Semester or Year Abroad Program Fee Inclusions

All AustraLearn Semester or Year Abroad Program fees include:  

• Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
• Immigration Visa Advising
• Guaranteed Housing
• Bridging Cultures Program (on-site)
• Health Insurance
• Tuition and Fees
  As a study abroad participant, you will be required to enroll as a full-time student; typically, this is 3-4 classes. Your semester is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. semester credit hours. Additional charges may apply for science, media, fine arts, or journalism subjects at some universities. We have included mandatory fees at the university such as the Student Union Fee (where applicable). Several universities have included the Sports and Recreation membership; activities are usually extra. Fees are subject to change due to university fee increases prior to commencement of program. Fees are in U.S. dollars, and refunds will not be issued due to exchange rate fluctuation. A transcript from the university abroad will be provided approximately 6-8 weeks after your program ends.

If needed, a US institution transcript can be provided by our School of Record, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities for an additional cost of $350.

Also included in the AustraLearn Program Fees:

Personal Program Selection and Planning Personal Counseling to help determine the best program/uni for you Individual attention paid to each student and guidance provided for students of all races, as well as GLBT students and those with specific religious/cultural needs, learning or physical disabilities. Academic advising and assistance with course selection Credit Transfer Assistance Regular communication with your home university advisors Advice and support for Parents Financial Aid Transfer Assistance Scholarship Opportunities Affiliate Student Discounts and Application Fee Waivers Financial Guide Customized billing options

Orientation and Preparation Online Participant Guide Student immigration visa assistance Informative pre-departure webinars Health and Safety resources and guidelines Pre-booked group flight options 25% discount on Lonely Planet Guidebooks Departure package On-site Culture and Adventure Program Orientation Welcome Packet including pre-paid phone card Airport pick-up and reception Useful travel resources and advice Continued correspondence and support from the U.S. office once abroad Newsletters full of interesting facts, good advice, and important reminders while abroad

Cultural Integration Guaranteed housing – typically available with local students  Opportunity to participate in an Introduction to Service Learning  Part-time internship options at select universities In-country AustraLearn staff available toll-free for support and emergencies 24 hours a day Optional travel trips that can be pre-booked with flexible dates Inexpensive stopover flight options Pre-booked cell phone package offerings

Reflection and Application of the Experience Beyond Study Abroad – End of Program Workshop Official transcripts from the host university and re-order assistance On-line Alumni Handbook and alumni newsletters Certificate of completion and inscribed professional padfolio (for students from affiliate universities only) enCompass Alumni Program - offering a variety of activities to help you apply and share your international experience as a global citizen