Frequently Asked Questions

How will I know the staff at the airport?

Summer Discovery staff will be wearing green Summer Discovery t-shirts and holding Summer Discovery signs. We will identify you by your colorful Summer Discovery luggage tags, which you will receive in the mail prior to the program.

How do I make payment?

All international payments must be made as follows:

1. By check drawn on a US bank in US funds payable to SUMMER DISCOVERY (i.e. international money order) or
2. By wire transfer to include the following information:

i. The First National Bank of Long Island, Glen Head, NY
Routing #021411335
ii. For the account of SUMMER DISCOVERY, Account # 02-7019363
iii. Re: NAME OF STUDENT must be noted
iv. Please FAX a copy of Transaction and a copy of your Enrollment Form to SUMMER DISCOVERY at (516) 625-3438

Bank charges incurred are the responsibility of the student/parent. SUMMER DISCOVERY will credit only the actual payment in US dollars credited to SUMMER DISCOVERY by The First National Bank of Long Island.

International Students may postpone forwarding the $75 Application Fee and instead remit $1275 ($75 Application Fee, $200 International Registration and Health Insurance Fee, and $1000 Program Deposit) upon acceptance to the program.

Special Note: All international students who live outside of North America and attending a program in the USA, will be invoiced a non-refundable $200 International Registration and Health Insurance Fee which includes health/medical insurance coverage (with deductible) while attending SUMMER DISCOVERY, international courier fees, and personal meet and assist at all airport arrivals/departures in the US.

What is the $200 Intl Registration/Medical insurance fee?

This fee includes health/medical coverage for the duration of the program, international courier fees, and personal meet and assist at all airport arrivals/departures in the US. This is applicable for progams in the USA only.

How do I apply to Summer Discovery?

DON'T DELAY, APPLY TODAY!

All materials must be submitted to the Summer Discovery Office:

Summer Discovery Application (either download form from our website or from the back of the Summer Discovery catalog) accompanied by the $95 application fee
High School Counselors Recommendation (Part 2 of the application) completed by a Counselor, Advisor, or Dean
Transcript (grades)

Once you are accepted we will send you the acceptance letter and an enrollment form. The enrollment form and deposit of $1000 must be returned to the Summer Discovery Office to ensure enrollment.

International Students may postpone forwarding the $95 Application Fee and instead remit $1295 ($95 Application Fee, $200 International Registration and Health Insurance Fee, and $1000 Program Deposit) upon acceptance to the program.

After April 1, all fees and tution will be due upon enrollment into a Summer Discovery program.

Do I need to obtain a VISA?

Students and their families are responsible for obtaining any required Visas. Due to the brief period of the program, international students should obtain a short stay TOURIST visa, (not a STUDENT visa), from the American Embassy or Consulate in their home country.