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Terms and Conditions

Payment schedule

Application deadline for Summer 2012 is February 15, 2012.  Selection is competitive therefore make certain you adhere to deadlines.

There is an application fee of US$100 (which will be applied to the program cost) due with the completed on-line application form to secure the candidate's space.This fee is non-refundable once accepted to the program.

Applicants will be notified within 5 days of their acceptance into the ESAC program.

The full payment will be due on March 15, 2012 or 10 days after the application is accepted if applying after this date.

ESAC accepts checks, money orders, cashier's checks, money transfers and credit cards through PayPal (where available, additional 3% PayPal processing fee may apply). Please ensure the correct amounts are included. If you require alternative payment plans please contact us at esac@goesac.com

Refund Policy and Schedule

The refund policy as outlined below will be strictly adhered to in order to ensure consistency and fairness.

  • If you decide to withdraw from a program, you must notify ESAC immediately in writing (esac@goesac.com).
  • $100 application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE if you are accepted to the program.
  • The application fee of $100 will be refunded only if a candidate is not accepted to the program by ESAC.
  • If you withdraw before March 15, ESAC will refund all but the $100 deposit.
  • If you withdraw between March 15 - May 15, ESAC will refund 50% of the program fee.
  • If you withdraw after May 15, none of the program fee will be refunded.
  • If you require visa and the visa application is denied by the Czech Embassy, ESAC will refund program fee upon receiving proof of visa denial.

ESAC recommends that all study abroad students consider trip cancellation insurance to cover items such as program fees, airline tickets, and travel-related costs in the unlikely event of a withdrawal from a program. Many travel insurance companies exist and each one has their own terms and exclusions. Some offer "cancel for any reason" supplements and might be of particular interest. (Please be aware that this type of coverage often requires that you purchase the coverage within 15 days of the initial deposit.) Even though ESAC does not endorse or recommend any insurance carrier, we have become aware of the following carriers that you might want to research for yourself.

Health Insurance

Basic health insurance policy is included in the cost of the program for all students. This policy has $100 deductible. Parents and participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability in the event of great bodily harm or death due to unforeseen circumstances.

Flight disclaimer

ESAC reserves the right to change program dates or cancel sessions due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants should not purchase their airline tickets until 45 days out from the starting date of the program. In the event a program date will be changed or cancelled, ESAC will notify all candidates immediately. ESAC will not be liable for unused tickets from a canceled program.

Visas

All non-US and non-EU passport holders are responsible to check their visa requirements and restrictions. You are responsible to ensure that you have legal permisson to stay in Schengen countries for the duration of your intended stay. If student needs visa to travel to Prague or Seville, ESAC will issue required visa support documents (Invitation letter, Proof of accommodation) only after student is accepted to the program and has paid at least 50% of the program fee. If the visa is denied ESAC will refund the program fee upon receiving the proof of visa denial.



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