It is required that students take the month-long intensive German course available at Phillips Universitat at the beginning of September, before the start of the academic year. Attendance at all orientation sessions is mandatory. Room and board charges are payable to the Philipps Universit t depending on the type of accommodation students opt for. The host institution will assist students in acquiring accommodations. Round-trip air transportation is an additional cost to the student.
Students are responsible for making their own flight arrangements.
Textbooks and personal expenses are extra. International Education Programs and Studies has a cost sheet that gives an estimate of overall semester expenses. The standard forms of financial assistance are available through the Office of Student Aid. Since students remain registered at Penn State, financial aid packages continue during the time in which they are enrolled in this program. International Education Programs and Studies coordinates closely with the Office of Student Aid to help needy students obtain funds to cover the additional costs entailed by study abroad.