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?

The Student Financial Aid Office at the College of William & Mary will process Stafford and private educational loans for William & Mary students only. In order for a visiting student to receive loan funds, both Stafford and private, the home institution (the institution which will grant your degree) must perform all loan processing.


3. May I photocopy the application form?

Yes, you may photocopy the application form.


4. Must I live in the dorm?

If you want to make your own housing arrangements, you may do so. However, please 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 participants in your programs William and Mary students?

The majority of participants each year are from a variety of law schools throughout the U.S.  About 20 to 35% of the participants in the program are William & Mary students. In 2007, 95 students, including 34 from William & Mary, attended the Madrid Program.  These students represented 45 law schools from across the United States.  In addition, five Spanish law students attended classes and participated in the program activities.


7. How will my photo be used?

Participants must send us one small (1" x 2") photo; it will be used to make a 'facebook' to help faculty and students get to know everyone's names more quickly.