Cost & Payment Information
The cost of the India study abroad trip is $2,400 per student. This includes hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy), continental breakfast, most meals, program excursions, and seminars.
If due to any events in the international political climate, we reserve the right to cancel the trip anytime prior to departure should we believe that student safety is compromised. In such a case, we will refund all fee payments made, but are not be responsible for airline ticket reimbursements or other related incurred expenses.
Program cost of $2400 Includes:
- All surface transportation (by A/C coach and train) in India
- Hotel accommodations (5/4-star)
- Breakfast included + most meals
- Company and site visits
- Guided city tours
Ask us about Scholarships!!
Program Cost Does Not Include:
- Round trip airfare from Houston and air
- travel within India
- UH tuition
- Visa fees for India
- Health Insurance
- Voluntary Excursions
For details please visit http://www.bauer.uh.edu/degrees-programs/study_abroad/india/ Or Contact:
- Dr. Basheer Khumawala
Chair
bkhumawala@uh.edu
(713) 743-4721 - Dr. Saleha Khumawala
Faculty Director
Saleha@uh.edu
(713) 743-4829 - Mr. Frank Kelley
Asst. Dean Undergraduate Programs
Fwkelley@uh.edu
(713) 743-4912 - Ms. Marian Newman
Graduate Advisor
Mnewman@uh.edu
(713) 743-4909 - Ms. Annice Butler
Graduate Advisor
Abutler@uh.edu
(713) 743-4910
Please send an email directly to Dr. S. Khumawala, informing her of your intent to participate.
Fee Payments & Reservations
| Deadline | Type of Reservation | Payment & Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2007 | Guaranteed reservation on the Study Abroad | $200 by Dec 7 & $300 by Mar 3, 2008 |
| March 3, 2008 | Reservation depending on availability. Reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. | $500 by Mar 3, 2008 |
| March 29, 2008 | Pay residual program cost minus $500 deposit. | $1,900 by March 29, 2008 |
Send an email to Dr. Khumawala to inform us of your interest. The email should include your full name, email address, and the study abroad program you are interested in. This will also put you on a distribution list to be informed of up-coming Info Sessions, trip updates, fun events, as well as scholarship and application deadline reminders or add yourself to the distribution list by clicking here
To make your reservation for the program, the Sign-Up materials listed below must be submitted to Dr. S. Khumawala in 360A Melcher Hall by the deadlines above with corresponding deposit amount. Students not submitting all the required materials by March 3rd will lose their reservation. A third sign-up date will be posted on the web site for any remaining spots.
Sign Up Materials
- India Study Abroad Program Application Form
- A copy of the students' passport
- Health Insurance Form (Be sure to fill out entire form, sign, and date.)
- Waiver Form (must be notarized!)
- Your non-refundable check (amount depending on what type of reservation you are making) made out to University of Houston.
Confirmations
Dr. Khumawala will send you an e-mail confirming your reservation and confirming that all sign-up materials were received.The confirmation of the sign-up materials will acknowledge your acceptance into the program.
Passport & Visa
Students are responsible for obtaining a passport and Visa to enter India. Students need to have a passport in order to get a Visa. Keep in mind that passports can take up to 6 weeks to be issued or you can pay up to $60+ for rush service. Go to the following web sites for more details.
Cost Savings
Students have found a number of ways to reduce their costs associated with this trip. First, some students use their frequent flier miles to save on airfare costs. Second, many students have convinced their employers to pay for the program as part of a employer's educational reimbursement program. Third, some students who apply for scholarships receive some money, so we strongly recommend that participants apply for scholarships.