Airline Package $TBD ground package + $TBDbalance.* Deposit is due some time in TBD and will not be refundable. The balance will be due TBD.
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	#1 Student Expense Fee AKA "Student Fee" AKA "Student TripFee" Explained The student assessment and travel fee is sort of a catch all fee that covers but not limited to the following. Four inter-island flights, lodging on the big island and Kauai (lodging for Oahu is covered by either your airline or land only package – see section 1 of this document), van rental, fuel, insurance, guest lectures, admissions to parks and activities etc. This fee is different than the tuition as it covers costs, not classes. This fee is roughly $TBD and a definite amount will be available some time in December. The fee is comprised of two payments. #1) $TBD deposit #2) $TBD balance payment. Steps to Paying the Student Assessment and Travel Fee Pay the deposit (due ASAP) – this reserves you a spot on the trip* Pay the balance (due date TBA –) Ways to pay the Deposit and Student Assessment and Travel Fee A. IN PERSON – Pay at North Lake College Cashiers office A-415. Make sure that the cashier is aware that you are paying for your “STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND TRAVEL FEE” Regardless if you are paying the deposit or the balance refer to this specifically as the “STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND TRAVEL FEE” B. PHONE – 972-273-3310 make sure the cashier is aware that you are paying for your “STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND TRAVEL FEE” Regardless if you are paying the deposit or the balance refer to this specifically as the “STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND TRAVEL FEE” C. MAIL – You can mail your check to me. North Lake College Attn: Matthew Dempsey 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75038-3899 * The deposit is refundable up until the first class day, after the class meets for the first time, these funds are non-refundable.
#2 Student Tuition Explained The heart of the Hawaiian Field Studies Program is the educational experience that it provides. The trip to Hawaii lasts just 2 weeks, however the 13 college credit hours you may earn will stay with you forever. You pay for your tuition as soon as you have been registered for classes. Please see “The Steps to Registering for Classes” section of this website. Regarding tuition and what it covers please read the following exerpt: This information is taken directly from the www.dcccd.edu website. Tuition is the dollar amount you pay for your courses. The amount of tuition you pay is based on where you live an the number of credit hours you are taking. If you live in Dallas County the cost is $41 per credit hour ($533 for 13hrs).* If you live our of Dalls County the cost is $76 per credit hour ($988 for 13hrs). If you live out of state/country the cost is $121 per credit hour ($1573 for 13hrs. More information about tuition, paying for it and methods of payment are found on the DCCCD website http://www.dcccd.edu/Future+Students/Paying+for+College/ There are 4 ways to pay for tuition (again AFTER you have been registered for classes) IN PERSON – Pay at North Lake College Cashiers office A-415. Make sure that the cashier is aware that you are paying for your “TUITION” ONLINE – http://econnect.dcccd.edu you must have a proper login PHONE – 972-273-3310 make sure the cashier is aware that you are paying for your “TUITION.” MAIL – You can mail your check to the following address. It must be received before the close of business on the due date. North Lake College Attn: Business Office 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75038-3899 Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Based on rates as of 12/9/2008 *Based on rates as of 12/9/2008 – if you are currently enrolled in another college that does not offer a program like this you may be eligible for a tuition credit based on an agreement we have with other colleges. If you bring or mail me a current paid fee receipt from your college or university I will submit it along with your payment in hopes of getting a reduced or in county tuition rate.
	#3 Airline Package / Land ONLY Package Explained The travel to Hawaii is ultimately the responsibility of the student. You may use airline miles, take a cruise, search online for a fare or swim if you like. The Hawaiian Field Studies Program uses Rufe Snow Travel based in North Richland Hills for our travel package. The package usually costs around $TBD and includes the following; airfare, lodging on Oahu and transportation to and from Honolulu airport. A detailed amount of this package’s actual cost will be available some time in February. When it comes to booking your airline you have 2 options: #1 Book Rufe Snow package # 2 Book your own flight & the Land ONLY package If you choose to book Rufe Snow package here are your steps. Contact Rufe Snow Travel 817-498-2455 Pay the deposit of $350 (Due ASAP)* Pay the balance of the airfare by date given by Rufe Snow Email hawaii@dcccd.edu to let us know that it is done If you choose to book your own flight here are your steps Contact Rufe Snow Travel 817-498-2455 Let them know that you want the “Land ONLY” Package* Pay the land package of $TBD (Due ASAP) Book your flight Send an itinerary of you flight details to hawaii@dcccd.edu A couple more notes about booking your flight. You may choose to book your flight for any day you like. Our only stipulation is that you arrive in time to begin the field studies and you depart some time after final exams. Rewarding yourself with a few days vacation is a nice way to end the field studies experience. Keep in mind that travel outside of the program is your responsibility. This includes hotel, transportation arrangements etc. et. al. I will be more than happy to make reccomendations for you if you like. More contact information for Rufe Snow Travel below. Rufe Snow Travel** 5198 Rufe Snow Dr. Suite 115 North Richand Hills, TX 76180 Phone 817-498-2455 Toll Free 888-428-6180 Fax 817-281-2338 www.rstravel.com pam@rstravel.com * Deposit is non refundable This amount is subject to change dependent upon ground transportation and hotel rates this is the same as the deposit, it is also non-refundable. *The land only package pays for your ground transportation to and from Honolulu airport and pays for three nights lodging in Waikiki with the group. (Please make sure that you keep in touch with your travel arrangements for things like service charges, baggage fees and fuel charges)



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