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Whats Included in Our Program Fee |
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At IFSA-Butler, we believe our program fees offer more comprehensive student support services 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
- 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
- Finances assistance and transfers
- 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 and Excursions (including transportation, accommodation, activities, student handbook and welcome materials, and most meals)
- Intensive language program for Spanish-speaking programs
- Transportation to host university accommodation following orientation
- New student orientation at host university
- Newsletter updates throughout the semester
- IFSA-Butler welcome meal
Excursions and activities
- Mid-semester weekend excursions and adventure trips
- Cultural activities and social events
- Day trips and sightseeing tours
Health services and emergency assistance
Finances
- Numerous IFSA-Butler Scholarships available
- Monthly payment plan available
- Ability to pay by credit card
- Support for U.S. university direct billing arrangements
Unless otherwise stated, fees for English-speaking programs do not include meals. The program fees for Spanish-speaking countries include at least one meal per day. 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. |