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Admissions

Who can apply?

High school graduates with a diploma interested in immersive learning or ministry opportunities are welcome to apply for the Climb Experience. Whether focused on cultural engagement, faith growth, or jumpstarting college, this program is open to motivated individuals seeking an enriching journey in the Dominican Republic.

Fall Semester

Classes start Monday, August 26, 2024.

Spring Semester

Classes start Monday, January 20, 2024.

Program Costs

Climb Experience provides financing options and scholarships for students, making this semester abroad program financially accessible. Scholarships are available to support eligible participants, emphasizing the program’s commitment to inclusivity and empowering students in their educational and ministry journey in the Dominican Republic.

Included in fees:

  • Tuition
  • Room and board
  • Food
  • Excursions

Not included in fees:

  • Flights
  • Spending money
  • Class materials (books, etc.)
  • Passport and Visa fees (at the end of 90-120 days students will need to pay a fee at immigration in the DR airport to exit the country = approx. $100USD)
  • Extracurricular excursions – Catalina Island ($60), Scooters in the Capital ($20), Thanksgiving break trip out of town ($200)
  • Apartment/Dorm essentials – snacks, additional furniture/decor, supplies, etc.

You will be admitted as a student of Greenville University. As a student of GU, you will be entitled to applicable federal and state grants  if that coursework will apply toward a degree and scholarships.

ITEM
PRICE
Tuition
$12,000
Room & Board
$4,000
TOTAL FEES
$16,000

Disclaimer

The Climb Experience is a part of Greenville University, a Christ-centered institution of higher education that is committed to the biblical principle that all human beings are created in the image of God. Because of that belief, the university is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities.

Financing Options

Climb Experience provides financing options and scholarships for students, making this semester abroad program financially feasible. Scholarships are available to support eligible participants, emphasizing the program’s commitment to inclusivity and empowering students in their educational and ministry journey in the Dominican Republic.

Below are some of the most popular loan companies for U.S. students. In addition to these loans, there are many free, popular scholarship databases, including Fastweb, Scholarships.com, College Board, and Cappex. We also encourage students to ask about additional local, regional, or major-specific scholarships through their home institution’s Financial Aid or Off-Campus Study Office.

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