Disney Theme Parks and Resorts College Program: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California
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Will participants lose their financial aid if they participate in the program?
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 consult with their faculty advisor and Career Services at their school, as well as Financial Aid and the 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.

What is the difference between recognition and credits?
Recognition means participants are not receiving credit from their school or institution; however, the school will allow them to attend without taking them off its enrollment list. Credit means the school has agreed to award school credit for the participant's internship.

How can I formalize a credit acceptance plan for my school?
Colleges and universities nation-wide nationwide have a credit acceptance plan for the ACE-recommended courses, and we hope you will accept the ACE credit recommendations as well.

Please review the Credit Benchmarking Report to learn about credit opportunities offered today at colleges and universities like yours.

Our Credit Contact Information Survey outlines how your school may award credit to your students for their participation in the Disney College Program.

The university isn't able to award credit. Will participants still have to take the educational component of the program?
Participants are required to take the educational component of the program. We encourage participants to review the Individualized Learning Plan with a faculty member to ensure the best course selection.

Do participants have to pay for the Disney Educational Component of the program?
There are no tuition fees for the Disney College Program Education Course. However, participants will be responsible for purchasing textbooks and course materials for the ACE Accredited Courses. Please see the course syllabus 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.

How do participants register for the Disney College Program Education Course?
Participants will register for courses when they arrive as part of the sign-in process.

Who makes up the Disney College Program Team?
The Disney College Program is supported by the following teams:

  • Disney College Program Recruiting:
    The Disney College Recruiting Team is responsible for the recruiting efforts across the United States. The team is committed to establishing and maintaining relationships with our educational partners, Campus Representatives, Disney College Program Alumni and new Disney College Program participants. They hold Disney College Program presentations and participate in campus events, board meetings and regional conferences.
  • Disney College Program Marketing:
    The Disney College Program Marketing Team is responsible for all marketing and communications for the Disney College Program. The team develops Disney College Program collateral and assists with the communication to students as well as current and prospective educational partners.
  • College TechSupport:
    The Disney College Program TechSupport Team is responsible for assisting students with all technical website Web site issues.
  • Education Programs Team:
    The Disney Education Programs Team is responsible for developing content for and instructing the classes in which students participate during their Program experience. They also work with schools to establish credit opportunities and maintain relationships.
  • Disneyland® Resort Operations:
    The Disneyland Operations team is responsible for providing support to your students as they work at our Resort. The operators provide leadership, on-the-job training, development and networking opportunities.

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