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Scotland Essential Info

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WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT US

    ORIENTATION AND EXCURSIONS

      What's Included in Our Scotland 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
      Housing
      • Guaranteed pre-arranged housing on and off campus
      • Fully furnished accommodation
      • Variety of housing and meal plan options offered
      • Independent housing option available
      Predeparture support services
      • Personalized advising with your IFSA-Butler Scotland program advisor
      • Welcome packet, Preparing to Study Abroad Scotland, Money Matters guide, and newsletter updates
      • Parental support including Preparing to Study Abroad Scotland and Money Matters guide
      • Assistance in accommodating students with disabilities
      • Travel and entry clearance/student visa assistance
      • Group flight arrangements
      On-site services
      • Airport pickup for group flights
      • Full-time offices in Edinburgh for assistance and support
      • 4-day student orientation in Edinburgh (including transportation, accommodation, activities, student handbook and welcome materials, and most meals). Summer programs have a 1- to 2-day orientation.
      • Transportation to host university accommodation following orientation
      • 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 Finances
      • Numerous IFSA-Butler Scholarships available
      • Monthly payment plan available
      • Ability to pay by credit card
      • Financial aid transfers
      • Support for U.S. university direct billing arrangement

      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.
       
      Institute for Study Abroad, Alliance For Global Education and MORE CULTURE. LESS SHOCK. are registered marks of the Institute for Study Abroad, Inc.