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THE VALUE OF AN



        IFSA PROGRAM




        We take a “total cost of attendance” approach that will help you and         341,751
        your family plan for expenses reasonably and honestly. Your IFSA
        experience includes:                                                           U.S. students studied

                                                                                      abroad in the 2017-2018
        …   No application fees          …   Academic tutor                               academic year.
                                            (Latin America programs)
        …   Excursions, activities, and
           cultural engagement in your   …   24/7 health and safety
           host city and country            support


        …   On-site orientation to       …   On-site IFSA personnel
           get familiar with your           to assist with academic,
           surroundings, the culture,       personal, and professional
           and the academic system          goals
                                                                                             26%
        …   Comprehensive medical        …   Access to a global network of            of those students were
           insurance                        professionals and educators                    STEM majors.


        …   Two copies of your transcript  … Signature Exploring
           with credits already             Community & Culture™
           converted to the U.S. system     in a Global Context class







                                                                                             21%
                       THE BUTLER                                                     of those students were
                                                                                         business majors.
                       CONNECTION




        IFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) was founded in 1988 at Butler
        University in Indianapolis, Indiana, as a provider of study abroad
        programming for U.S. undergraduates. Over time, IFSA has
        maintained its independence as a nonprofit organization and its
        close connection as an affiliate of Butler University, a nationally
        recognized, comprehensive university.                                                17%

        In addition to providing transcripts for all IFSA students, Butler            of those students were
        University endorses all IFSA-taught classes through a faculty                  social science majors.
        committee that reviews class syllabi and provides curriculum
        advice, verifying that our academic rigor meets or exceeds
        expectations.                                                                According to the annual Open Doors
                                                                                     report, published by the Institute of
                                                                                         International Education.
                                                    IFSA-Butler.org
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