Budget & Average Costs
The table below provides estimated costs for students to consider during the internship semester. Students should be advised that these are approximate and that costs may vary depending on the individual intern’s experiences.
Tuition is calculated on the number of hours in which a student is enrolled. Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor to discuss enrolled credits during the internship semester.
Students are encouraged to visit with Texas A&M’s Money Education Center for assistance with budgeting for their internship semester.
| Budget Item | Washington, D.C. | Austin, Texas | Rome, Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $75 co-op fee plus tuition, if applicable Tuition Calculator | $75 co-op fee plus tuition, if applicable Tuition Calculator | $75 co-op fee plus tuition, if applicable Tuition Calculator |
| Housing & Utilities | $350 deposit; however, housing & basic utilities are covered. | $900 monthly | $800 monthly |
| Flight | $400-600 round trip | n/a | $900-1600 round trip |
| Groceries | $60 weekly | $60 weekly | $60 weekly |
| Local Transportation | $120 monthly | $50 monthly | $50 monthly |
| Recreation | $50 weekly | $50 weekly | $50 weekly |
| Required Insurance | $225 monthly | $225 monthly | CISI rates |
| Passport | n/a | n/a | $110 |
| Visa | n/a | n/a | $100 |
Academics
Stay on track for graduation! Prospective ANRP interns are highly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to discuss how participation in ANRP could impact the student’s degree plan prior to submitting an ANRP application. Please talk to your academic advisor about receiving course credit while interning with the ANRP Internship Program.
All ANRP interns are required to enroll in the program’s AGLS 492 course during the internship semester and complete the course assignments via Canvas. AGLS 492 is a university-approved co-op that allows for variable credit (0-2 hours). Students should work with their academic departments to determine how many hours for AGLS 492 are the most appropriate for their individual degree plans. Students participating in the Rome, Italy program are required to enroll in AGLS 492 for at least one (1) credit hour in order to receive the ANRP international housing scholarship.
Undergraduates participating in either the Washington, D.C. or Austin, Texas program after graduation may enroll in AGLS 492 for zero (0) hours during the internship semester.
AGLS 492 is a graded course that will affect a student’s GPR and transcript accordingly. Enrollment in the AGLS 492 course for 1-2 credit hours will automatically classify the student as full time with the Registrar’s Office. Please note that this is NOT the same as being considered full time for financial aid purposes.
In addition to the AGLS 492 coursework, some ANRP interns gain additional hours that count towards graduation by enrolling in online coursework during the internship semester. However, because ANRP interns work full-time (40+ hours per week), the ANRP Internship Program staff does not recommend enrolling in more than six (6) credit hours.
Financial Aid
Financial aid eligibility varies between students. It is ultimately the responsibility of each intern to meet with an advisor from the Aggie One Stop office to discuss how participation in the ANRP Internship Program will affect the student’s financial aid and scholarship eligibility. Please note that while ANRP interns are classified as full-time with the Registrar’s Office, it does not necessarily mean that a student is considered as full time for scholarship and financial aid purposes.
Looking for additional financial support? Check out Texas A&M’s LAUNCH website for potential fellowship/scholarship opportunities.
Intern Housing Accommodations
Housing and basic utilities are provided to ANRP interns participating in the Washington, D.C. program. These intern apartments are located in Crystal City (Arlington, Virginia). All D.C. interns are responsible for providing a housing deposit of $350.
The ANRP Internship program is not able to provide housing for interns participating in the Austin, Texas or Rome, Italy programs. As an Austin or Rome intern, the student is responsible for securing their own housing accommodations for the duration of the internship.
Training & Pre-Departure Events
Starting a new job, moving to a new city, and learning the ropes can be daunting, but the ANRP Internship Program helps its interns navigate the road to success!
Students accepted into ANRP must attend all training sessions and pre-departure events in College Station. There are typically two (2) required weeknight events in addition to an Intern Training Day. Intern Training Day occurs at the end of the semester and consists of a full day (8am-5pm) of sessions and activities with several Texas A&M administrators and special guests. ANRP also hosts an optional intern social which allows interns to network and socialize in an informal setting.
Health Insurance
All ANRP interns are required to possess valid health insurance for the duration of the internship semester. Students will be responsible for providing a current copy of their health insurance card prior to program staff prior to leaving for their internship.
Students may use their current health insurance plan or may purchase insurance through Texas A&M University’s Student Health Services. Please visit the SHS website for details and eligibility.
Students participating in the Rome program are required to purchase the Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) insurance through Texas A&M University’s Education Abroad office.
Passport & Visa Information
Students participating in the Rome program must possess a valid passport that does not expire within six months after the conclusion of the internship semester.
Additionally, Rome interns are required to obtain a visa if they will be in Italy for longer than 90 days. The ANRP Internship Program staff can provide verification documents as needed; however, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to research and execute the visa application process. Please visit the Italian consulate’s website for the most current visa information.
Interning after Graduation
Graduating seniors* are eligible to intern with ANRP during the long semester after graduation in our Washington, D.C. and Austin, Texas locations! For example, August graduates may intern the following fall semester, December graduates may intern the following spring semester, and May graduates may intern either the following summer or fall semester.
Affected students will be flagged as “U5-continuing” (post-baccalaureate undergraduate) through the registrar’s office by program staff in conjunction with the registrar’s office, which allows the student to participate in ANRP. The U5 classification does not impact the student’s graduation, therefore students may still walk and receive their diplomas!
Students participating in ANRP after graduation must still adhere to all Texas A&M University student rules, as well as all ANRP rules and expectations. This includes enrollment and full participation in the grade-bearing, university-approved co-op course: AGLS 492.
*Interning with ANRP after graduation is not an option for graduate students or those interested in the Rome, Italy program.
Consider ANRP for the Fall or Spring, rather than Summer!
Interested in the D.C. program? Interning with ANRP is valuable regardless of the time of year; however, students are strongly encouraged to think about applying for the fall or spring semester if they are considering D.C. Here are some reasons why:
- Longer internships – Interning during a long semester gives you more time to learn and to grow your professional network. Imagine what you could accomplish during a 15-week program, rather than a 10-week program!
- Sidestep the summer intern rush – D.C. becomes intern central during the summer. Often offices are hosting multiple interns, which means that work and experiences may be spread thin. Interning during the fall or spring give you a better opportunity to take on important office tasks.
- Game watching events during Aggie football season with the D.C. Aggie Club – The D.C. Aggies are the largest Aggie Club outside of Aggieland. What better way is there to grow your Aggie network than meeting former students while watching Aggie football?
- Congress is in session more often – Congress is out of session for a good chunk of the summer but convenes much more often during the fall and spring. This means that the workload for offices both on and off the Hill increases, resulting in a higher demand for interns.
It is possible to take time away from campus for an internship during the fall or spring; it just takes a bit of advanced planning. Be sure to meet with your academic advisor to discuss options!