Fees for Enrollment Options

Enrollment for a full year
Students enrolling for a full year (two semesters) at the same campus receive a fee reduction of at least $1,000 towards their second semester fee as indicated in the program chapter.

Students who wish to enroll for a full year at 2 different campuses will receive a minimum reduction of $1,000 on the second semester fee. Contact AIFS at 800.727.2437 to find out the exact fee reduction available for your chosen second campus.

Dual campus students
Students who wish to switch from one campus program to another in the second semester are advised to check the visa regulations with the consulate of the second program’s country before leaving the U.S. Many consulates may not give Americans a student visa unless they apply for the visa at a consulate in the U.S. and are not allowed (by their government) to issue a student visa more than three months before the start of the semester. As a result, some consulates require American students to return to the U.S. between semesters to obtain a student visa for the second semester (therefore, dual campus student may need to spend the December break in the U.S.).

Extension of stay
If you decide that you would like to stay beyond the time indicated on your original application, you must notify the AIFS Connecticut Office and the Resident Director in writing by November 1. As described above, you will receive an automatic fee reduction of at least $1,000 towards the second semester fee. Contact AIFS at 800.727.2437 to find out the exact fee reduction available.

Early withdrawal for full year students
If you wish to withdraw at the end of the first semester (or first or second quarter), you must notify the Resident Director and AIFS in writing no later than four weeks before the current term ends. A revised invoice will reflect actual time spent on campus less non-refundable payments. AIFS students may not withdraw from a full-year program and arrange independent study at the same institution.

Changes from semester to quarter
Semester students who wish to change to a quarter program must notify the Resident Director and AIFS in writing no later than four weeks before the end of the quarter. Students are not entitled to a refund if they switch from semester to quarter after the semester has begun. Fees for tuition/housing are paid to the universities in advance.

Procedures for changing status
Change in your status on the same campus may be implemented without extra charge up to one month before the program begins. Students requesting a change of status should write to their AIFS Admissions Officer. Once abroad, all plans must be discussed with the Resident Director well in advance of an impending change. There is no refund to students who leave one campus early or arrive at the other late because of differences in academic calendars. Students wishing to change campuses should be aware of differences in curricula and are responsible for notifying their home institution of any change. Transportation between campuses is the student’s responsibility.