High School to NAU Momentum Study Abroad
The High School to NAU MSA program is designed for out-of-state and Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) students entering NAU as incoming first year students. This 6-credit program allows students to complete three liberal studies requirements and kick starts their college career. Following the Momentum Academics goals of the university, MSA will help students obtain 30 credits by the end of their first year. For the cost of 6 credits of NAU in-state tuition, students will participate in an 8-day program in Costa Rica (5% of your degree!). The curriculum focuses on global citizenship and identity, intercultural competency, indigenous culture in Costa Rica, social and political aspects of the country and entrepreneurship.
Important dates:
Priority deadline* April 23, 2024 (including passport)
Final Deadline May 1, 2024
Confirmation of placement needed before May 10, 2024 (including passport)
Instruction begins June 27, 2024
Travel dates to Costa Rica July 10-18, 2024
Instruction continues online through July 26, 2024
*Student that commits to and is enrolled in the Momentum Study Abroad program by April 23rd will receive:
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- free upgrade to the platinum meal plan for student that has purchased a 14 or 19/week plan ($150-$200 benefit)
- $500 in scholarship to use towards textbooks for the Fall 2024 term.
Eligibility Accordion Closed
- Students will be required to have their passport or passport receipt prior to being accepted on the program. Please apply for your passport as soon as possible, as it can take up to 3 months for processing.
- Out-of-State or WUE student High School GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Admitted to NAU for undergraduate degree for Fall 2024
- Must be 18 years old before July 1
- Students enrolling into the program who are not yet 18 years old will need parent signatures on all program materials.
Courses Accordion Closed
Earn 6 credits of Liberal Studies:
3 credits SA 211 (satisfies Cultural Understanding and Global Diversity Liberal Studies credit) AND 3 credits SA 205 (satisfies SPW liberal studies credit)
Pre-travel course academic topics – taught online
- Global Citizenship and identity
- Intercultural Competency
- Safety abroad – Pre-Departure
Academic topics while abroad
- Indigenous culture in Costa Rica
- Social and political aspects of the country
- Entrepreneurship through small business.
Post-travel course academic topics – taught online
- Intercultural Competency reflections
- Global Citizenship and identity reflection
- Global Competency workshop and certification
- Program review
Next steps Accordion Closed
- Complete this interest survey.
- Expect a call from NAU to confirm
- Once eligibility is confirmed, students will be added to the program requirements page to complete the HS Momentum Study Abroad application for Summer 2024
- Once finalized, students will be enrolled in a 6 credit placeholder course titled CIE 299 for the summer 2024 session focusing on the following topics:
Language requirements Accordion Closed
There is no language requirement to apply for this program.
Cost Accordion Closed
Tuition and fees are estimated at $3116 and will be added to the student’s Louie account. Payment follows the fee payment schedule of the university and is usually due around mid-May.
Included in the cost of the program:
Tuition and fees
Housing
Meals
Excursions
International Insurance (CISI)
Workshops and certifications
Flights from major airports in the U.S.
Required passport fees, travel day meals and personal spending money are not included in the program fee and will be covered by the student.
Students will be required to have their passport or passport receipt prior to being accepted on the program. Please apply for your passport as soon as possible, as it can take up to 3 months for processing.
Cancellation Accordion Closed
Students will be responsible for the cost of the flight paid for on their behalf, if canceled after placement confirmation. Students may be able to use the flight for future travel with a fee/cost difference paid by the student. Amounts will be billed to the student’s account and may be sent to collections for non-payment.
For more information, please email the Director of Education Abroad, Angelina.Palumbo@nau.edu