How to Apply

Have your eyes set on a specific trip? Or maybe there are a few that interest you. Our application processes make it easy to get started on your ND Global Education journey. 

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Cultural/Language Immersion Trips

Please note that financial aid may not be available for some trips, as each trip has a different selection process. Contact the trip organizer for more information. Considerations for trips include: student grade level, application and feedback from the student's counselor. Certain trips have additional selection priorities. For example, the Japan exchange trip prioritizes students who are able to host a Japanese exchange student in their home when the Seishin students visit.

For more information, please contact the trip organizer:

• Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand: contact John Bracco at jbracco@ndsj.org
• Costa Rica: contact Bev Heigre at bheigre@ndsj.org
• Japan: contact Amy Huang at ahuang@ndsj.org

Financial Aid

Costs are designed to cover the full experience - transportation, housing, meals, trip guides and other program expenses. Costs are reflective of “simple living” and cover basic needs. We strive to live simply so we are in solidarity with the communities that we visit. Please see the Global Education webpage for details.

For those requiring financial assistance, Global Education offers alternative payment arrangements and/or partial financial aid awards, based on the trip and need. The financial aid request is included in the interest form. Justice/Leadership immersion trip (Urban Plunge, Interfaith and ND Schools Leadership) placements are made irrespective of need or financial aid requests. Decisions are made by two separate committees.

Student Commitment Expectations

Students are expected to approach the full process and experience with open hearts, minds and hands, including simple living, reflection and prayer. Each student must be in good standing and up-to-date with all academic, service and discipline obligations. Attendance at all pre-trip meetings and completion of paperwork by the deadlines are mandatory. In addition, all immersion students are required to participate in the Solidarity Dinner, post-trip advocacy and witness activities. 

Parent Expectations

Parents are expected to support their student with prayer and encouragement and must be willing to make the financial commitment and/or request supplemental financial aid for the trip. Parents must complete paperwork by the set deadlines and are encouraged to support and attend the Solidarity Dinner.