National Student Exchange - Profile: University of Puerto Rico, Cayey

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Location:	Cayey
Setting:	Urban
Population:	48,119
Enrollment:	3,238
On Campus:	0%
Language:	Spanish
Calendar:	Semester

Approximate:

Fall 08/07
Spring 01/18

Tuition & Payments PLAN A: OPEN
You will pay in-state/in province tuition/fees directly to your host campus.
OPEN - Host campus accepts ALL qualified applicants.

PLAN B: OPEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
OPEN - Host campus accepts ALL qualified applicants.

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Plan A Tuition & Fees: $1,506

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Room And Meals: $3,500

Additional Information Receive From Canada
PLAN A, PLAN B

Campus Diversity

0%	Caucasian
0%	African American
99%	Hispanic
0%	Asian American
0%	Native American
0%	International
1%	Other

Campus Links
Home Page
Catalog

NSE Links
Policies & Procedures
Campus Detail Info
Member Campus Links

How to Apply
Applications are submitted through your home campus coordinator.
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The University of Puerto Rico, Cayey is located in the mountains of the central region, one of the most beautiful areas on the Island of Puerto Rico. Cayey is situated 45 minutes from San Juan and Ponce, the major cities of Puerto Rico. With a short drive in each direction you will find the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Puerto Rico's one season climates invites participation in outdoor activities such as fishing, scuba diving, wind surfing, sailing, swimming and other recreational activities.

The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey on a beautiful park-like campus of 145 acres, offers its 3,238 students 28 bachelor degrees programs in business administration, education,sciences, arts, humanities, hispanic studies, social and behavioral sciences.

Helpful Information - The language of instruction is Spanish.

Programs

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Area Studies: Hispanic Studies

Athletics: Physical Education

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Office Administration, Secretarial Administration/Science

Chemistry: Chemistry

Education: Elementary Education, Junior High/Middle School, Physical Education, Secondary Education, Special Education

English: English

Foreign Language: Spanish

General Studies: Arts and Science, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Studies

Health and Safety Sciences: Mental Health

History: History

Mathematics: Mathematics

Military Sciences: Army ROTC, Military Sciences

Physics: Chemical Physics, Physics

Psychology: Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Sociology, Womens Studies

Notable Academic Programs
Chemistry, Business Administration, Spanish

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

No students accepted from other NSE members within my own U.S. territory
2.5 GPA
The language of instruction is Spanish. Students must demonstrate Spanish language proficiency on their home campus prior to placement.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Mid-Year Exchange (Exchange that begins with the Spring/Winter Term)

Available

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students

No graduate students

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will not accept

Tuition/Fees

Fees are subject to change without notice.
Two semesters = one academic year
Three quarters = one academic year

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Plan A Students

Figures are current as of 9/13/2012.
Estimated cost: $1,506.
Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan A students.

Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students

No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan B students.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Plan A: 21
Plan B: 21

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 9/13/2012.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance:	$945	Semester	Plan A & B	Optional
ID Card:	$5	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $945 per semester.

Financial Aid

Plan A
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus. Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus. Host campuses award aid to incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.

For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:

Pell
CWS
Perkins
SEOG
DL

Use FAFSA CODE: 007206
Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Plan A or Plan B, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures are current as of 9/13/2012.
Expect 5% or more increase for the subsequent academic year.
Figures are based on the average room and meal plan selected by NSE students. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your selected room type and meals.
Two semesters = one academic year
Three quarters = one academic year

On-Campus Housing Per Semester