International Student FAQ

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  Who will make my flight arrangements?

  We recommend that all international students book their own flights to and from the program.

  UCLA: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  Georgetown University: Ronald Reagan National (DCA) or Dulles International (IAD) Airports

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  How will I know the staff at the airport?

  Jr. Discovery staff will be wearing BLUE Discovery Staff t-shirts and holding Jr. Discovery signs.

   

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  How do I make payment?

  All international payments must be made as follows:

  1. By check drawn on a US bank in US funds payable to SUMMER DISCOVERY (i.e. international money order) or
  2. By wire transfer, which is forwarded after completion of enrollment

  Bank charges incurred are the responsibility of the student/parent. SUMMER DISCOVERY will credit only the actual payment in US dollars credited to SUMMER DISCOVERY by The First National Bank of Long Island.

  Special Note: All international students who live outside of North America and attending a program in the USA, will be invoiced a non-refundable $200 International Registration and Health Insurance Fee which includes health/medical insurance coverage (with deductible) while attending SUMMER DISCOVERY, international courier fees, and personal meet and assist at all airport arrivals/departures in the US.

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  What is the $200 Intl Registration/Medical insurance fee?

  This fee includes health/medical coverage for the duration of the program, international courier fees, and personal meet and assist at all airport arrivals/departures in the US. This is applicable for programs in the USA only.

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  How do I apply to Jr. Discovery?

  DON'T DELAY, APPLY TODAY!

  All materials must be submitted to the Jr. Discovery Office:

  • You may apply to a Jr. Discovery Program by clicking on the following link: http://www.jrdiscovery.com/apply-now.
  • A School Counselors recommendation form, which is e-mailed to you upon completion of your online application completed by a Counselor, Advisor, or Dean and a transcript (grades)

  Once you are accepted we will e-mail you with official acceptance and information on how to officially enroll. The online enrollment and deposit will be needed in order to have an office enrollment into your program.

  After April 1, all fees and tuition will be due upon enrollment into a Jr. Discovery program
   

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  Do I need to obtain a VISA?

  Students and their families are responsible for obtaining any required Visas. Due to the brief period of the program, international students should only obtain a short-stay TOURIST visa, (not a STUDENT visa), from the American Embassy or Consulate in their home country.