Program Costs
The cost of the travel portion of the program will be $3850 and will cover the following:
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![Ground Transportation](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Ground-Transportation.jpg) Ground Transportation
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![Hotel](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Hotel.jpg) Hotel
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![Some Meals](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Meal.jpg) Some Meals
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Program prices do NOT include: visa application costs, evening meals, international insurance, incidentals, personal expenses, and residence hall extensions (May trips only).
Additional funds will be available in the form of need-based scholarships for those students who require additional financial support
Please note: For safety, students MUST arrive and depart with the group. Students may NOT plan their own schedules to and from the destination.
Application
The application for the 2025 LInC program is due by September 29th, 2024. Admission is NOT on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to take your time in completing the application.
Application Requirements
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QUALIFICATION
Students must be Marshall or Leventhal Majors, who are true first-year freshmen students (started college Fall 2024 or Spring 2025)
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You must submit an application and the following supporting materials online:
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ESSAYS
You will be asked to answer 2 essays:
- Why do you believe you are prepared to participate in this program? (500 words max.)
- What challenges do you expect to encounter during your time overseas? (500 words max.)
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SCHOLARSHIP
If you are applying for a Scholarship, you will need the following:
- A copy of your Financial Aid Statement (for those who receive need-based financial aid and not simply a merit scholarship)
- A print-out from Oasis/MyUSC is sufficient OR a Letter of Financial Need (see 'Scholarship' section for what is required to be included in the letter)
For more information about scholarships, please click here.
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PASSPORT
If you do not have a passport or your passport is not valid through the end of November 2025, you need to apply for a new passport or renew your passport as soon as possible.
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RESUME
An electronic copy of your resume (which you will upload as PDF document). Please make sure your resume is UPDATED to included USC (under education) and not more than 1 page in length.
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The application is due by September 29, 2024.
Click the button below to apply!
Click here for FAQs for admitted students.