What's Included in Our Costa Rica 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 courseworkHousing Guaranteed pre-arranged housing with a host family
IFSA-Butler houses only one student per host family
Three meals per dayLaundry servicePredeparture support services Personalized advising with your IFSA-Butler Costa Rica program advisor
Welcome packet, Preparing to Study Abroad Costa Rica, Money Matters guide, and newsletter updates
Parental support including Preparing to Study Abroad Costa Rica and Money Matters guide
Assistance in accommodating students with disabilities
Travel and Costa Rica visa assistance
On-site services Airport pickup for group flight passengers
Full-time office in Heredia for assistance and support
10- to 15-day student orientation in Costa Rica (including transportation, accommodation, activities, student handbook and welcome materials, and most meals).
Intensive Spanish language program
New student orientation at host university
Newsletter updates throughout the semester (semester/year programs programs)
Excursions and activities (semester/year programs) Mid-semester weekend excursions
Cultural activities and social events
Day trips and sightseeing tours that showcase Costa Rica's amazing environment
Health services and emergency assistance Finances Numerous IFSA-Butler Scholarships available
Monthly payment plan available
Ability to pay online via credit card
Financial aid transfers
U.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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