What’s Included
What’s included in your IFSA study abroad program
Set aside the stress of hidden costs and focus on your experience abroad with high-quality programs that include more.
Housing
- Guaranteed; vetted for safety and quality
- Mix of residence halls, apartments, and homestays
- Homestay options throughout Latin America, in Sri Lanka, and in other locations include most meals and weekly laundry
- Wi-Fi/internet (except at homestays in Cuba)
Academics + experiential learning
- Education fees
- Academic support sessions and workshops
- Essential language training
- Academic tutoring for all Latin America programs
- Internship placement*
- Directed research placement*
- Volunteering placement*
- Official transcript converted to U.S. academic system (a $450 value)
Health and safety
- Health insurance
- Dedicated, full-time Health, Safety and Wellness team
- Regional managers with local expertise
- On-site staff trained for emergency response and wellness support
- 24/7 crisis support
- Trip disruption and cancellation coverage
- Alert Media, a two-way emergency communications app
Cultural excursions + activities
- Curated one-, two-, or three-day excursions lead to insights tourists miss; accommodations, transportation, and tips included (In many cases, meals are also included.)
- Curated meals, cooking events, theater performances, museum tours, language meetups, and more
Predeparture support
- No application fee
- Personal program and academic advising
- Class matching services
- Visa and passport guidance
- Predeparture orientation
On-site support
- Re-entry workshop
- Airport pick-up (most locations)
- On-site team
- Orientation
- Optional one-on-one meetings to support academic, personal, and professional goals
More benefits that add value
- Scholarships and grants
- Financial aid transfers
- Payment plans
- Deposit required only after program acceptance
*For programs that offer internships, volunteering, or directed research, we do all we can to help students make these experiences happen, though we cannot guarantee them.