In many cases yes, but not always. Many schools have existing procedures in place for students to earn credit while participating in our program, but some do not.

Check with either your recruiter or the main faculty/staff contact at your school to find out if there are established credit agreements in place.

Speak to your program advisor.
Students usually earn college credit in one of three ways:

• All of the seven Disney Courses we offer have been recommended for three credits each by the American Council on Education (ACE). This recommendation gives your school the ability to accept these courses for course equivalents at your school-however, please note that not all schools accept our courses in this manner.
  
  
• Many departments within a college or university have internship courses that allow you to earn credit for internship experiences. Although they often require you to be a junior or senior, our program may meet the requirements for your major's internship course.
  
  
• Many schools offer online coursework, independent study or distance-learning options. You can utilize the computer labs in the student apartment complexes or the Disney Learning Centers located across Walt Disney World property to complete school-related work.

There are schools that are willing to give any College Program participants 12 credits while participating in our program, including the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, Central Michigan University, Tulane University, Purdue University, Onondaga Community College, and Montclair State University.

Check with your recruiter for contact information and to see if there are any other schools that are able to offer credit to students. In some cases, the credits you earn from the other school may transfer into your own school.

Check with your school's registrar to learn about transfer equivalents.

Check with your insurance provider for exact requirements.

Disney does not offer insurance benefits to any seasonal Cast Members, including College Program participants.

However, there are many companies that offer affordable health insurance options for students.

It is up to each student's school to determine how financial aid is handled if a student chooses to participate in the program. Students should visit their faculty advisor and consult with the Career Services, Financial Aid and Admissions departments to gain information about the available options.

External learning and earning programs can be referred to as an internship, externship or co-op program, according to the practices of the individual schools. For more information, students can access the U.S. Department of Education Web site at http://studentaid.ed.gov.

Participants are not required to take the Disney College Program Education Courses while on the program. A participant's school may require them to take a course, which is why it is critical for you to talk with your academic advisor first. Participants are welcome to sign up for a class even if they are not receiving credit.

There are no tuition fees for the Disney College Program Education Courses. However, participants will be responsible for purchasing textbooks and course materials. Please see the course syllabi for the required titles.

If your school is awarding credit for these courses, your school may charge you for the credits. For more information, please review the "Education" information.

Textbooks are not available for purchase from Walt Disney World Co. as the bookseller. Please see the course syllabi for the required titles, including ISBN numbers to help you in your search. We recommend exploring your local college bookstore or search by ISBN number at any online vendor. Another option would be to check the book publisher's online Web site.

We strongly recommend bringing a computer if you are taking any Disney College Program Education Courses or distance-learning courses. All apartments have high-speed Internet access. Computer labs also are available at the housing complexes and Disney Learning Center locations across Walt Disney World® property. Many students find, however, that bringing a computer makes taking a course more convenient.

Participants will register for courses when they arrive in Orlando as part of the check-in process.