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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 plan4-payment plan3-payment plan
Asia: China, Sri LankaJuly 15Aug. 15Sept. 15
Europe: Czech Republic, England, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain, WalesJuly 15Aug. 15Sept. 15
Latin America & Caribbean: Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, PeruJune 15July 15Aug. 15
Pacific: Australia, New ZealandJune 15July 15Aug. 15
Academic Year Programs
Region/Country
10-payment plan9-payment plan8-payment plan
Asia: China, Sri LankaJuly 15Aug. 15Sept. 15
Europe: Czech Republic, England, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain, WalesJuly 15Aug. 15Sept. 15
Latin America & Caribbean: Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, PeruJuly 15Aug. 15Sept. 15
Pacific: Australia, New ZealandJuly 15Aug. 15Sept. 15
Spring Programs
Region/Country
5-payment plan4-payment plan3-payment plan
Asia: China, Sri LankaNov. 15Dec. 15Jan. 15
Europe: Czech Republic, England, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain, WalesNov. 15Dec. 15Jan. 15
Latin America & Caribbean: Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, PeruDec. 15Jan. 15Feb. 15
Pacific: Australia, New ZealandDec. 15Jan. 15Feb. 15

Payment Due Dates

Use the chart below to determine your payment due date based on the location and term of your program.

Region/CountryFall & YearWinterSpringSummer
Asia: China, Sri LankaJuly 15Nov. 15Nov. 15May 1
Europe: Czech Republic, England, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain, WalesJuly 15Nov. 15Nov. 15May 1
Latin America & Caribbean: Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, PeruJune 15Nov. 15Dec. 15May 1
Pacific: Australia, New ZealandJune 15Nov. 15Dec. 15May 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.