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Why Us
Multiple Locations
Educate ME College Tours are an immersive educational journey, aiming to visit 5-6 Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Ivy League Schools over the span of 3 days, providing students with a comprehensive view of multiple campuses in a single tour.
Affordable Prices
Educate ME College Tours offers parents a cost-effective solution to college visits, allowing their students to explore multiple schools in one trip with the added convenience of flexible payment plans tailored to meet diverse financial needs.
Easy to Book
Educate ME College Tours simplifies the registration process for parents, making it easy to enroll their students for a variety of tour dates throughout the academic year.
More than a tour
Educate ME College Tours offer more than just campus visits; we enrich the experience by attending local campus events, conducting leadership workshops, and immersing students in the culture of the cities that house these universities, providing a comprehensive understanding of the college life.
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How much spending money should my child bring?We suggest students bring no more than $150 - $200. Our college tours include all meals, college visits, hotel accommodations, travel, and entry into events. Students are allowed to purchase items from campus bookstores (e.g., snacks, trinkets, and school paraphernalia).
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Refund and Disqualification PolicyRefund Policy The $100 Security Deposit is non-refundable, non-extendable, non-shareable, and non-transferable. If cancellation occurs prior to 60 days from departure, the payee may receive a refund of the amount paid minus the security deposit. Any payments made after February 13, 2024, are non-refundable, non-extendable, non-shareable, and non-transferable to other persons. Disqualification Policy Should a student be under suspension or expelled from school, they will be ineligible to attend the tour. Educate ME holds no liability for students disqualified from the HBCU College Tour due to school rules and regulations. Parents may be eligible for a refund according to the Educate ME HBCU College Tour Refund Policy.
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Does the total amount need to be paid in one installment?No, we have a payment schedule to make it easier for parents to pay for our tours.
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I do not own a bank card. Can I write a check, pay with a money order, or pay cash?Unfortunately, all payments need to be made via our website through the electronic invoice system.
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How much does the college tour cost?The cost of our college tours varies based on the departure dates and length of the tour. We aim to provide a valuable and enriching experience for all our participants, and pricing is designed to reflect that. For specific pricing information tailored to your preferences and schedule, please check out our tours.
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What if I miss a payment due date? Will my child be prohibited from participating in the Tour?No, an initial deposit secures your student spot, but the full balance of the tour will need to be paid in full 45 days prior to departure.
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How will the students be traveling?Students are transported on a 55-56 passenger motor coach charter bus.
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Are students allowed to make roommate requests?Yes, once you register you are allowed to submit your roommate request. We can not guarantee that every room request will be fulfilled.
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Can my child wear anything outside of the provided college tour t-shirts?Students will receive a college tour t-shirt to wear for each day of the tour. Students are allowed to change into personal shirts/tops once directed by chaperones, which is usually for dinner and special events.
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What should I pack for the college tour?Check out our packing list here.
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Does the package include daily meals for my child?Yes, the hotel provides breakfast, we eat lunch in the university cafeteria, and we provide a dinner stipend. If we depart the hotel prior to breakfast being served, we will eat breakfast from a local restaurant. Dinner locations are determined by proximity to local eateries and are subject to change based on scheduling.
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How many students per hotel room?We accommodate 3-4 students per room.
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My child has special needs/conditions; can they still be a part of the Tour?Yes, please fill out medical information in the space provided on the application.
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Are middle schoolers allowed to go on the trip?Our tours are open to middle school students, but it is up to the discretion of Educate ME, the School Partner, and the parent of the middle schooler.
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What is a cultural attraction?A cultural attraction can range from a professional sporting event to a collegiate game, museum, or city event.
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Will there be wifi and power outlets on the bus?Yes, subject to change, but is generally the standard.
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Can I, as a parent, attend the tour with my child as a chaperone?Yes, but the cost of the trip will be slightly more due to rooming assignments. Also, if a parent attends with their student, the parent and student are not allowed to room with another student.
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Who are the chaperones? Will we meet them before the tour?Our chaperones are mostly current educators or youth group coordinators. We host a few community parent meetings to allow parents and guardians to meet all college tour chaperones.
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Will parents be given the contact information for each chaperone?Yes, we provide contact information for each chaperone on our tours from personal cell phone number and email address.
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What is the student to chaperone ratio?We have a minimum of a 10:1 chaperone to student ratio on our tours.
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