Are you thinking of going on Outtatown this year but don’t know how you’re going to afford it?
A year on Outtatown is incredible – a truly unique “experience of a lifetime” with life-changing potential. For the 2011-2012 school year, the cost of the program is $13,250 for the Guatemala program; $13,550 for the South Africa program, and $6,150 for the French Africa program (one semester only, open to bilingual students). Depending on your international location, additional airfare costs could range from $1,250 – $2,500. Even though we try to keep costs as low as possible, you may find yourself wondering how you are going to be able to afford to take part. So what do you do?
First of all, break it down…
- The first portion of your cost on Outtatown is the cost of your room and board. You might be paying that much, or more, no matter where you are in the fall.
- Another chunk of your program fees is the cost for your university education. Many of our alumni claim that they learned more on Outtatown than they did in their three or four years of formal university education that followed. Outtatown students don’t just learn about Christianity, the needs of the world and the dynamics of living in a faith community – they live it first hand. In addition, students can earn up to 18 university credits through CMU. Student loans and some scholarships and bursaries are available.
- A significant portion of your time each semester will be spent involved with missions & service projects. This is a chance for you to make a difference in the world! After you have helped build someone a home or befriended an orphaned child, you will never regret that you took this time to learn about poverty and to reach out to those in need. We encourage students to ask their church and their family and friends to consider supporting them in this meaningful opportunity.
- The last portion is the international flight cost (the price of getting “outta town” – see the pun?).
As you can see, when broken down, the entire cost doesn’t seem quite so daunting. Here are some resources to help you with organizing your finances:
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