ABOUT USAC	PROGRAMS	SCHOLARSHIPS & MONEY MATTERS

Study in Heredia, Costa Rica Enjoy easy access to the cultural, historic, and urban highlights of the capital city, San José, and to the Pacific Ocean.   Select courses ranging from four levels of Spanish to ecological studies.   Explore interesting and beautiful areas of Costa Rica on field trips.   Participate in clubs and organizations at the university.   Practice your Spanish by spending time with local students.   Discover other parts of Costa Rica and neighboring countries on the optional tours.         Learn More
			Quick Details   Available Terms Two summer sessions Fall or Spring semester   Yearlong  Programs Of Study Spanish Language and Literature, Latin American Studies, & Ecological Studies,  Language of Instruction English /Spanish

USAC is a non-profit organization that offers programs in 27 countries, with many locations unique for study abroad. Discover where you'll study abroad at usac.edu.

 
 


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Pace's Partner Application Process:
Steps to Study Abroad (May2022)

Pace's Study Abroad Application Deadlines:

• Fall Semester: March 15
• Summer Term: March 15
• Spring Semester: September 20

When selecting courses for USAC, you’ll need to seek Course Equivalency approval from a Pace Department Chair, which could take some time, and your academic advisor. Read more about the process of obtaining Pace academic credit for courses taken abroad.
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Pace resources for you:

• Study Abroad FAQs: If you have more questions about studying abroad while at Pace, review these Pace study abroad FAQs.
• Academic FAQs: If you have more questions about academics related to study abroad, review these Pace FAQs.
• Financial FAQs: If you have more questions about the cost of study abroad, financial aid, and scholarships, review these Pace FAQs.
  • Pace tuition and fees, including a $100 Study Abroad Fee are billed to the student account. 
  • Room charges are the responsibility of the student and are paid directly to the host institution.
  • Out-of-pocket expenses (airfare, meals, local transportation, etc.) are the responsibility of the student.
  • All federal and state financial aid apply during the semester abroad. Up to $12,500 of institutional financial aid (Pace scholarships/grants) applies to the semester abroad. (Portability of Pace institutional aid is limited to 2 semesters, and Pace tuition remission does not apply.)

ENSURE YOU ENROLL IN ENOUGH CREDITS DURING YOUR SEMESTER ABROAD!!
A minimum of 12 U.S. credits is required during a semester abroad.