PASSPORT INFORMATION

All international immersion experience student cooridnators are required to have a valid U.S. passport. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date of your immersion experience (ie. If the return date is May 31, 2009 - your passport must be valid until at least November 31, 2009).

If you need a passport, please visit: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html and follow the instructions. Be sure to apply for a passport book and not a card. A passport card only allows you to travel via ground transportation into Canada and Mexico.

TIMELINE: Student coordinators should begin the process of applying for a passport approximately six months prior to their immersion experience departure date.

COST: The current cost for a U.S. Passport is $100.00 (as of 8/15/08).

NOTE: The cost of your passport fee is not included in your experience cost. Students cannot be reimbursed for the cost of attaining a passport with fundraising money (as of 7/31/08).

Student Coordinators are required to submit a copy of their passport with their commitment form.