COSTS

Semester in the City is designed to cost the same or less than what you currently pay in tuition and fees. If you receive financial aid, you can continue to receive aid while you are enrolled in our program, making for a fun and affordable semester!* Learn more about the Semester in the City cost breakdown below. Don’t see your school listed below? Contact sitc@collegeforsocialinnovation.org to learn more about costs for your school!

*Contact your financial aid office directly to learn more about how your financial aid will carry over.

BENEFITS

Photo courtesy of University of New Hampshire

Photo courtesy of University of New Hampshire

Besides a meaningful and fully-credited internship, Semester in the City offers $3,500 in direct financial benefits to students that you may not receive with other study away opportunities. Benefits include:

  • $595.00 stipend for the semester

  • Food reimbursement (grocery/restaurant, no alcohol) up to $585

  • MBTA card with an unlimited balance for you to get around and explore all the diverse neighborhoods that Boston has to offer!

  • ~$2,000 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award (see below)


AmeriCorps Benefits

By participating in the Semester in the City program, you will become a quarter-time AmeriCorps service member!

  • Each student receives a Segal Education Award (or equivalent CFSI Grant for noncitizen students) of roughly ~$2,000

  • Join a network of like-minded leaders who are passionate about improving communities

  • Leverage the Employers of National Service network, which connects you with hundreds of employers from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors who are committed to hiring AmeriCorps alumni

 

UNIVERSITY OF RECORD PARTNERS

COLBY COLLEGE

The University of New Hampshire (our University of Record) will bill you directly for the full cost of the program, including tuition, fees, and housing (unless you opt to live outside of SITC housing). Discounts are available to students who live outside of SITC housing, who choose a double bedroom instead of a single bedroom, and/or are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant program. 

UMASS DARTMOUTH

The University of New Hampshire (our University of Record) will bill you directly for the full cost of the program, including tuition, fees, and housing (unless you opt to live outside of SITC housing). Discounts are available to students who live outside of SITC housing, who choose a double bedroom instead of a single bedroom, and/or are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant program. 

LASELL UNIVERSITY

Lasell will bill you directly for participation in the program, including tuition, fees, and housing (unless you opt to live outside of SITC housing). This cost will be roughly the same as a traditional semester of taking classes and living on campus. 

DIRECT PARTNERS

BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY

Bridgewater will bill you for Semester in the City tuition, housing, and program fees. 

WHEATON COLLEGE

Wheaton will bill you directly for standard on-campus tuition and fees. Semester in the City will bill you directly for housing (unless you opt to live outside of SITC housing). Learn about our housing costs here.

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

UVM will bill you directly for standard on-campus tuition and fees. Semester in the City will bill you directly for housing (unless you opt to live outside of SITC housing). Learn about our housing costs here.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

UNH will bill you directly for standard on-campus tuition and fees. Semester in the City will bill you directly for housing (unless you opt to live outside of SITC housing). Learn about our housing costs here.

CLARK UNIVERSITY

Clark will bill you directly for standard on-campus tuition and fees. Semester in the City will bill you directly for housing (unless you opt to live outside of SITC housing). Learn about our housing costs here.

ENDICOTT COLLEGE

Endicott will bill you directly for standard on-campus tuition and fees. Semester in the City will bill you directly for housing (unless you opt to live outside of SITC housing). Learn about our housing costs here.

GUILFORD COLLEGE

Contact Daniel Diaz

UMASS AMHERST 

UMass Amherst will bill you directly for participation in the program, including tuition, fees, and housing (unless you opt to live outside of SITC housing). This cost will be roughly the same as a traditional semester of taking classes and living on campus. 

KNOX

Contact Todd Heidt

 

Still have questions? Want to know how your financial aid will carry over?
Contact your financial aid office directly to learn more!