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 assistanceTutors to help with Spanish language skills and coursework

Housing Guaranteed pre-arranged housing with a host family in ArgentinaIFSA-Butler houses only one student per host family Two meals per day (one meal on Saturdays) in Buenos AiresThree 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 orientationIntensive Spanish language programNewsletter 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 ArgentinaDay trips and sightseeing tours

Health services and emergency assistance
Finances Numerous IFSA-Butler scholarships available Monthly payment plan available Ability to pay by credit cardFinancial aid transfersU.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.

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