Antarctic Field Course - Cost & Apply
The program fee is expected to be approximately $5,495 and will include the following:
- application fee
- deposit
- pre-departure orientation
- accommodations
- most meals
- accident and sickness insurance
- berth on expedition vessel and field trips in Tierra del Fuego
Amounts not included in the program fee for which participants will need to budget include:
- MSU tuition and fees
- airfare
- passport application fee ($85)
- visa application fees (if applicable)
- pre-departure doctor visits
- pre-departure immunizations (if applicable)
- personal spending money
Once enrolled in courses, students will receive a bill from the MSU Student Accounts Office for the study abroad program fee and tuition and fees, based on the number of credits taken.
Program fees, dates, and arrangements may be subject to change due to unexpected circumstances.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance is available when students make appropriate arrangements with Office of Study Abroad and MSU's Office of Financial Aid. All students planning to use financial aid toward a study abroad program must indicate their intentions on the study abroad application. Non-MSU students should check with their home institution's financial aid office.
Additionally, MSU students may apply for scholarships and grants offered through the Office of Study Abroad. Requirements are listed in the application instructions for each type of award. The deadline to apply for these awards is October 1st for winter break programs. Many MSU colleges also have special study abroad scholarships. Contact us for more information and suggestions of community and industry groups to contact regarding financial sponsorship for this course.
Students can apply for this program by completing a study abroad application and submitting it to 109 International Center.
Applications must be received by October 15th for winter break programs. We strongly recommend that students apply early as this program may fill to capacity prior to this deadline.
The selection of applicants is done on a rolling admission basis. Applicants are evaluated and considered for admission throughout the academic year based on the eligibility criteria for this program and not necessarily on a first-come, first-served basis.
A $100 application fee is required. Students will receive a bill from the MSU Student Accounts Office for the application fee that is applied to the cost of the program and is non-refundable once a student has accepted admission into the program. Students who have accepted admission will also be billed for a non-refundable and non-transferable $200 deposit, also applied to the cost of the program.
Students who wish to withdraw their application are required to notify the Office of Study Abroad, in writing, that they no longer intend to participate.
Detailed information about application procedures, the acceptance process, pre-departure orientation, on-site logistics, and returning home will be provided in the Student Handbook which is given to students when they submit an application or you can read it on-line by clicking here.