The program is an intensive 6 day and 6 night program. The program begins Sunday evening, and the majority of the curriculum activities are held during the 5 weekdays between your arrival and departure dates.

The field study tuition fee is $7,800, which includes tuition, ground transportation in Vienna, hotel accommodation, daily breakfast and lunch, as well as 3 group dinners.

We offer three payment methods: credit cards, checks, and ACH transfers. Please note credit card payments will include a 3% surcharge at the time of payment. A $1,000 deposit is required to hold a spot in the program, with the remaining balance due no later than 30 days prior to the field study.

Each year, GPLA endeavors to raise scholarship funds for participants who need financial support to attend the program. We do not guarantee funding will be available and encourage those interested in attending to seek support from other sources if available.

The scholarship application process engages a holistic review process for equitable selection. The application includes a questionnaire, short answer statements, and an essay that help to identify how this experiential education aligns with your work on housing in California. We prioritize funding for individuals actively working in housing and related fields, with a particular focus on those working within disadvantaged communities and those with lived experience.

Interested participants can review the different cohort dates, associated deadlines, and access the registration form all in one place. Click here to learn more.

There are no prerequisites to participate in the field study beyond being an individual who can utilize the knowledge acquired during the program to inform their work once they return home.

The curriculum is geared towards housing professionals and policymakers in housing and housing-related sectors.

The purpose of the field study is to support practitioners interested in learning about the world’s best practices in social housing. It is especially relevant to those interested in creating permanently affordable mixed-income housing communities aligned with transit, open space, and other community-serving amenities.

Yes, once we receive a deposit, you will receive an invitation to an online orientation class. In this session, you will learn about the program’s educational goals, review the itinerary, gain foundational knowledge about Vienna’s social housing model, and be provided with packing and travel recommendations.

In addition, you will receive a comprehensive briefing book that will provide you with in-depth information about the field study and the Vienna Social Housing Model. This will help you become well acquainted with the discussion subjects and planned site visits before the field study.

Each delegation/cohort is comprised of up to 45 delegates.

Our cancellation and refund policy are available upon request. Please contact our enrollment team for detailed information.