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Program Costs & Financial Support

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Costs Overview

The primary costs of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program include:

  • Tuition
  • Housing (room and board)
  • Transportation to and from Washington, D.C. 
  • Living expenses

Financial Support

Similar programs often charge thousands of dollars more. Although financial assistance is available, interested students are encouraged to prepare and save for such a program and treat it as an investment in their future.

Student should contact dcinterns@fullerton.edu for exact information about costs, available scholarships, and financial support.

Costs Breakdown

Tuition

Spring and Fall: Tuition is exactly the same as if you were taking the classes on the CSU Fullerton campus.

Summer: All students must register and pay tuition and fees through Cal State Fullerton Summer Session or Open University (for other CSU student participants).

Housing

Spring and Fall: Housing is approximately $4,800.

Summer: Housing is approximately $4,800.

Living Expenses

Living expenses vary according to your lifestyle; recent past DC Scholars have reported between:

Spring and Fall: $2000

Summer: $1500

Transportation to and from Washington D.C.

Round-trip airfare can cost approximately $450-$550, all year around. 

Metro benefits may be provided for some students. However, if not covered, public transportation costs in Washington, D.C. can average around $130 per month, depending on commute distance and frequency of travel.

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