Billing, Payments, and Refunds
Payment Information
Make a Payment
You can make a payment online via the IFSA Student Portal or send a check through the mail.
Pay through the IFSA Student Portal
- Enter the amount you wish to pay in the box under Make Payment
- Click the Pay Now button
- This will take you to our provider site
- Follow the instructions on the provider site
- You will be able to choose a payment method of either credit card or electronic check
- There is a 2.75% fee for the use of a credit card
- There is a $.50 fee for payment made by electronic check
Pay by Check
Send a check payable to:
Institute for Study Abroad
P.O. Box 772788
Detroit, MI 48277-2788
- This address is to be used for payments only
- Please do not use FedEx or UPS as they will not deliver to a P.O. box
- Include the student’s name on the check
Pay by ACH or Wire Transfer
Please contact our IFSA Finance Team for instructions.
Pay by Payment Plan
Payment plans are available for semester or year-long programs through our partner, Transact. The number of payments depends on when you enroll in the plan (see chart below). Detailed instructions on how to sign up for a payment plan will be sent with initial billing notice. If you have any questions, please contact accounting@ifsa-butler.org.
| Fall Programs Region/Country | 5-payment plan | 4-payment plan | 3-payment plan |
| Asia: China, Sri Lanka | July 15 | Aug. 15 | Sept. 15 |
| Europe: Czech Republic, England, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Wales | July 15 | Aug. 15 | Sept. 15 |
| Latin America & Caribbean: Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Peru | June 15 | July 15 | Aug. 15 |
| Pacific: Australia, New Zealand | June 15 | July 15 | Aug. 15 |
| Academic Year Programs Region/Country | 10-payment plan | 9-payment plan | 8-payment plan |
| Asia: China, Sri Lanka | July 15 | Aug. 15 | Sept. 15 |
| Europe: Czech Republic, England, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Wales | July 15 | Aug. 15 | Sept. 15 |
| Latin America & Caribbean: Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Peru | July 15 | Aug. 15 | Sept. 15 |
| Pacific: Australia, New Zealand | July 15 | Aug. 15 | Sept. 15 |
| Spring Programs Region/Country | 5-payment plan | 4-payment plan | 3-payment plan |
| Asia: China, Sri Lanka | Nov. 15 | Dec. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Europe: Czech Republic, England, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Wales | Nov. 15 | Dec. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Latin America & Caribbean: Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Peru | Dec. 15 | Jan. 15 | Feb. 15 |
| Pacific: Australia, New Zealand | Dec. 15 | Jan. 15 | Feb. 15 |
Payment Due Dates
Use the chart below to determine your payment due date based on the location and term of your program.
| Region/Country | Fall & Year | Winter | Spring | Summer |
| Asia: China, Sri Lanka | July 15 | Nov. 15 | Nov. 15 | May 1 |
| Europe: Czech Republic, England, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Wales | July 15 | Nov. 15 | Nov. 15 | May 1 |
| Latin America & Caribbean: Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Peru | June 15 | Nov. 15 | Dec. 15 | May 1 |
| Pacific: Australia, New Zealand | June 15 | Nov. 15 | Dec. 15 | May 1 |
IFSA Withdrawal Policy
It’s unfortunate, but sometimes students can’t participate as planned. Our withdrawal policy outlines what to expect in the event you need to withdraw from your IFSA program.
- Deposit: The $500 fee paid within 10 days of acceptance to confirm your place in our program is applied to the total program fee. It is not refundable.
- Withdrawal after program fee due date: Non-recoverable expenses plus a $1,500 fee will be charged; any remaining credit will be refunded.
- Withdrawal after arrival at program site: Non-recoverable expenses plus a $2,000 fee will be charged; any remaining credit will be refunded.
Please visit your program page and click on the Dates and Fees tab to view program fees and when they are due.
Questions
For payment or refund questions or assistance, please contact our IFSA Finance Team.