Whats Included in Our Program Fee Print E-mail
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.