At IFSA-Butler, we believe our program fees offer more comprehensive student support than any other study abroad organization. In addition to a great academic and cultural experience abroad, our fees include the following:

Academics

• Tuition
• Full academic advising and course selection/approval assistance
• Butler University transcript for easy credit transfer
• Academic records maintenance
• Grade and credit query assistance

Housing

• Guaranteed pre-arranged housing on and off campus
• Fully furnished accommodation
• Variety of housing and meal plan options offered
• Host family stays in Spanish-speaking countries
• All Latin America programs include at least one meal per day included in the program fee
• Up to three meals per day are included in the housing fee for select Australia programs
• Independent housing option available in some locations

Predeparture support services

• Personalized advising with your IFSA-Butler program advisor
• Welcome packet, Preparing to Study Abroad guide, Money Matters guide, and newsletter updates
• Parental support including Preparing to Study Abroad guide and Money Matters guide
  
• Assistance in accommodating students with disabilities
• Travel and student visa assistance
• Group flight arrangements to most destinations

On-site services

• Airport pickup for group flights
• Full-time Offices Abroad for assistance and support
• 4- to 10-day student orientation (including transportation, accommodation, activities, student handbook and welcome materials, and most meals). Summer programs have a 1- to 2-day orientation.
• Transportation to accommodation upon arrival in host city
• Intensive language classes for Latin America and Middle East programs
• New student orientation at host university
• Newsletter updates throughout the semester (semester/year programs programs)
• IFSA-Butler welcome meal

Excursions and activities (semester/year programs)

• Mid-semester weekend excursions and adventure trips
• Cultural activities and social events
• Day trips and sightseeing tours

Health services and emergency assistance

• Full medical insurance plan for all students
• 24-hour health and safety abroad, emergency assistance and support from on-site IFSA-Butler staff
• Access to local medical facilities

Finances

• Numerous IFSA-Butler Scholarships available
• Monthly payment plan available
• Ability to pay by credit card
• Financial aid transfers
• U.S. university direct billing arrangements

Some U.S. colleges and universities ("direct bill institutions") pay IFSA-Butler fees on behalf of their students. Students attending these direct bill institutions pay the IFSA-Butler program fee directly to their home college or university. Students from direct-bill colleges and universities may pay a different fee, but they receive the same outstanding services from IFSA-Butler.