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Study Abroad in Paris or Vietnam

Earn college credit and develop a global perspective by participating in Foothill-De Anza’s Campus Abroad Program in Paris, Spring 2005, or Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon, Vietnam, Summer 2005.

Program courses are taught in English by Foothill-De Anza faculty and are designed to take advantage of all the resources the host countries offer. Anyone who has completed 12 units of college work at any college and has a GPA of 2.5 or better at the start of the campus abroad program is eligible to participate.

For more information, including curriculum, costs, trip dates and application procedures, access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7614.

Saturday Seminars
Intensive Training for Travel Professionals & Enthusiasts

In addition to offering an associate degree, the Foothill College Travel Careers Program offers an exciting series of Saturday seminars for travel professionals and enthusiasts. Winter seminars include Corporate Travel Management, Feb. 26; and Bella Italia, March 12. All seminars meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 3401 at Foothill College.

For registration instructions,access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7325.

Aloha!
Destination Specialist Courses for South Pacific & Hawaii

Travel professionals can add the South Pacific and Hawaii specialty training to their resumes by enrolling in Foothill’s TC 83B: Destination Specialist Series courses. Each course offers a comprehensive test developed by the Travel Institute. Successful completion earns a Destination Specialist diploma that is recognized throughout the industry.

The three-unit South Pacific course meets Wednesdays, Jan. 19 through March 9, from 6 to 9 p.m.; and the Hawaii course meets Saturdays, Jan. 22 through Feb. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For registration instructions, access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7325.

We Can Help You Afford College & Build a Better Future

We understand that the search for financial aid can sometimes be difficult. Attending college does cost money, but there are many programs available that can help you obtain the money you need. Foothill College gives you convenient resources and expert help so you can apply for financial aid on time and with confidence. Start with the steps below and don’t forget to ask for assistance whenever you need it from the financial aid experts in the Foothill Financial Aid Office. Remember, financial aid applications are free and so is help completing them.

1. Submit the Foothill Application for Admission. It’s online at www.foohill.edu;
2. Visit the Foothill Financial Aid Office to get one-to-one expert help working through the process and applying for all your financial aid opportunities;
3. Compile your financial documentation such as income tax returns;
4. Fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
   This step opens the door for virtually all forms of financial aid, including the Pell Grant, Cal Grant, scholarships and low-interest student loans;
   
5. Fill out the application for the California Community Colleges Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW) at www.foothill.edu/aid. If you’re eligible, this will cover all your enrollment fees;
6. Stay on top of important dates posted on the Foothill Financial Aid Web site at www.foothill.edu/aid and the state’s site at icanaffordcollege.com.
   

Key dates include:

• You may file your FAFSA after Jan. 1.
  
• Send your FAFSA to the federal processor postmarked no later than March 2.
  
• Submit your application for Foothill scholarships by March 18.
• The Cal Grant programs have two deadlines: the general March 2 deadline and the Sept. 2 deadline specifically for California Community College students. To apply, fill out the FAFSA and be sure to file your verified Cal Grant GPA Form by Sept. 2. The number of Cal Grants available for the September deadline is limited, but you still must meet the filing deadline to be considered.

For many types of financial aid, including the BOGW, Pell Grants and some scholarships, you can apply year round. It’s a good idea to apply before the quarter begins so you’ll know if you’re eligible before classes start.

For more information, contact Foothill’s Financial Aid Offices:
Main Campus
Call: (650) 949-7376
Click: www.foothill.edu or ChenI@foothill.edu
Come In: Room 1930

Middlefield Campus
Call: (650) 949-6987
Click: www.foothill.edu or ChristensenJosephine@foothill.edu
Come In: Room J-2