Knowing what to expect financially will make your study abroad process go more smoothly!

This page has helpful information about paying for your program, cancellation policies, and financial aid and scholarships.

Please see our Cancellations & Refunds Policies page for details on ASA's refund policies:

Cancellations & Refunds

To secure your space, all programs require a non-refundable Confirmation Deposit within 1 week of acceptance. This cannot be deferred with financial aid. See below for deposit amount.

  • For the Confirmation Deposit, you can pay online by credit card or E-Check from a US bank account. We also accept personal check, cashier’s check, or money order made payable to Academic Studies Abroad and mailed to the address found here. If you have an international bank account, we accept bank wire transfers.
  • For all other payments, we only accept E-Check from a US bank account, personal check, cashier’s check, or money order made payable to Academic Studies Abroad and mailed to the address found here. If you have an international bank account, we accept bank wire transfers.

All programs include tuition, housing, medical insurance, on-site support, visa advising, orientation, at least one excursion, and official transcript. Many programs include meals as well. Inclusions vary by program/housing type. To find out what’s included with your program, use the Program Locations menu at the top of our website to navigate to your city, and then click What’s Included. Credits are transferable to your home institution as long as you get your home institution’s approval.

If you compare programs and what's included, you'll find that ours are some of the most affordable. Be sure to compare what's included and not just the price itself. A list of what is and is not included can be found by using the Program Locations menu at the top of our website, click on your city, and then click What’s Included.

Airfare, books, passport, and spending money/personal travel are things you should budget for, in addition to your ASA program price. Depending on your program selection, you may also need to pay for meals and a visa. For a helpful chart of estimated expenses, please

No! ASA doesn't charge a damage deposit. However, ASA reserves the right to charge students for any damages to their housing or other program/partner property, if this applies to you. So please take good care of your housing and other program spaces!