FINDING YOUR SCHEDULE AND APPLICATION WHEN YOU'VE CHOSEN A DIPLOMA PROGRAM IS EASY

Dates and Deadlines
There are no application deadlines. You will find the start dates for our On Campus Programs on the calendar. You can begin most Distance Education programs immediately after you enroll and receive your materials. You may choose Lab classes from our On Campus calendar, and apply with the On Campus application. Class sizes are limited, and classes fill early. We encourage you to apply at least 6 months prior to your preferred start date.

Application and Payment Options

Apply by Fax
Send the appropriate application by fax to GIA Florence at +39 055 26.55.522. Be sure to provide your credit card payment information or a photocopy of your bank wire transfer order.

Apply by Mail
Mail the appropriate application to GIA Florence. Include credit card payment information or enclose a photocopy of your bank wire transfer order.

Pay by Credit Card
You may charge tuition and fees to your VISA, MasterCard, or American Express card.

Pay by Wire Transfer
Find our banking details inside the Payment Box of the application. Wire fees to be paid by the applicant.

Distance Education Enrollments Outside of Italy

Add €30,00 for each shipment of course material. e.g. If you enroll in the Essentials courses individually, you will be charged €30,00 for each shipment for a total of €90,00.  If you enroll in the AJP Diploma Program, you will be charged €30,00 for the entire shipment.

Confirmation of Applications to On Campus and Lab Studies

If you do not receive your confirmation letter within two weeks after you have sent your application, please contact GIA Florence at +39 055 21.59.64, or e-mail info@giaflorence.com

Documents for obtaining your Student Visa will be mailed to you when GIA Florence has received all papers and payments needed to complete your file and reserve your space in class. Any student who will be applying for a Student Visa must remit the confirmation deposit of € 2.000,00 with their application fee for a total of € 2.100,00. We strongly recommend that you allow at least 60 days for your visa application to be processed.

International students please note that all of our students are subject to the Valued Added Tax of 20%. For example, the GG Program tuition is 11.000,00 + VAT of 20% = 2.200,00 for a total of Euro 13.200,00. The Italian Government has ruled that since our courses and programs are services consumed in Italy, all students must pay the VAT.

Student charges are valid for classes with start dates from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. All student charges are subject to change.

Is there financial aid available to help with the costs?

Students attending the Gemological Institute of America – GIA Florence, are eligible to apply for the International Student Loan Program (ISLP) and the CanHELP loan program for Canadians.
For more information and to apply, please visit www.iefc.com or email contact@iefc.com.
When contacting the IEFC please quote our school code 022319-99.