The fee for the Program is US$ 4,000. This includes:

1. Ground Transportation including transportation to and from the airport;
2. Full board Lodging;
3. Excursions;
4. All program-related activities and use of facilities;
5. Health insurance (Travel expenses to and from Lebanon are not covered).

To register for the program, you need to:

1. Download and fill the application forms. These are:
   1- Registration Form, 2- Medical Form.
2. Send a down payment of $500 along with the filled application forms to :

OR

You can send the application forms via email to connect2010@balamand.edu.lb or fax to +961-1-562110 with a note of attention to: Ms. Micheline Nseir Nehme and arrange for either an online payment or an electronic transfer for the down payment. This could be made to the University’s account at the following details:

Fransabank Jemaizet -Tripoli
Acc#: 50-20-10-0416493.84 for Euros and USD
Swift code: FSABLBB

Tuition Waiver Policy
The CONNECT program welcomes participation of group leaders. A group leader is an individual who will organize a group of five or more students to participate in the summer program. By helping bring 5 students, the tuition and the travel costs for the group leader will be underwritten by the University of Balamand. The group leaders for the CONNECT program will also receive the Friendship Shield of the University and recommendation letters.

 In addition, the Group Leader shall hold the following responsibilities:

1-     Maintain communication with CONNECT Coordinators (UOB US office and Main Campus).

2-     Facilitate logistic procedures for members of his/her group before arrival to Lebanon (Registration, Payment of fees, Visas, Travel schedules and Reservations).

3-     Represent his/her group during residency in the Program in coordination with the local group guides and the Program Coordinator.

4-     Communicate concerns, comments, and requests of the group to the Program Coordinator.

5-     Keep written record of activities involving his/her group.

6-     Make sure that all his/her group members are on schedule for Program activities.

7-     Report the groups' impressions about their experience in the Program.

8-     Lead his/her group in activities.

9-     Organize follow-up action steps upon return. This may involve public speaking at churches, mosques, and other community centers, as well as writing articles about their experience in their local press and community bulletins.