CGE benefits students by focusing on partner universities and key educational groups worldwide to structure strategic study abroad programs for students to gain academic value, cultural understanding, and service or internship opportunities.

• Earn credit in courses suited to your study needs.

• Embrace a new culture in strategic locations all over the world.

• Build life-long friendships.

• Add to your portfolio with community service opportunities.

• Gain professional experience in participating study abroad locations.

• Study in a safe environment.

1) Price reduction for CGE Member University students.

• Participants from CGE Member Universities who take part in the Summer or Spring/Fall Arabic Study Abroad Program through CGE automatically receive a $1000 reduction to the cost of the program.

2) Your university's financial aid or study abroad office.

• Most universities have scholarships available only to their students.

3) Gilman Scholarship Program

• Open to students who are already receiving federal Pell grants
• 2300 scholarships given out each year (average scholarship amount: $4000)
• Recipiants planning to study Arabic are automatically considered for an additoinal $8000 scholarship
• Recipients must agree to a service requirement to promote study abroad at their home university
• Applications for Summer study are due during the first week of March of the same year

4) Boren Scholarships

• Priority given to critical languages like Arabic
• Maximum scholarship for a summer term: $8000
• Maximum scholarship for a semester term: $10000
• There is a NSEP Service Requirement
• Application deadline for study during the 2016-2017 academic year is February 9, 2016

5) FEA Scholarships

• Scholarship awards up to $10,000
• Up to 15 scholarships awarded each year

If you want credit from Union University and a transcript that you can use at your home university, you MUST enroll for the Summer Program at Union University and then send in a Transcript Application to Union University. Click here for the Enrollment Form and the Transcript Application.

You have the option to pay for additional luggage should you choose to do so. Many students choose to take one full-size suitcase and an empty carry-on so that they can fill this with items purchased while in Jordan. Please check with your airline to confirm baggage allowances, as they could be subject to change. 

It is important to first note that a valid passport and visa are required for entry into the county. The visa currently costs 40 JD ($56.50 USD) for a single entry, and is typically issued for a max of 30 days in country. Since both the CGE summer and semester programs will exceed this time limit, you will be required to register at a Jordanian police station before expiration of the time allotted. Failure to do so will result in a fine of 1.5 JD (approximately $2.10 USD) per day of overstay, that you will be expected to pay upon departure. So it is very important to complete this next step as soon as you can after arrival.

You can purchase a phone for about $25. If you already have a phone and it is unlocked AND has a slot for a SIM card, you should be able to buy a SIM card in Jordan that will work with your phone (approx. $10). 

There are a couple different options. One recommendation is to bring as much cash as you are comfortable bringing. Another option is to use a debit card/ATM, yet there are several things you will want to consider in determining if this is a good option. It is recommended that you check with your bank to find out what fees they charge for international use. You will also want to find out what the international withdrawal limit is, and if necessary, discuss having this amount increased for your time in Jordan.

The CGE Amman institute is a short taxi ride from many of the main attractions in West Amman and about 20 minutes from downtown Amman and teh Jabal Amman Area. Taxi fares usually cost about 1.50-3 JD (Jordanian Dollars) to locations in West Amman and about 2.5-4 JD to the downtown or 1st Circle areas.

- If you want to take advantage of CGE Jordan's free housing services, you will be roomed in an approved apartment building or hostel within walking distance of CGE's Amman center.

- If you want to select your own housing, there are a number of good options within a short taxi ride or within walking distance of the CGE Amman center. CGE advises that students do not commit to a housing option until they arrive in country so that they may see and approve the arrangement before signing any sort of contract. 

- Students may also elect to request a home stay option (renting a room with a Jordanian family). Home stays are subject to availability and, in some instances, short-notice changes. Students wishing to do a home stay should notify CGE Jordan at least 2-3 months in advance.

- While these latter options provide the student some ability to choose where in the city they will live, many students have found it more convenient to find housing within walking distance of the CGE center.