What's Included in Our New Zealand 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 assistance

Housing

Guaranteed pre-arranged housing on and off campus Fully furnished accommodation Variety of housing and meal plan options offered Independent housing option available

Predeparture support services

Personalized advising with your IFSA-Butler program advisor Welcome packet, Preparing to Study Abroad New Zealand, Money Matters guide, and newsletter updates Parental support including Preparing to Study Abroad New Zealand and Money Matters guide
Assistance in accommodating students with disabilities Travel and New Zealand student visa assistance Group flight arrangements

On-site services

Airport pickup for group flights Full-time office in Wellington and on-site Student Services Coordinators for assistance and support 4-day student orientation in a gorgeous national park near Auckland (including transportation, accommodation, activities, student handbook and welcome materials, and most meals) New student orientation at host university Newsletter updates throughout the semester (semester/year programs programs)IFSA-Butler welcome meal

Excursions and activities

Mid-semester weekend excursions and adventure trips Cultural activities and social events Day trips and sightseeing tours that showcase New Zealand's natural beauty

Health services and emergency assistance

Finances

Numerous IFSA-Butler Scholarships available Monthly payment plan available Ability to pay by credit cardFinancial aid transfersSupport for U.S. university direct billing arrangement

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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