PLEASE NOTE: Program prices are fixed in US Dollars ($).

The price of Aardvark Israel includes program tuition, housing, medical insurance, fees for all academic courses, field trips, seminars, local transportation, and more. Each special interest program price includes the cost of all instruction, extra-curricular activities, workshops, and seminars. The Am Yisrael World Adventure and Aardvark International program prices include round trip airfare between Israel and the foreign destination and all program costs associated with each trip, including meals during foreign travel.  The cost of any visas which may be required are not included in the program tuition.

Please note: The cost of meals is not included in the price of the program. Aardvark Israel staff will work with the students in each apartment to develop a system whereby everyone contributes evenly to the purchase of groceries and preparing meals together so as to most efficiently and cost effectively live together. Families should plan on their child spending approximately $1500 on grocery costs over the course of the year or $750 per semester. In our experience, students and their families are most satisfied by having this type of control over their dietary needs and when not required to eat in a communal dining room.

Please also note: Round trip airfare to/from Israel is not included in the program tuition in order to lower the costs to the participant.  Students are welcome to fly on the airline of their choice or purchase a ticket using frequent flier miles.  Our travel agent, who specializes in Israel travel, will be in touch with participants’ families several months prior to departure in order to assist in finding the best fares to suit each student’s needs.

Payment Schedules

For all Programs:
$100 Non-Refundable Application Fee – required upon registering

Year Program, Aardvark International, and the Selah Programs:
“Early Bird Special 2013-14” – Pay $5,000 deposit by Dec. 15, 2012 (refundable before June 2013) and receive $1000 off!
March 1 – Deposit of $5,000 due (refundable before June 1)
June 1 – Balance of tuition due.
A $350 late fee will be assessed for failure to submit tuition or a signed payment plan agreement by the June 1 deadline.

Fall Semester Program:
“Early Bird Special Fall 2013” – Pay $3,000 deposit by Dec. 15, 2012 (refundable before June 2013) and receive $500 off!
March 1 – Deposit of $3,000 due (refundable before June 1)
June 1 – Balance of tuition due
A $350 late fee will be assessed for failure to submit tuition or a signed payment plan agreement by the June 1 deadline.

Spring Semester Program:
“Early Bird Special Spring 2014” – Pay $3,000 deposit by April 1, 2013 (refundable before Nov 2013) and receive $500 off!
August 1 – Deposit of $3,000 due (refundable before November 1)
November 1 – Balance of tuition due
A $350 late fee will be assessed for failure to submit tuition or a signed payment plan agreement by the November 1 deadline.

Cancellation Fees

For the Year Programs and the Fall Semester Program, all payments are fully refundable prior to June 1, with the exception of the non-refundable $100 application fee.  Between June 1 and July 15, a $1000 cancellation fee will apply. After July 15 and prior to the start of the program, a $2500 cancellation fee will apply. Students enrolled in add-on programs will be charged an additional $500 cancellation fee upon withdrawing after June 1 and the airline cancellation fee for any tickets already purchased for World Adventure programs.

For the Spring Semester Program, all payments are fully refundable prior to November 1, with the exception of the non-refundable $100 application fee.  Between November 1 and December 15, a $1000 cancellation fee will apply. After December 15 and prior to the start of the program, a $2500 cancellation fee will apply. Students enrolled in add-on programs will be charged an additional $500 cancellation fee upon withdrawing after November 1 and the airline cancellation fee for any tickets already purchased for World Adventure programs.

Any cancellations which are made once the program begins may incur penalties up to the full cost of the program or add-on.