Payment Information
Here is information about fees, payment plans
benefits and more. Experience Ghana with
Sankofa Music Immersion
Payments are accepted through wire transfers, Paypal
or direct deposit into Sankofa Music Immersion’s U.S. bank account.
What is covered by the program fee?
$2,750 11-day program fee includes:
- accommodations for all 14 days
- all meals and bottled water for 1 week at the Ahima Cultural Institute, plus breakfast all other days
- complimentary use of personal international mobile phone
- all major in-country transport
- 25 hours of instruction
- select cultural events
Not included
- airfare: $1,500-$2,200* (estimated)
- meals and bottled water when not at the Ahima Cultural Institute: $150 (estimated)
- additional private instruction (optional): $100 ($10/hour)
- mobile phone call credit: $15 (estimated)
- vaccinations/immunizations: depends on insurance
- international travel health insurance: $30-$45
- tourist visa fee: $60
- transcripting fee: $175 (if taking the course for credit)
How does payment work?
The $750 non-refundable program deposit is due no more than 14 days after the participant’s date of acceptance. The remaining balance is due no more than 60 days after the participant’s date of acceptance.
Participant’s right to a refund, which does not include the non-refundable trip deposit, will adhere to the following schedule:
- 100% refund of the remaining balance – if participant withdraws more than 120 days before program start date;
- 50% refund of the remaining balance – if participant withdraws more than 90 days before program start date;
- 25% refund of the remaining balance – if participant withdraws from the trip more than 60 days before program start date; and
- No refund of the remaining balance – if participant withdraws from the trip 60 days or less than 60 days before program start date.
- The $750 program deposit is non-refundable
What forms of payment are accepted?
We accept the following forms of payment: paypal, credit card, wire transfer or direct deposit into Sankofa Music Immersion’s U.S. bank account. There is a 2.5% transaction fee when paying the remaining balance by credit card (3% for American Express).
As a courtesy, this charge is waived on the initial $750 non-refundable deposit.
Are there scholarships available?
At this time, SankofaMusicImmersion offers scholarships for the Study in Ghana program. SankofaMusicImmersion does offer customized tuition payment plans.
Applicants in need of financial assistance are encouraged to seek outside funding sources.
Are there payment plans available?
Sankofamusicimmersion offers customized monthly payment plans. For more information, contact us.
Summer Study in Ghana: Cost
$2,750 course fee includes:
- lodging for all 14 nights
- all meals and bottled water for 1 week at the Ahima Cultural Institute, plus breakfast all other days
- 25 hours of instruction
- all major in-country transport
- select cultural events
Additional benefits:
- Pre-departure advising and airport pickup/drop-off
- Full-time program leadership and support
- Complimentary use of personal international mobile phone
Not included:
- Airfare: $1,500-$2,200* (estimated)
- Meals and bottled water when not at the University of Ghana, Legon: $125 (estimated)
- Additional private instruction (optional): $100 ($10/hour)
- Mobile phone call credit: depends on your carrier
- Vaccinations/immunizations: depends on insurance
- International travel health insurance: $30-$45
- Visa fee: $60
- Transcripting fee: $175 (if taking course for credit)
*Based on past prices. Airfare to Ghana can fluctuate dramatically.