The Program

Casa de la Solidaridad's program in El Salvador is an initiative between the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, the University of Central America and Santa Clara University. The mission of Casa is, "the promotion of justice and solidarity through the creation of a meaningful academic experience where you can integrate rigorous academic study with direct immersion with the poor of El Salvador." Courses students take at Casa may fulfill course work toward a Latin American Studies Concentration.

Financial Aid Information

John Carroll University students may apply up to $3 000 of their John Carroll University aid, in addition students may apply state and federal aid to the program. For more information, please contact Dr. Luengo or Dr.Anderson, co-chairs of the Latin American Concentration.

Program Costs

$11,000 Tuition

$3,548 Room and Board

$1,000 Administrative Fee

$15,548 Total Program

How to Apply

Applications for Casa de la Solidaridad and John Carroll University are available at the Center for Global Education.

Deadline for the John Carroll University application is March 15, 2008

For more information about spending a semester at Casa de la Solidaridad, please contact the Center for Global Education

For further information about El Salvador, visit the following links:

CIA World Fact Book: El Salvador

State Department Consular Information Sheet: El Salvador

Centers for Disease Control: Mexico and Central America