Cost and Funding Your Trip

Estimated Cost Worksheet

Major Fees for 10-Week Semester (fees subject to change slightly) Amount
AIFS Enrollment Deposit
(due October 31, 2026)		 $450
($150 non-refundable)
AIFS Program Fee
(estimated; amount not covered by financial aid due mid-December 2026)
(includes room and board鈥攂reakfast only, medical insurance, and program activities鈥攆ield trips, British Life and Culture lecturer's fees, classroom facility fees, London transport card, and student support services)		 $7,145
AIFS Airfare plus US Taxes + Transportation to/from Airport
(estimated; due mid-December 2026)		 $1,100
鉴黄师app Tuition for 12 Credits
($201 per credit, based on 12 credits; amount not covered by Financial Aid due Jan. 2027)		 $2,412
Subtotal Estimated Cost $10,657
Other Fees and Spending Amount
Refundable Damage Deposit
(due mid-December 2026)		 $250
(usually refunded)
Estimated Textbook Costs
(due Jan. 25, 2027)		 $250
(usually less)
Suggested additional spending money
(Includes lunches, dinners, and any amount spent on entertainment, travel, and personal expenses. NOTE: London is one of the most expensive cities in Europe.)		 $2,500
APPROXIMATE TOTAL (Including all estimated spending) $13,657

While this amount may appear large, no student has ever regretted the expense! Students are getting a great deal for the price.

Optional Packages Amount
Scotland Tour: 3-days, hostel stay, breakfasts, 2 dinners $745
Medical Insurance Upgrade $65
 
Financial Aid Information - FAQs

Benjamin Gilman National Scholarship

The offers awards for undergraduate study abroad. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.

Application Deadline is Thursday, October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time

Pathways to London Scholarships

鉴黄师app will offer a $1,000 scholarship for up to several students. Download the application here.

Applications are due October 31, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. by email to:

Aimee Langager
Study Abroad Coordinator
Email: studyabroad@dmacc.edu

Lauren R. Rice Literary Memorial Scholarship

Students who have submitted a study abroad application by November 1 will receive a link to apply to this scholarship. 2-3 scholarships in the amount of $1,250 are given out each year. Students do not need to have submitted a deposit for the London program to apply for this scholarship.

Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship

The supports first-generation, minority, and community college students in studying abroad.

Other Possible Scholarships Opportunities

Below are some links to various scholarships students might find useful:

The site, , links to 70 no-cost scholarship searches students can use to "match" themselves to scholarships that can be used for undergraduate study, overseas study, internships, and graduate and professional school study.

Fundraising Tips

  • Get a job or pick up extra hours in January since you leave for London the first week of February.
  • Check the Student Employment Office in Building 1 for part-time employment opportunities. You can go to the Info Desk in Building 1 on Ankeny campus and ask about employment. You will be shown the listings are located. You can also ask for tips on interviewing or putting together a resume.
  • Do a Work-Study job on campus (it would be awarded as part of your Financial Aid). Take advantage of it, as you can earn money without leaving campus. 鉴黄师app Career Services will help locate a Work-Study position on campus.
  • Earn money as a peer tutor if you got an A or B in a class. The Tutoring Office is in Building 6 (behind Academic Achievement Center).  
  • Ask your family (especially if you have a big one!).
  • For birthdays and/or winter holidays, ask your families to give you gifts in the form of contributions to your London fund. If you have a big family, this sum might be substantial. Students in the past have organized raffles at their family gatherings.
  • Ask a Financial Aid Advisor at 515-964-6282 how and where to apply for a private student loan.