Passports are required for all individuals traveling outside of the United States. If you have never had a passport, you can acquire one at official passport processing post offices. Certain post offices also take the needed photos. There is a $97 fee for all applicants, 16 years old and above.
If you have an out of date passport, or one that will be out of date by the time of your return to the United States, you may file for a renewal. In order to renew a passport by mail, the old passport must not be damaged, have been received within the past 15 years, you must have been at least 16 years of age when it was issued, and still have the same name as in the passport or be able to legally document your name change. To renew by mail, you need to complete the form DS-22, available here. Renewing a passport costs $75.
After applying, passports generally require 4-6 weeks to receive. Passports can be expedited for an additional fee of $60, and the passport should be received within 3 weeks. First time passports must be applied for in person, and no appointment is necessary. The following local post offices file first time passport applications during the given hours:
Post Office –Seaside
1093 Broadway Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
Passport Processing Hours: Monday – Friday 10am to 2pm
Post Office – Marina
3100 DE Forest Rd.
Marina, CA 93933
Passport Processing Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30am to 3pm
Post Office – Monterey
565 Hartnell St.
Monterey, CA 93940
Passport Processing Hours: Monday – Friday 10am to 2pm
Information on renewing passports can be found here.
Insurance:
Medical Insurance is required for all students studying abroad for either a semester or a year. Some programs provide insurance but for those that don’t, the following study abroad plans are available. Check the benefits of each to see what works best for you.
Somerton Student Insurance
For US Citizen/Resident Alien
Maximum Medical Benefit: $250,000
Deductible per Covered Accident or Sickness: $100
Cost Per Month or Any Part Thereof
Student (Any Age): $36 - $43
Cost Per Year
Student (Any Age): $432 - $516
More information available at: www.somerton-ins.com
Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company
For CSU Monterey Bay International Students
Lifetime Maximum per condition benefit: $250,000
School Plan year deductible for all providers: $150
Cost Per Year (8/15/’08 – 8/15/’09)
Student: $861
Cost Per Semester
Student: $365 - $336
More information available at: www.CSUhealthlink.com
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