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Program Costs

The total cost of participating in an SIT Study Abroad program includes SIT program fees, international airfare, and estimated personal costs. Fees and additional expenses are based on all known circumstances at the time of calculation. Due to the unique nature of our programs and the economics of host countries, SIT reserves the right to change its fees or additional expenses without notice.

SIT program fees include:

• Tuition
• Full room and board
• Excursions
• Health insurance
• Other direct program expenses

International Airfare

International airfare is included in the SIT Study Abroad invoice. We strongly recommend that students take the group flight, but it is not mandatory.

International airfares are estimates based on current fares quoted for the group flight including fuel surcharges. Due to the extreme volatility of airline industry pricing, SIT will send an updated invoice at the time of ticketing for any remaining balance resulting from actual airfares being higher than these estimates.

Airlines reserve the right to increase fares due to fuel surcharges, taxes, or other charges, and we must pass these increases along to the party responsible for payment.

If you opt not to take the group flight, the amount(s) billed for international airfare will be credited.

Estimated Personal Costs

• Visa application fees
• Pocket expenses/incidentals
• Books and supplies
• Local transportation

In addition to the costs and fees listed, you may wish to budget for:

• Domestic travel to reach a program's point of departure from the US (often New York, Miami, San Francisco, or Los Angeles)
• Immunizations
• Discretionary travel undertaken before, during, or after the semester or as part of the Independent Study Project

Withdrawal and Cancellation Policies

Notification of withdrawal from an SIT Study Abroad program must be submitted in writing.

The $400 program deposit is nonrefundable and may not be transferred to another semester.

After acceptance to the program, refunds in the event of withdrawal from a program will be made according to the schedule below. Refunds will be calculated from the time SIT is notified by the student or by the last date of association with the program, whichever is later. The Office of the Registrar amount of the total refund will determine the amount of the total refund. After the refund amount has been determined, balances will be refunded or invoices issued for outstanding funds.

Students withdrawing before the first 50% of the semester is over will realize an adjustment of tuition, room, and board, excluding the non-refundable deposit, according to the following schedule:

Before the day of the group’s U.S. departure:

• 100% refund minus the $400 deposit and any airline cancellation fees and penalties.

During the first 10% of the semester:

• 90% refund of tuition, room, and board

Between 11% and 20% of the semester:

• 80% refund of tuition, room, and board

Between 21% and 30% of the semester:

• 70% refund of tuition, room, and board

Between 31% and 40% of the semester:

• 60% refund of tuition, room, and board

Between 41% and 50% of the semester:

• 50% refund of tuition, room, and board

If more than half of the semester is completed, there will be no refund of tuition, room, or board.

In all cases, travel charges are refunded at the discretion of the airline carrier.

If a student believes individual circumstances warrant an exception to these procedures, a written request with supporting documentation should be sent to the Office of the Registrar.

Program Cancellation

Occasionally, programs are suspended due to insufficient enrollment or for other reasons. Accepted students are given the option to apply to another SIT Study Abroad program with available space, to defer to a later term, or to withdraw.