CDS Services and Fees

CDS staff provides personalized support to participants from the time of application, throughout the program in Germany, and after returning home.

CDS provides

• Assistance during the application process including help drafting a Lebenslauf (German resume)
• Pre-departure orientation at University of Michigan in April
• Financial assistance through the CDS International Scholarship Fund (must apply separately)
• Health and accident insurance (optional)
• Work Authorization services
• Cultural immersion/orientation seminar upon arrival in Germany
• Enrollment in language course (optional)
• Internship placement in your target field with a German host company
• Housing assistance
• Support throughout the program in Germany and the U.S.
• Re-entry information about marketing your work experience abroad in the U.S.

CDS is proud to say that our fees for internship placements are among the lowest in our field and we are dedicated to remaining an affordable option for young adults to go abroad. The program fee of $500, which includes a $100 non-refundable administration fee, is due with your application. This program fee must be received by Ms. Wunderwald-Jensen for us to process your application. Please note that if you are interested in the Dual Internship Option, the program fee is $750, which includes a $100 non-refundable administration fee. After acceptance into the program, the program fee is non-refundable. However, should CDS not be able to locate an internship position for you, you will be refunded $400 ($650 for those students interested in the Dual Internship Option). We cannot consider applications until the application fee has been received. For further details regarding our refund policy, please see Frequently Asked Questions.

Learn more

» CDS International Scholarship Fund
» Health Insurance
» Language Courses (Information coming soon; ask your CDS contact for details!)