Cost

There are three parts to expenses for field camp: 1) tuition and fees charged by the University, 2) a field camp fee, and 3) miscellaneous expenses, for meals and entertainment not covered in item 2.

Tuition and Fees: Last year's cost was about $1450. You will be billed for this by the University and your check should be sent in as instructed. Do Not Deposit Your Tuition Check In The Field Camp Account.  Please note that this cost has probably increased some this year.  ISU tuition is tied directly to matriculation year, so some of you will be paying more for tuition than others.

Field Camp Fee: Tentatively $1500, based on 15 students. This fee is to be paid at the Student Accounts Office and deposited into the “GEOLOGY FIELD CAMP ACCOUNT, 10709-01-440000620-595000.”  You will not be billed for this fee; you must deposit it voluntarily. Checks should be made payable to Illinois State University. You will receive two receipts for each deposit; turn in the pink copy to Dr. Malone. For those of you off campus, if you send me your check, I will deposit it for you and mail you a receipt. This fee covers expenses for University transportation, dorm rooms, meal tickets, supplies, motels and other items as needed.  If you prefer, you can send the check to me, and I will deposit it for you.

Misc. Expenses:  There will be about five days where meals are not part of your fee. You will probably want some money for film, entertainment, etc.  This amount has varied from $100-$1000.

Financial Aid:  You may be eligible for student loans.  Please let me know if you will be applying, and I will notify the financial aid office.