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What's Included in Our Argentina Program Fees |
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
- Tutors to help with Spanish language skills and coursework
Housing
- Guaranteed pre-arranged housing with a host family in Argentina
- IFSA-Butler houses only one student per host family
- Two meals per day (one meal on Saturdays) in Buenos Aires
- Three meals per day in Mendoza
Predeparture support services
- Personalized advising with a Spanish-speaking IFSA-Butler program advisor
- Welcome packet, Preparing to Study Abroad Argentina, Money Matters guide, and newsletter updates
- Parental support including Preparing to Study Abroad Argentina and Money Matters guide
- Assistance in accommodating students with disabilities
- Travel and Argentine student visa assistance
- Group flight arrangements to Argentina for most programs
On-site services
- Airport pickup for group flights
- Full-time offices in Buenos Aires and Mendoza for assistance and support
- Two- or three-week student orientation (including transportation, accommodation, activities, student handbook and welcome materials, and most meals). Summer programs have a two-day orientation
- Intensive Spanish language program
- Newsletter updates throughout the semester (semester/year programs programs)
Excursions and activities (semester/year programs)
- Mid-semester weekend excursions and adventure trips
- Cultural activities and social events that showcase the cultural delights of Argentina
- 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
- 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. |
Argentina Overview 
