What's Included in Our Sharjah, UAE 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 assistanceHousing Guaranteed pre-arranged housing on campus
Fully furnished accommodation
Predeparture support services Personalized advising with your IFSA-Butler program advisor
Welcome packet, Preparing to Study Abroad, Money Matters guide, and newsletter updates
Parental support including Preparing to Study Abroad and Money Matters guide
Assistance in accommodating students with disabilities
Travel and student visa assistance
Group flight arrangements where available
On-site services Airport pickup
Student orientation (including transportation, accommodation, activities, student handbook and welcome materials, and most meals).
Arabic language instruction at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels
Transportation to accommodation following orientation
New student orientation at host university
Newsletter updates throughout the semester (semester/year programs programs)
IFSA-Butler welcome mealExcursions and activities (semester/year programs) Mid-semester weekend excursions and adventure trips
Cultural activities and social events
Day trips and sightseeing toursHealth 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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