Living and working responsibly in an urban setting. The Washington Summer Study Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to live and work in the Washington, D.C., area while earning academic credit. Each student will serve in a Congressional office, on a committee staff, in a government agency, in a lobbying organization, or with a public affairs group. In addition to the work experience, the faculty moderator will arrange supplemental meetings and seminars to enhance the internship experiences. Application Procedures and Deadlines Materials from Previous DC Internships Application Materials Initial Application Approval Application Materials to Washington Sites 1.
Students are responsible for travel, tuition, daily transportation, food and housing costs.
Students will receive eight upper division credits in Political Science for successful completion of the program. Tuition is paid directly to St. John's University. The only student aid available through St. John's is a student loan. Students from the College of St. Benedict may consult with a financial aid counselor to reassess their student financial need figures for the following year. This deposit will be applied to the tuition charges.