International Fees 2010-11

(Accomodation is subject to availability)

Additional Charges

Application Fee: € 100.00*
Charges for uniforms and knives:
For 1st year:

• HOTEL MANAGEMENT: € 500
• CULINARY ARTS: € 550
• EVENTS & CONVENTIONS:€ 250
• FOUNDATION: € 150

Charges for full coverage health and accident insurance:
€ 650 per year.*

Single room:
Surcharge of  € 2.900/semester for October intake
Surcharge of  € 3.300/ for January- & April intakes

The purchase of books is the responsibility of the student.
Cost ranges between € 200 and € 600 per programme.

Internet and e-mail fee (obligatory): €65*
Resit Exams/Resubmissions (Depending on exam) :€210-€400*
Graduation Fee(obligatory): €290*

Withdrawal and refund policy

International applicants who have made the first payment and withdraw prior to intake are entitled to the following refund:

3 months prior to beginning of the course: 100% refund
2 months prior to beginning of course: 50% refund
30 days prior to beginning of course: NO REFUND

Withdrawal or dismissal after beginning of course: NO REFUND

• N.B. In case study visa is not granted, the FULL AMOUNT will be refunded to the applicant minus the application fee & banking charges…

*VAT 19% is NOT included

Enrolment Procedure Checklist

To ensure a smooth application procedure, we suggest that you carefully follow the following 4 steps:

• Step 1
  Contact your agent or Alpine College directly to book your Entrance Test date
• Step 2
  Submit your completed Application form to the Admissions office together with the following documents:  - Copies of academic records and high school diploma
  - English qualification (if applicable)
  - 8 (eight) passport size pictures
  - Recommendation form
• Step 3
  If you satisfy Alpine’s Entrance Exam and requirements, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance and a financial statement. Please arrange for a full payment of tuition & fees according to the financial statement. International students are required to follow a certain procedure regarding issuance of visa (see separate instructions).
• Step 4
  Register on appointed date as indicated on Invitation for Registration.
• Re-enrolment
  Returning students are required to pay a re-enrolment deposit of € 1.000 - 30 days before the end of the academic year. The balances of the school fees are due by August 1st. In the event that the student fails the exams and is unable to repeat the year, the deposit will be refunded at the beginning of the academic year.

Visa and Residence Permit

Visa Requirements

1. Declaration forms: one signed by the student and one signed by the parent/guardian . Alpine College provides these forms.
2. Arrangement for bank transfer of 100% of tuition and fees.
3. International Health Certificate
4. Clean Criminal Record
5. 2 copies of student’s passport, and 8 colour passport size photos.

Residence Permit Costs

• Application costs: Euros €220* & Processing fee (lawyer’s fee): Euros €250*
• Personal bank account with minimum balance of Euros 2,000 as proof of private expense coverage.

Fees Payment

* The School fees must reach the school’s account as follows:
Full payment: 100% of the tuition and fees due upon receipt of Letter of Acceptance.
A student must register as a Day student at the beginning of the year and may not change from Resident to Day status during the course of the academic year. 

Please note that there is a € 300.00 refundable damage deposit for resident students payable when booking accommodation. The Damage Deposit is retained until the end of the student's studies and stay at the School.  It is refunded in the month of September

*Payments can be made payable in Euro by bank transfer to:

• Piraeus Bank (Glyfada Branch) A/C No. 5019015656761
  IBAN: GR9701720190005019015656761
  swift code: BIC:PIRBGRAA
• Alpha Bank A/C No. 122002320000619 IBAN: GR6401401220122002320000619 swift code: CRBAGRAAXXX

Conditions

1. Late payments: Students whose bills are not paid on the due dates are subject to immediate dismissal.  Such action does not modify or otherwise affect in any way the student’s obligation that all tuition fees and other charges are due and payable for the entire academic year.
2. Late fee payment 1% per month.
3. Expulsion: Alpine College reserves the right to expel any student for constant violation of rules and regulations or for drug use or vandalism.  In such a case, no refund is made.
4. Damages: Damages caused by the student to the school’s property including, but not limited to, mutilation, destruction and harm to interior and exterior fixtures such as machines, equipment, furniture and any other type of damage/loss to facilities and property both fixed and moveable will be CHARGED SEPARATELY.
5. Dates & Fees: Alpine College reserves the right to alter dates, fees, and curriculum or class hours without prior notice.