Estimated Program Cost:
US$2595
(Based on a minimum of 15 participants)

Program Costs generally include:

• Round trip, economy class airfare between San Francisco/Oaxaca, Mexico/San Francisco.
• Airport taxes, to include Mexican Departure Tax
• Transfers to and from Oaxaca airport
• Shared double room at a hotel in Oaxaca for the duration of the program
• Some meals, as indicated in the itinerary
• Spanish Language culinary classes - 9 hours of classes
• Lessons at cooking schools and restaurants and field trips as detailed in the tinerary
• Pre-departure and on-site orientations.
• Services of CCSF Study Abroad Office and CTS Travel
• Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance coverage as provided by ISIC card

Program Costs generally do not include:

• CCSF Tuition and Fees
• Optional Tours ( a list and description will be provided)
• Meals not listed in itinerary.
• Supplementary insurance coverage
• Textbooks and Instructional Materials
• Passport and visa fees.
• Personal expenses and any items not listed as included in the program price

SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship of up to $500 will be made available to an eligible CCSF student or students. Please contact the Study Abroad Office at 415/239-3778 for an application.

HOW TO ENROLL

Applications and brochures are available online.If you have questions or need assistance, please call 415/239-3778 or stop by the Study Abroad Office on the Ocean Campus, Cloud Hall, Room 212, or send an email to studyabroad@ccsf.edu. Participants will be required to complete an application and paperwork for both CCSF and CTS, which will be sent to you once you have completed the application.

BOOKING AND FINAL PAYMENT

Deposits and Payments

A deposit will be required to secure the tour package and space in the academic program. Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Your deposit will be returned immediately if space is not available.

First payment (deposit) due on March 4, 2011: $595
Second Payment due by April 8, 2011: $1000.00
Final Payment due May 6, 2011: $1000.00

Cancellations

All cancellation requests must be in writing, and are effective when received by CTS. Cancellations may be subject to a fee, as follows:

After March 4th: $150 penalty per person
After April 8th: the cancellation fee increases to $500 per person
May 7th-June 5th: $500 penalty per person + any non-recoverable amounts (such as airfare or housing)
On June 6th and after the day of departure: There are no refunds. The penalty will be the entire program price of $2595.