China Summer Program in Beijing
Program Costs
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the program is $700 per credit. In addition, there is a $150 student activity fee and a $100 fee to cover the cost of course materials. The $400 deposit, which must accompany the admission application, will be credited toward the cost of tuition. Tuition is due in full by March 26, 2010.
Housing Costs
Program Housing
Housing for the China Summer Program will be provided by the two hotels described below.
Loyola Law School reserves a block of rooms at the hotels based on our expected program
attendance. Students will be responsible for payment directly to the hotel by cash or credit card
when they arrive.
Shanshui Trends Shaoyaoju Hotel is located in a residential neighborhood, about 15 minutes
walk from the UIBE campus. A shuttle bus will be available for students that prefer to ride to
and from the campus. The hotel was built just prior to the 2008 Olympics. Rooms are air
conditioned and have private baths and internet service. Students who resided at the Shanshui
Trends in 2009 enjoyed the hotel and many of them commented favorably on the fact that it is
surrounded by outdoor neighborhood restaurants where they were able to meet local residents.
Students should be aware, however, that the hotel has been known to turn off air conditioning
during the middle of the night. The students who stayed in the hotel during the 2009 program
had no problem with this, but if you think you might, you should consider staying at the Holiday
Inn Minzuyuan. described below.
The cost of a single room at the Shanshui is approximately $36 per day. The cost of a double
room is approximately $18 per day, per person. These rates include a modest daily breakfast and
internet service.
For additional information about the Shanshui hotel, please click on:
http://sinohotel.com/english/hotelinfo/
shanshui_trends_hotel_beijing_shaoyaoju_branch.htm
http://www.holidaycity.com/beijing-shanshui-trends-shaoyaoju/index.htm
Holiday Inn Minzuyuan is located on the 2008 Olympic Campus, about 20 minutes walk and
one subway stop from the UIBE campus. A shuttle bus will be available for students that prefer
to ride to and from the campus. The Holiday Inn is new and is situated next to a scenic park and
near the Olympic Stadium (the "Bird's Nest"). Rooms are air conditioned and have private baths
and internet service. There is also a laundry room. The Holiday Inn is slightly more luxurious
than the Shanshu.
The cost of a single room at the Holiday Inn Minzuyyan is approximately $55 per day. The cost
of a double room is approximately $27.50 per day, per person. These rates include a full daily
breakfast and internet service. As this is the first time we will be using this hotel. We have
no prior student opinions to report, but for additional information about the Holiday Inn, please
click on:
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/pegop
Alternate Housing
Program housing is recommended, but not required. Students may opt out of program housing and make their own housing arrangments. In these cases, students will be required to submit their housing information (address and telephone number) in writing (via email) to studyabroad@lls.edu.
Additional Costs
Travel
Travel arrangements (round-trip between the U.S. and Beijing, China) are the responsibility of the student and are not included in the program cost. Students are encouraged to check the travel sections of local newspapers and travel web sites for discount airfares.
Meals
Students are responsible for their meals. Breakfast is available at no additional charge at the Shanshui Trends and Holiday Inn hotels. There are many restaurants near the campus as well as a cafeteria and snack bar on the campus itself. Beijing has a vast number of excellent, reasonably priced restaurants where students can dine for $15 to $20 per day.
Internet & Cell Phones
Internet service is available at no additional charge at the Shanshui Trends and Holiday Inn hotels. There are also internet cafes in the neighborhood surrounding the campus. Students will also have access to a computer lab on the UIBE campus.
Students with a cell phone using a GSM network can purchase a Chinese SIM card (although calls to the US are expensive). The cheapest way to stay in touch with home is to use email or a service like Skype.
Miscellaneous
Students should plan to bring a reasonable amount of money to cover personal expenses such as meals, souvenirs, local transportation, etc., and to provide a safety cushion for the unexpected. ATMs are available in the area surrounding the UIBE campus, and throughout the city.
Tuition Scholarships & Internship Stipends
We are pleased to offer two tuition scholarships and two internship stipends for current Loyola Law School students who are admitted to the Beijing summer program. Please download the Information Sheet for additional details and application requirements.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid in the form of the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan (GPLUS) or private loans may be available. Students may borrow loan funds up to the cost of attendance (COA). The COA is determined by the Office of Financial Aid and includes tuition and fees, as well as an allowance for room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Under no circumstance can financial aid exceed this cost of attendance.
Loyola Law School students interested in this form of financial assistance should contact Maureen Hessler at 213.736.1135 or via email at maureen.hessler@lls.edu. Brooklyn Law School students should contact Janet Solomon at 718.780.0356 or via email at janet.solomon@brooklaw.edu.
Consortium Agreements
Non Loyola Law School (LLS) students wishing to obtain financial aid for China Study Abroad Program costs must do so through their home institution. Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid at their home institution to begin the consortium agreement process.
Consortium agreement forms should be mailed or faxed to:
Loyola Law School
Maureen Hessler
Director of Financial Aid
919 Albany Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
T 213.736.1135
F 213.736.6523