For Families: Share the Experience
IFSA-Butler Welcome Packet Materials PDF Print E-mail

Below are links to some of our predeparture publications for students and parents. You may also request a paper version by contacting our office at 800-858-0229.

Schedule of Mailings

IFSA-Butler sends a series of welcome materials, newsletters and other resources before departure. Click on your type of program below to see our Schedule of Mailings.

English-speaking programs
Latin America programs

Insurance brochure

Each IFSA-Butler program includes a medical insurance plan for students. Our downloadable brochure includes more information about coverage, claims and exclusions. Click here to link to more information about the insurance policy.

Money Matters

Money Matters covers the financial aspects of study abroad, from scholarships to financial aid to our contractual agreements with universities throughout the U.S. Money Matters also details our payment and billing policies. Download Money Matters

Budget Planners

Plan a realistic budget of your travel, living, entertainment and personal expenses with our budget planners. We have different budget planners per country, as well as separate planners for our summer programs.

Semester/Year Programs 

Summer Programs
Our summer program budget planners are updated each January. 

    Understanding Australian Housing

    For Australia applicants only, this PDF explains the various options and additional costs associated with housing in Australia. Download the PDF.

    Scholarships

    Visit our Scholarships page for more information on IFSA-Butler scholarships and other sources of funding.

    Visa Information

    Most of our countries require students to obtain for a visa before arrival. We have included links to PDF visa information for some of our countries below. For all other countries, our program advisors email students about visa procedures after acceptance.
     
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