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Home » Academics » Programs of Study » Study Abroad » Summer in Spain » FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Do you accept credit cards?
    We do not accept credit cards. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Summer Study Abroad.
  2. Can I get financial aid through William & Mary?
    Visiting students must apply for educational loans through your home institution (the institution which will grant your degree). The Student Financial Aid Office at the College of William & Mary will process Stafford and private educational loans for William & Mary students only.
  3. May I photocopy the application?
    Yes, you may photocopy the application form.
  4. Must I live in the dorm?
    You can make your own housing arrangements if you prefer. However be aware that our office is not set up to help you do this. We recommend that you live in the dormitory unless there are compelling reasons for you to live off campus. A large part of the study abroad experience is the interaction with other students; this interaction is greatly reduced for those who do not live in the dorm.
  5. What is the cost for my spouse to go?
    A spouse pays the same room and board fee that a participating student pays if living in the dorm in a single room. Please note that almost all of the rooms are single rooms. Only one or two double rooms are available each year. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis to married couples only.
  6. Are most of the program participants William & Mary students?
    No, the majority of participants each year are from many different law schools throughout the U.S. About 20 to 35% of the participants in the program are William & Mary students. In 2009, 79 students, including 26 from William & Mary, attended the Madrid Program. These students represented 35 law schools from across the United States. In addition, eight Spanish lawyers and law students attended classes and participated in the program activities.
  7. How will my photo be used?
    Participants must send us a small photo (hard copy or digital); it will be used to make a 'facebook' to help faculty and students get to know everyone's names more quickly.