How to Apply
Watch the How to Apply video or review the steps below to begin your international journey. You are welcome to contact us with any questions!
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Do your research. Use the menu choices at the top of the IP website (Choose your Destination, Search by Term, Internships, First Year/First Semester) to find programs that interest you. Be sure to consider the location, semester, length, courses offered, price, and program type (explained below).
Broad Curriculum Programs
- Where: FSU study centers in London, Florence, Valencia, or Panama, as listed under the Choose Your Destination menu
- When: Full semester (fall, spring, or summer) or partial semester (summer)
- What: Broad range of course options, including many that satisfy requirements for some majors, minors, and graduation/liberal studies/general education
Curriculum-Focused Programs
- Where: Locations across the globe, as listed under the Choose Your Destination menu
- When: Typically offered during the summer term, lasting between 2-8 weeks
- What: Faculty-led programs focused on specific areas of study. Courses often count towards associated majors, minors, or graduation/liberal studies/general education requirements
Spring Break Programs
- Where: Various locations, as found by selecting Spring Break on the Search by Term menu
- When: Course occurs on main campus or online during the spring semester, travel component occurs during FSU spring break
- What: Short-term, faculty-led programs allowing students to enhance their educational experience by spending spring break abroad with their professor and classmates
First Year/First Semester Programs
- Where: FSU study centers in London, Florence, Valencia, or Panama
- When: First academic year at FSU (fall, spring, & summer), or first semester at FSU (fall)
- What: An exciting opportunity for students to begin their FSU career abroad while exploring other cultures and earning FSU credits. Click here to learn more.
Internship Programs
- Where: FSU study centers (London, Florence, Valencia, or Panama), and other locations
- When: Full semester placements available at FSU study centers (fall, spring, or summer), partial semester placements available during the summer in other locations
- What: Meaningful international work experience for which students can earn FSU academic credit. Learn more by selecting the Internships menu option
Have Questions? We are here to help with:
General Program Advising
Get answers to general questions about our programs by walking-in to the IP office (University Center A, Suite 5500) during business hours, or contact us via phone (850.644.3272) or email (IP-Info@fsu.edu).
Academic Advising
To speak with the International Programs Academic Advisor about study abroad courses, you can visit our Zoom drop-in advising hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. There are also appointments available via Campus Connect on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. If these times do not work for you, contact our advisor directly at IP-AcademicAdvising@fsu.edu to make an appointment.
Financial Aid Advising
Learn about scholarship and financing opportunities as well as how to use financial aid you currently receive to help pay for International Programs fees. Contact the IP Finances Team at IP-FinancialAid@fsu.edu.
Internship Advising
Speak with the IP Internship Coordinator about your interests, career goals, and placement opportunities. Contact the IP Internship Coordinator at IP-Intern@fsu.edu. FSU students can make an appointment via Campus Connect.
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Apply. After choosing a program, submit an online application on the program's page. Early application is advisable as program enrollment is limited and acceptances are offered on a rolling basis. Study abroad programs have a $100 non-refundable application fee while international internships have a $250 nonrefundable application fee.
Priority is given to students in good judicial standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher (3.0 for international internships). Exceptions may be granted upon appeal. Some programs may have additional admission requirements. Contact IP-Admissions@fsu.edu with application-related questions.
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Commit to participate. Admission to a program is only the beginning. Your participation is not confirmed until you have paid or deferred the non-refundable commitment fee. Failure to commit by the due date will result in cancellation from the program. Before committing, you should review all relevant program information (dates, courses, visa requirements, fee liability, etc.) available on the program page and in the International Programs Student Portal.
Non-FSU Students
International Programs accepts applications from students currently enrolled at other accredited US colleges or universities. Non-FSU students accepted to study abroad with FSU retain degree-seeking status at their home institution while taking FSU classes abroad. It is the responsibility of non-FSU students to meet with an academic or study abroad advisor at their home institution to determine whether appropriate academic credit will be awarded for FSU classes taken abroad.
Non-FSU students complete an online application for the international program of their choice and must create an FSUID to apply; instructions are provided on the first page of the application. Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their official transcript as part of the application process.
International Programs Ambassadors
Contact our team of IP Ambassadors to gain a student perspective about our unique programs abroad. The ambassadors are current Florida State University students who have studied or interned abroad with International Programs.
Academics
COURSES, CREDITS, & ACADEMIC ADVISING
Each international program fee includes instructional costs for a set number of credit hours. Course listings & descriptions, credit hour maximums, and other details can be found under the garnet Courses tab on each program page.
To speak with the International Programs Academic Advisor about study abroad courses, you can visit our Zoom drop-in advising hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. There are also appointments available via Campus Connect on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. If these times do not work for you, contact our advisor directly at IP-AcademicAdvising@fsu.edu to make an appointment.
- Unless otherwise noted, all courses (except language courses) are taught in English.
- Courses at all summer IP locations may be used toward fulfilling the University’s 9-hour summer residency requirement.
- Students may request to take Directed Individual Study (DIS) courses with Florida State faculty at program locations, pending departmental approval. Contact the IP office for information.
- Students admitted to an international program with online course offerings may not register for more than 1 International Programs' online course (excluding the one credit IDS 2060 course)
- International Programs fees do not cover main campus online courses. Should you elect to take one or more main campus online courses while abroad, you must still enroll in a minimum number of International Programs credits as outlined in the chart below.
- The chart below outlines minimum credit hour requirements by program length. University drop/add policies apply to all programs; however, students may not drop below the minimums listed below. Students may be approved to take additional credits beyond those included in the program fee by paying an additional fee, which is currently $250 per undergraduate credit hour or $395 per graduate credit hour. Standard overload permission requirements apply.
Program Length | Minimum # of IP Credit Hours Required* |
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4 weeks or less | 3 IP credits |
5 to 8 weeks | 6 IP credits |
9 to 10 weeks | 9 IP credits |
11 to 12 weeks | 12 IP credits, with 6 credits per session if two sessions are combined for a full semester |
12-week London session | 9 IP credits, with 3 credits from each of the three sessions combined for a full semester |
12-week Florence summer session | 15 IP credits, with 3 Maymester credits followed by 6 credits per 5-week session |
Full semester | 12 IP credits |
*Visa requirements may supersede this policy, and individual programs may require students to take more than the minimum credits listed above.
International Programs Minors
International Programs offers several minors, designed to enhance and provide focus to a student’s program in England, Italy, or Spain. The minors are built around the residency in the respective study center location but can be pursued before and after it as well. Each minor requires 15 credits (to include at least two disciplines), of which 9 must be taken in at the study center location. Students may choose from various disciplines. Consult the Florida State Bulletin and contact International Programs for formal declaration of the minor.
Registration
Registration for International Programs courses is an online process. Study abroad course registration windows differ from main campus registration windows; students are sent registration packets with detailed instructions on the day study abroad course registration opens, according to the following schedule:
Term of Study Abroad | Registration Window Opens |
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Fall Semester Programs | Mid-July |
Spring Semester Programs | Mid-November |
Summer Programs | Early-April |
Money Matters
The biggest factor in deciding when and where to study abroad is often the financial aspect. In fact, too many students assume they cannot afford to participate, missing out on an invaluable opportunity because they are not aware of alternative methods of funding. The Finances Team at International Programs is dedicated to helping students through the financial aid application process by conducting financial aid workshops on a regular basis in addition to meeting personally with students in need of assistance. We also help concerned parents! Additionally, non-FSU students are strongly encouraged to contact the financial aid office at their home school as early as possible. Finally, FSU students will find additional helpful information on the FSU Financial Aid website.
Please review Understanding the Financial Aid Process for Students Studying Abroad to explore a range of issues for students who anticipate receiving any type of financial assistance. This is a document just for FSU IP students and families, with step-by-step guidance for the process. FSU students, access it here. Non-FSU students, access it here. For summer financial aid, please keep in mind a student must be enrolled in at least 6 hours in order to receive aid.
For information about the 1098-T form, click here.
To make a payment, click here.
Any student receiving any form of assistance below will want to complete a Fee Deferment to allow International Programs to delay the due date of the associated program fees. More information about the Fee Deferment is included in the step-by-step guidance at the link above.
Florida Bright Futures
Florida Bright Futures scholarship funds may be used to help pay the program fee for every semester a student is abroad.
The Florida Department of Education website contains additional information concerning eligibility, renewal criteria, appeal processes and legislative updates.
Credit Hours | Bright Futures Academic $213.55 Per Credit Hour |
Bright Futures Medallion $160.16 Per Credit Hour |
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6 | $1281.30 | $960.96 |
7 | $1494.85 | $1121.12 |
8 | $1708.40 | $1281.28 |
9 | $1921.95 | $1441.44 |
10 | $2135.50 | $1601.60 |
11 | $2349.05 | $1761.76 |
12 | $2562.60 | $1921.92 |
13 | $2776.15 | $2082.08 |
14 | $2989.70 | $2242.24 |
15 | $3203.25 | $2402.40 |
16 | $3416.80 | $2562.56 |
17 | $3630.35 | $2722.72 |
18 | $3843.90 | $2882.88 |
Quick Links
Florida Prepaid
Florida Prepaid (FPP) tuition and local fees and/or dorm benefits may be used to pay International Programs fees.
To use a Florida Prepaid dorm account during the summer term, the purchaser of the Prepaid account must contact Florida Prepaid and complete the steps required to authorize use of the summer dorm plan for studying abroad. All other plans will be billed by FSU without additional authorization.
Contact Florida Prepaid directly at 1-800-552-4723 or access their requirements online at https://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/resources/forms/.
Note: Eligibility for summer financial aid requires enrollment in at least six credits.
How much is my Florida Prepaid worth if I study abroad?
# of Credits Enrolled | FPP Tuition | FPP Local Fees* | Dorm Rate |
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1 | $115.08 | $34.73 | $4050.00 |
2 | $230.16 | $69.46 | Per Term** |
3 | $345.24 | $104.19 | |
4 | $460.32 | $138.92 | |
5 | $575.40 | $173.65 | |
6 | $690.48 | $208.38 | |
7 | $805.56 | $243.11 | |
8 | $920.64 | $277.84 | |
9 | $1035.72 | $312.57 | |
10 | $1150.80 | $347.30 | |
11 | $1265.88 | $382.03 | |
12 | $1380.96 | $416.76 | |
13 | $1496.04 | $451.49 | |
14 | $1611.12 | $486.22 | |
15 | $1726.20 | $520.95 |
- * Please note the above tuition and fees are subject to change at any time.
- ** Contact FPP for authorization instructions to use dorm account during a summer term: 850-309-1660 ext. 4134
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International Programs Scholarship Opportunities
International Programs strives to award an average of $200,000 in scholarships annually to about 100 students.
Current FSU students who have been admitted to an international program can apply to IP scholarships through the FS4U portal (link below). Before applying, students should review the list of available scholarship opportunities as well as the application process instructions.
Scholarship Application Deadlines
Program Start Date | Scholarship Open Date | Scholarship Application Deadline | Scholarship Award Decisions Communicated to Applicants |
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Spring 2024 | April 12, 2023 | September 6, 2023 | Prior to September 20, 2023 |
Summer 2023 | November 1, 2022 | January 9, 2023 | Prior to January 18, 2023 |
Fall 2023 | January 11, 2023 | April 26, 2023 | Prior to May 24, 2023 |
Scholarships Administered by Other FSU Departments
Other departments at FSU also offer their own study abroad scholarship opportunities. You can review the list of scholarships administered by other FSU departments by following the link below.
Scholarships Administered by Other FSU Departments
Other departments at FSU also offer their own study abroad scholarship opportunities. You can review the list of scholarships administered by other FSU departments by following the link below.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Follow the link below for a general listing of scholarships that may be available for international study. These scholarships are available to both FSU students and non-FSU students.
Related Materials
External Links
Additional Discount or Savings Opportunities
Multi-Term Discount
Students who have completed 15 or more credit hours on programs administered by the International Programs office, earning at least a 3.0 average or above in their course work at an international location(s), are eligible for a discount for subsequent IP program. The discount is $500 for summer session or $1,000 for fall or spring semester. Note: This discount is built into the program fees for First Year Abroad program students.
FSU Fees
Technology Fee (Not Included in Program Fees)
Florida State assesses a technology fee which is NOT included in the International Programs fee. The technology fee rate for 2021-2022 is assessed at $5.25 per credit hour for all students, regardless of location of study.
After registration, the student must pay the applicable technology fee; this fee is paid directly to Florida State University Student Business Services. Failure to pay this fee will result in a late payment charge being assessed to the student by Florida State University Student Business Services. International Programs has no control over the fee or any associated late payment penalty.
Facilities & Equipment Fees (Not Included in Program Fees)
International Programs fees do NOT include Facilities and Equipment Fees, which are assessed each semester for some majors (Medicine, Motion Pictures Arts, Music, Nursing, Fine Arts, Dance, Digital Media Production, etc.) even though you are studying overseas. If you are in one of these colleges/majors, you will be assessed a fee. Details can be found on the Registration Guide, under 'Fees and Financial Information.'
Financial Aid Info Sessions
The world is within your reach! Talk with a member of IP's Finances Team to learn how your financial aid can help you have a study abroad experience of a lifetime!
Join us for a virtual information session, register below! Or request a meeting by contacting IP-FinancialAid@fsu.edu. Be sure to follow us on social media @fsuip for updates.
- Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 4:00 PM EST
Register Here: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95679598861 - Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 1:00 PM EST
Register Here: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96389719233 - Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 4:00 PM EST
Register Here: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92870853869 - Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | 4:00 PM EST
Register Here: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92451763603
Deferment Forms
The online fee deferment is located in the International Programs Student Portal under the Money Matters area. Login here to access the portal.
Fee Liability Policies
General Program Fee Liability (Including Withdrawal & Refund Policy)
SUBMITTING CANCELLATION REQUESTS
Cancellation requests must be submitted by the applicant via email to IP-Cancel@fsu.edu. Applicants should include their last name and program code in the email subject line.
The day FSU International Programs receives the written cancellation request is considered the date of cancellation/withdrawal. Admitted International Program participants who cancel after a published payment due date will remain financially liable for program fees as described below.
FINANCIAL LIABILITY AFTER CANCELLATION
- APPLICATION FEE: All International Programs applicants must pay a non-refundable, non-transferrable application fee before their application can be reviewed. Payment of the application fee does not guarantee admission. Application fee amounts vary by program.
- COMMITMENT FEE: The Commitment Fee represents a financial commitment to participate in a specific International Program and is non-refundable after the Commitment Fee due date.
- Admitted participants who fail to pay or defer the Commitment Fee by the published due date will be cancelled from their international program
- Commitment Fee amounts vary by program and cannot be transferred between programs or semesters
- REMAINING BALANCE: The balance of the program fee that remains after payment or deferment of the Commitment Fee is known as the remaining balance of program fees.
- Participants who submit a cancellation request on or before the Full Payment Due Date will remain financially liable for the Commitment Fee previously paid or deferred
- Failure to pay or defer the remaining balance of program fees by the published Full Payment Due Date will result in cancellation from the program
- Participants who pay or defer the remaining balance of program fees but submit a cancellation request after the Full Payment Due Date will remain financially liable for the full program fee, including the Commitment Fee
- DEFERRED FEES: Applicants who are confident they will receive financial aid or other assistance may financially commit to participate in an international program by submitting a legally binding fee deferment agreement to extend the due date for a portion of the Commitment Fee and/or the remaining balance of program fees.
- International Programs must receive payment for all deferred fees on or before the 10th day of the program
- Non-FSU students may not defer the Commitment Fee but may defer up to half of their remaining balance after payment of the Commitment Fee
- Participants who request cancellation after submitting a legally binding fee deferment agreement will remain financially liable for the Commitment Fee or the full program fee, as determined by the timing of their cancellation request in relation to the published payment due dates as outlined above
REFUNDS / RELEASE OF LIABILITY FROM PROGRAM FEES
Refunds / release of liability cannot be granted in instances of withdrawal after a program has begun. In no instance is a refund or release of fee liability request considered if it is received after the end of the applicable program or semester, even if the cancellation or withdrawal occurred prior to the start of the program.
- FULL REFUNDS of paid program fees (including the Commitment Fee) or a release of liability from deferred program fees will be granted for student cancellations prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon submitting an appeal, accompanied by appropriate documentation:
- Involuntary call to active duty
- Death of the student or a death in the immediate family (parent or step-parent, legal guardian, spouse, child, sibling, or grandparent)
- PARTIAL REFUNDS of paid program fees (NOT including the Commitment Fee) or a partial release of liability from deferred program fees may be granted for student cancellations prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon submitting an appeal, accompanied by appropriate documentation:
- Medical withdrawal: Illness of the student of such a duration or severity that it precludes overseas travel. The student will be required to submit all relevant medical records for review and evaluation by FSU’s University Health Services. University Health Services will advise International Programs’ refund committee of its recommendation. International Programs’ refund committee will notify the student of the decision.
- Exceptional unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the student with appropriate documentation, as approved by the International Programs refund committee.
APPEAL PROCESS FOR PARTIAL REFUNDS / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Participants must submit appeal requests and appropriate documentation to the International Programs Refund Committee (IP-Cancel@fsu.edu). Last name and program code should be included in the email subject line. Submission of an appeal does not guarantee a partial refund or release of fee liability will be approved by the International Programs Refund Committee.
When evaluating appeals, the Refund Committee considers the timeliness of the cancellation request in relation to the event causing the need for withdrawal and in relation to the program start date. Should the Refund Committee approve an appeal on the basis of medical withdrawal or exceptional unforeseen circumstances, participants may receive a partial refund / partial release of fee liability as determined by their cancellation date in the chart below:
If Cancellation Date is… |
Participant's Financial Liability if appeal is approved by IP Refund Committee |
Max amount of refund / release of financial liability if appeal is approved by IP Refund Committee |
60 days or more before program start date |
Commitment Fee + 25% of remaining program fee balance |
75% of program fee balance after the commitment fee |
59-31 days before program start date |
Commitment Fee + 50% of remaining program fee balance |
50% of program fee balance after the commitment fee |
30 days or less before program start date |
Commitment Fee + 75% of remaining program fee balance |
25% of program fee balance after the commitment fee |
On or after program start date |
Liable for full program fee | No refund/release of financial liability |
REFUNDS/RELEASE OF LIABILITY OF PROGRAM FEES WHEN IP CANCELS A PROGRAM
Refunds of program fees/release of liability for program fees will be granted when International Programs cancels a program prior to the beginning of the applicable term.
If FSU International Programs cancels an International Program after the program start date (or after the start of domestic or online coursework prior to the study abroad component of Spring Break/short-term programs) due to causes beyond the control of FSU International Programs, including, but not limited to, acts of God; natural disasters; riots; war; epidemics; terrorist activities; government restrictions; failure of suppliers, subcontractors, or carriers; or travel warnings or prohibitions issued by the World Health Organization or any U.S. federal government agency, including the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of State, no refunds of any kind will be issued. However, FSU International Programs, in its sole discretion, may issue refunds for unused program costs such as housing.
Spring 2019 General Program Fee Liability (Including Withdrawal & Refund Policy)
Application Fee
The $100 application fee is nonrefundable.
Confirmation Deposit
The $1500 confirmation deposit is refundable until the close of business on the deposit’s due date. If an applicant has paid the deposit or been granted a deferred payment plan for the deposit and has not withdrawn from a program as of the close of business on the deposit due date, the applicant becomes fully liable for the confirmation deposit. Students whose offer of admission to Florida State University is rescinded after the confirmation deposit is paid or deferred (in accordance with the due date) will not be able to participate but remain fee liable for the confirmation deposit.
Full Program Fee
Program applicants who have demonstrated their intent to participate in the program by payment or by deferral of the confirmation deposit and who have not withdrawn from the program as of the full payment due date become fully liable for the full program fee as of the close of business on the full payment due date.
Refunds of Program Fees
Refunds of program fees WILL BE granted in instances of withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances:
- Cancellation of program by International Programs
- Involuntary call to active duty
- Death of the student or death in the immediate family (parent, legal guardian, spouse, child, or sibling)
Refunds of program fees will not be granted where a student becomes ineligible to participate in a program for failure to meet or maintain admission requirements.
Partial Refunds of Program Fees
Partial refunds of program fees MAY BE granted in instances of withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances:
- Illness of the student of such duration or severity that it precludes overseas travel. The student will be required to submit all relevant medical records for review and evaluation by Florida State's University Health Services. University Health Services will advise International Programs’ refund committee of its recommendation. International Programs’ refund committee will notify the student of the decision.
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Exceptional circumstances that could not have been foreseen and were beyond the control of the student, as approved by the
International Programs’ refund committee.
- Timely notification in relation to the event that caused the need for withdrawal will be considered in evaluating refund requests. In no instance will a request be considered if it is made after the end of the semester for which the refund is requested.
- Refunds cannot be granted, under any circumstances, in instances of withdrawal after a program has begun.
- Applicants who apply and are accepted after the published due dates remain liable for fees in accordance with the published due dates.
- Rescission of admission by the Florida State University Office of Admission for failure to meet the conditions of one’s admission. Students whose admission offer to Florida State University is rescinded after the confirmation deposit is paid or deferred (in accordance with the due date) remain fee liable for the confirmation deposit
Submitting Withdrawals, Requests for Refunds, and Release from Fee Liability
All withdrawals, requests for refunds, and requests for release from fee liability must be submitted in writing via email to International Programs. Applicants should include their last name and program code in the subject line of the email.
Alternatively, requests can be submitted in writing to International Programs at the following postal address:
Attention: Refund Committee
Office of FSU International Programs
A5500 University Center
282 Champions Way
P.O. Box 3062420
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2420
First Semester Abroad Fee Liability (Including Withdrawal & Refund Policy)
Application Fee
All study abroad applicants are required to submit a non-refundable, non-transferrable application fee in order to have their application reviewed by International Programs. Paying the application fee does not guarantee admission to a program. Application Fee amounts vary by program.
Commitment Fee
Once admitted to a study abroad program, a non-refundable commitment fee is required to confirm your participation in the program. Commitment fee amounts vary by program. FSU applicants expecting to receive financial aid including scholarships, grants, and other sources of assistance have the option to submit a legally binding fee deferment for all or part of the commitment fee, with payment of the balance, if any. Non-FSU students may not defer the commitment fee. Students whose offer of admission to Florida State University is rescinded after the commitment fee is paid will not be eligible to participate but will remain fee liable for the commitment fee.
Applicants are liable for the commitment fee on the commitment fee payment due date.
Commitment Fee Payment Deadline
Admitted applicants who have not paid or deferred the non-refundable commitment fee in full by the published commitment fee payment deadline will be ineligible to participate in the program (i.e. International Programs will change the student's status to cancelled and the student will have no further fee liability). Applicants who apply to a program after the regular commitment fee payment deadline has passed must pay or defer the entire commitment fee to be eligible for admittance to a program.
Full Program Fee
All admitted applicants must pay or defer the full program fee in accordance with the published full payment date in order to avoid being canceled from the program.
- Admitted applicants who have submitted a written request to cancel from the program by close of business on the full program fee payment due date will be held liable for the commitment fee but not the full program fee.
- Admitted applicants who have not paid or deferred in full and who have not submitted a written request to cancel from the program as of the close of business on the full program fee payment due date will be cancelled from the program and will remain liable for the commitment fee previously paid or deferred.
- Fully paid or deferred admitted applicants who have submitted a written request to cancel from the program after close of business on the full program fee payment due date will remain liable for the full program fee.
Submitting Cancellations and Refund/Release From Fee Liability Requests
Submit all cancellations and requests for refunds or release from fee liability in writing via email to IP-Cancel@fsu.edu. Applicants should include their last name and program code in the subject line of the email.
Alternatively, requests may be submitted in writing to International Programs at the following postal address:
Attention: Refund Committee
Office of FSU International Programs
A5500 University Center
282 Champions Way
P.O. Box 3062420
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2420
Refunds/Release of Liability of Program Fees
Refunds of program fees/release of liability for program fees will be granted for student cancellations prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon providing appropriate documentation:
- Involuntary call to active duty
- Death of the student or a death in the immediate family (parent, legal guardian, spouse, child, or sibling)
Partial Refunds/Release of Liability of Program Fees
Partial refunds/partial release of fee liability for program fees may be granted in instances of student withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon providing appropriate documentation:
- Illness of the student of such a duration or severity that it precludes overseas travel. The student will be required to submit all relevant medical records for review and evaluation by FSU’s University Health Services. University Health Services will advise International Programs’ refund committee of its recommendation. International Programs’ refund committee will notify the student of the decision.
- Exceptional unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the student, as approved by the International Programs refund committee.
- Failure to meet or maintain admission requirements, including rescission of admission by the Florida State University Office of Admissions for failure to meet the conditions of one’s admission. Students whose admissions offer to Florida State University is rescinded after the commitment fee is paid will remain fee liable for the entire commitment fee amount.
Refund and Release of Liability Policy Details
In evaluating requests, the refund committee considers the timeliness of the notification in relation to the event causing the need for withdrawal and timeliness in relation to the start of the program.
- Refunds or release of liability cannot be granted in instances of withdrawal after a program has begun.
- In no instance is a refund or release of fee liability request considered if it is after the end of the applicable program or semester, even if the cancellation or withdrawal occurred prior to the start of the program.
- Applicants who apply and are accepted after published due dates remain liable for fees in accordance with the published dates.
REFUNDS/RELEASE OF LIABILITY OF PROGRAM FEES WHEN IP CANCELS A PROGRAM
Refunds of program fees/release of liability for program fees will be granted when International Programs cancels a program prior to the beginning of the applicable term.
If FSU International Programs cancels a Study Abroad Portion of a program after the start of the term due to causes beyond the control of FSU International Programs, including, but not limited to, acts of God; natural disasters; riots; war; epidemics; terrorist activities; government restrictions; failure of suppliers, subcontractors, or carriers; or travel warnings or prohibitions issued by the World Health Organization or any U.S. federal government agency, including the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of State, no refunds of any kind will be issued. However, FSU International Programs, in its sole discretion, may issue refunds for unused program costs such as housing.
First Year Abroad Fee Liability (Including Withdrawal & Refund Policy)
Application Fee
All study abroad applicants are required to submit a non-refundable, non-transferrable application fee in order to have their application reviewed by International Programs. Paying the application fee does not guarantee admission to a program. Application Fee amounts vary by program.
Commitment Fee
Once admitted to the First Year Abroad (FYA) program, a non-refundable commitment fee is required to confirm your participation in the program. The FYA commitment fee must be paid rather than deferred. Applicants are liable for the FYA commitment fee on the commitment fee payment due date. Students whose offer of admission to Florida State University is rescinded after the commitment fee is paid will not be eligible to participate but will remain fee liable for the commitment fee.
Commitment Fee Payment Deadline
Admitted applicants who have not paid the non-refundable FYA commitment fee in full by the published commitment fee payment deadline will be ineligible to participate in the program (i.e. International Programs will change the student's status to cancelled and the student will have no further fee liability). Applicants who apply to a program after the regular commitment fee payment deadline has passed must pay the entire commitment fee to be eligible for admittance to the FYA program.
Remaining Program Fees
All admitted applicants must pay or defer program fees in accordance with the dates and amounts published in the First Year Abroad Payment Schedule in order to avoid being canceled from the program.
- First term (fall): Payment of the commitment fee demonstrates intent to participate in the program. Applicants who have paid or deferred the first fall payment but not submitted a written request to cancel from the program as of the close of business on the first fall payment due date become fully liable for the corresponding program fees paid or deferred. Applicants who have paid or deferred the final fall payment but not submitted a written request to cancel from the program as of the close of business on the final fall payment due date become fully liable for the corresponding program fees paid or deferred.
- Subsequent terms (spring & summer): Program applicants who have demonstrated their commitment to the program by participation in the first term of the program but who have not provided written notice of their intent to withdraw from the program at least 60 days prior to the beginning of any subsequent term remain fully liable for all remaining program fees for the subsequent term.
Submitting Cancellations and Refund / Release From Fee Liability Requests
Submit all cancellations and requests for refunds or release from fee liability in writing via email to IP-Cancel@fsu.edu. Applicants should include their last name and program code in the subject line of the email. Alternatively, requests may be submitted in writing to International Programs at the following postal address:
Attention: Refund Committee
Office of FSU International Programs
A5500 University Center
282 Champions Way
P.O. Box 3062420
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2420
Refunds/Release of Liability of Program Fees
Refunds of program fees/release of liability for program fees will be granted for student cancellations prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon providing appropriate documentation:
- Involuntary call to active duty
- Death of the student or a death in the immediate family (parent, legal guardian, spouse, child, or sibling)
Partial Refunds/Release of Liability of Program Fees
Partial refunds/partial release of fee liability for program fees may be granted in instances of student withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon providing appropriate documentation:
- Illness of the student of such a duration or severity that it precludes overseas travel. The student will be required to submit all relevant medical records for review and evaluation by FSU’s University Health Services. University Health Services will advise International Programs’ refund committee of its recommendation. International Programs’ refund committee will notify the student of the decision.
- Exceptional unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the student, as approved by the International Programs refund committee.
- Failure to meet or maintain admission requirements, including rescission of admission by the Florida State University Office of Admissions for failure to meet the conditions of one’s admission. Students whose admissions offer to Florida State University is rescinded after the commitment fee is paid remain fee liable for the entire commitment fee amount.
Refund and Release of Liability Policy Details
In evaluating requests, the refund committee considers the timeliness of the notification in relation to the event causing the need for withdrawal and timeliness in relation to the start of the program.
- Refunds or release of liability cannot be granted in instances of withdrawal after a program has begun.
- In no instance is a refund or release of fee liability request considered if it is after the end of the applicable program or semester, even if the cancellation or withdrawal occurred prior to the start of the program.
- Applicants who apply and are accepted after published due dates remain liable for fees in accordance with the published dates.
Refunds/Release of Liability of Program Fees When IP Cancels a Program
Refunds of program fees/release of liability for program fees will be granted when International Programs cancels a program prior to the beginning of the applicable term.
If FSU International Programs cancels a Study Abroad Portion of a program after the start of the term due to causes beyond the control of FSU International Programs, including, but not limited to, acts of God; natural disasters; riots; war; epidemics; terrorist activities; government restrictions; failure of suppliers, subcontractors, or carriers; or travel warnings or prohibitions issued by the World Health Organization or any U.S. federal government agency, including the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of State, no refunds of any kind will be issued. However, FSU International Programs, in its sole discretion, may issue refunds for unused program costs such as housing.
Tuition Waiver Policy for Out-Of-State Students
Upon completion of three consecutive semesters abroad and a minimum of 36 FSU credit hours at their European or Panama IP study center with an FSU GPA of 3.0 or better and having met all financial obligations related to participation in the First Year Abroad program, out-of-state students will receive an FYA waiver reducing the out-of-state tuition rates to the in-state tuition rates for the remainder of their first undergraduate degree at FSU in Tallahassee. This arrangement is contingent upon the student remaining in good academic and judicial standing. Upon return, students must attend consecutive semesters without interruption (summer terms excluded), progressing toward their degree completion, and staying "on map." The FYA out-of-state tuition waiver is applied after the drop/add period has ended each term.
For last year's FYA fee liability policy, please click here.
Internship Fee Liability (Including Withdrawal & Refund Policy)
APPLICATION FEE (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS’ INTERNSHIPS)
All International Programs internship applicants are required to submit a non-refundable, non-transferable $250 application fee in order to have their application reviewed by International Programs. Paying the application fee does not guarantee admission or placement into an international internship.
COMMITMENT FEE
Once admitted to an International Programs Internship, a non-refundable $1,500 commitment fee is required to confirm your participation in the program. FSU Applicants expecting to receive financial aid including scholarships, grants, and other sources of assistance have the option to submit a legally binding fee deferment for all or part of the $1,500 commitment fee, with payment of the balance, if any. Non-FSU Students may not defer the commitment fee.
Applicants are fee liable for the entire $1,500 commitment fee on the commitment fee payment due date.
COMMITMENT FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE
Admitted applicants who have not paid or deferred the non-refundable $1,500 commitment fee in full by the published commitment fee payment deadline will be ineligible to participate in the program (i.e. International Programs will change the student's status to cancelled and the student will have no further fee liability). Applicants who apply to a program after the regular commitment fee payment deadline has passed must pay or defer the entire commitment fee to be eligible for admittance to a program.
FULL PROGRAM FEE
All admitted applicants must pay or defer the full program fee in accordance with the published full payment date in order to avoid being canceled from the program.
- Admitted applicants who have submitted a written request to cancel from the program by close of business on the full program fee payment due date will be held liable for the $1,500 commitment fee but not the full program fee.
- Admitted applicants who have not paid or deferred in full and who have not submitted a written request to cancel from the program as of the close of business on the full program fee payment due date will be canceled from the program and will remain liable for the commitment fee previously paid or deferred.
- Fully paid or deferred admitted applicants who have submitted a written request to cancel from the program after close of business on the full program fee payment due date will remain liable for the full program fee.
- Program fees will be fully refunded if International Programs is unable to secure an internship placement 60 days prior to the start of the program, unless the student agrees to an extension.
SUBMITTING CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND/RELEASE FROM FEE LIABILITY REQUESTS
Submit all cancellations and requests for refunds or release from fee liability in writing via email to IP-Cancel@fsu.edu. Applicants should include their last name and program code in the subject line of the email.
Alternatively, requests may be submitted in writing to International Programs at the following postal address:
Attention: Refund Committee
Office of FSU International Programs
A5500 University Center
282 Champions Way
P.O. Box 3062420
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2420
REFUNDS/RELEASE OF LIABILITY OF PROGRAM FEES
Refunds of program fees/release of liability for program fees will be granted for student cancellations prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon providing appropriate documentation:
- Involuntary call to active duty
- Death of the student or a death in the immediate family (parent, legal guardian, spouse, child, or sibling)
PARTIAL REFUNDS/RELEASE OF LIABILITY OF PROGRAM FEES
Partial refunds/partial release of fee liability for program fees may be granted in instances of withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon providing appropriate documentation:
- Illness of the student of such a duration or severity that it precludes overseas travel. The student will be required to submit all relevant medical records for review and evaluation by FSU’s University Health Services. University Health Services will advise International Programs’ refund committee of its recommendation. International Programs’ refund committee will notify the student of the decision.
- Exceptional unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the student, as approved by the International Programs refund committee.
REFUND AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY POLICY DETAILS
In evaluating requests, the refund committee considers the timeliness of the notification in relation to the event causing the need for withdrawal and timeliness in relation to the start of the program.
- Refunds or release of liability cannot be granted, under any circumstances, in instances of withdrawal after a program has begun.
- In no instance is a refund or release of fee liability request considered if it is after the end of the applicable program or semester, even if the cancellation or withdrawal occurred prior to the start of the program.
- Applicants who apply and are accepted after published due dates remain liable for fees in accordance with the published dates.
REFUNDS/RELEASE OF LIABILITY OF PROGRAM FEES WHEN IP CANCELS A PROGRAM
Refunds of program fees/release of liability for program fees will be granted when International Programs cancels a program prior to the beginning of the applicable term.
If FSU International Programs cancels a Study Abroad Portion of a program after the start of the term due to causes beyond the control of FSU International Programs, including, but not limited to, acts of God; natural disasters; riots; war; epidemics; terrorist activities; government restrictions; failure of suppliers, subcontractors, or carriers; or travel warnings or prohibitions issued by the World Health Organization or any U.S. federal government agency, including the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of State, no refunds of any kind will be issued. However, FSU International Programs, in its sole discretion, may issue refunds for unused program costs such as housing.
Spring 2019 Internship Fee Liability (Including Withdrawal & Refund Policy)
Application Fee
The $250 application fee is nonrefundable.
Confirmation Deposit
The $1,500 confirmation deposit is due one week after being admitted into the program, and is refundable until the close of business on the deposit's due date. If an applicant has paid or been granted a deferred payment plan for the deposit and has not withdrawn from a program as of the close of business on the deposit due date, the applicant becomes fully liable for the confirmation deposit.
Full Program Fee
Program applicants who have demonstrated their intent to participate in the program by payment or by deferral of the confirmation deposit and who have not withdrawn from the program as of the full payment due date become fully liable for the full program fee as of the close of business on the full payment due date.
Upon notification of acceptance to Florida State University International Programs Internship Program, the applicant will receive an Internship Agreement which details the terms and conditions of the Internship.
Fees will be fully refunded if Florida State University International Programs is unable to notify the intern of a potential placement by 60 days prior to the start of the program, provided all application materials are received by the application deadline. Program fees will be fully refunded if International Programs is unable to notify the intern of placement by the placement notification deadline as stated in the Internship Agreement. The structure of internships is dependent upon immigration laws of the host country. Thus, the structure and dates of each program are subject to change.
Refunds of Program Fees
Refunds of program fees WILL BE granted in instances of withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances:
- Cancellation of program by International Programs
- Involuntary call to active duty
- Death of the student or death in the immediate family (parent, legal guardian, spouse, child, or sibling)
Refunds of program fees will not be granted where a student becomes ineligible to participate in a program for failure to meet or maintain admission requirements.
Partial Refunds of Program Fees
Partial refunds of program fees MAY BE granted in instances of withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances:
- Illness of the student of such duration or severity that it precludes overseas travel. The student will be required to submit all relevant medical records for review and evaluation by Florida State's University Health Services. University Health Services will advise International Programs’ refund committee of its recommendation. International Programs’ refund committee will notify the student of the decision.
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Exceptional circumstances that could not have been foreseen and were beyond the control of the student, as approved by the
International Programs’ refund committee.
- Timely notification in relation to the event that caused the need for withdrawal will be considered in evaluating refund requests. In no instance will a request be considered if it is made after the end of the semester for which the refund is requested.
- Refunds cannot be granted, under any circumstances, in instances of withdrawal after a program has begun.
- Applicants who apply and are accepted after the published due dates remain liable for fees in accordance with the published due dates.
- Rescission of admission by the Florida State University Office of Admission for failure to meet the conditions of one’s admission. Students whose admission offer to Florida State University is rescinded after the confirmation deposit is paid or deferred (in accordance with the due date) remain fee liable for the confirmation deposit
Submitting Withdrawals, Requests for Refunds, and Release from Fee Liability
All withdrawals, requests for refunds, and requests for release from fee liability must be submitted in writing via email to International Programs. Applicants should include their last name and program code in the subject line of the email.
Alternatively, requests can be submitted in writing to International Programs at the following postal address:
Attention: Refund Committee
Office of FSU International Programs
A5500 University Center
282 Champions Way
P.O. Box 3062420
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2420
Spring Break Fee Liability (Including Withdrawal & Refund Policy)
Application Fee
All study abroad applicants are required to submit a non-refundable, non-transferrable $100 application fee in order to have their application reviewed by International Programs. Paying the application fee does not guarantee admission to a program.
COMMITMENT FEE
Once admitted to a study abroad program, a nonrefundable $500 Commitment Fee is required to confirm your participation in the program. FSU Applicants expecting to receive financial aid including scholarships, grants, and other sources of assistance have the option to submit a legally binding fee deferment for all or part of the $500 commitment fee, with payment of the balance, if any. Non-FSU Students may not defer the Commitment Fee.
Applicants are fee liable for the entire $500 commitment fee on the date of receipt of the deferment, payment of the fee or a combination of both, totaling $500.
COMMITMENT FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE
Admitted applicants who have not paid or deferred the non-refundable $500 commitment fee in full by the published commitment fee payment deadline will be canceled from their program and have no further fee liability. Applicants who apply to a program after the regular commitment fee payment deadline has passed must pay or defer the entire commitment fee to be eligible for admittance to a program.
FULL PROGRAM FEE
All admitted applicants must pay or defer the full program fee in accordance with the published full payment date in order to avoid being canceled from the program.
- Admitted applicants who have submitted a written request to cancel from the program by close of business on the full payment due date will be held liable for the $500 commitment fee but not the full program fee.
- Admitted applicants who have not paid in full and who have not submitted a written request to cancel from the program as of the close of business on the full payment due date will be cancelled from the program and will retain liability for the commitment fee previously paid or deferred.
- Fully paid or deferred admitted applicants who have submitted a written request to cancel from the program after close of business on the full payment due date will retain liability for the full program fee.
SUBMITTING CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND / RELEASE FROM FEE LIABILITY REQUESTS
Submit all cancellations and requests for refunds or release from fee liability in writing via email to ip-cancel@fsu.edu. Applicants should include their last name and program code in the subject line of the email.
Alternatively, requests may be submitted in writing to International Programs at the following postal address:
Attention: Refund Committee
Office of FSU International Programs
A5500 University Center
282 Champions Way
P.O. Box 3062420
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2420
REFUNDS / RELEASE OF LIABILITY OF PROGRAM FEES
Refunds of program fees/release of liability for program fees will be granted when International Programs cancels a program. Additionally, refunds of program fees/release of liability for program fees will be granted for cancellations prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon providing appropriate documentation:
- Involuntary call to active duty
- Death of the student or a death in the immediate family (parent, legal guardian, spouse, child, or sibling)
PARTIAL REFUNDS / RELEASE OF LIABILITY OF PROGRAM FEES
Partial refunds/partial release of fee liability for program fees may be granted in instances of withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon providing appropriate documentation:
- Illness of the student of such a duration or severity that it precludes overseas travel. The student will be required to submit all relevant medical records for review and evaluation by FSU’s University Health Services. University Health Services will advise International Programs’ refund committee of its recommendation. International Programs’ refund committee will notify the student of the decision.
- Exceptional unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the student, as approved by the International Programs refund committee.
REFUND AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY POLICY DETAILS
In evaluating requests, the refund committee considers the timeliness of the notification in relation to the event causing the need for withdrawal and timeliness in relation to the start of the program.
- Refunds or release of liability cannot be granted, under any circumstances, in instances of withdrawal after a program has begun.
- In no instance is a refund or release of fee liability request considered if it is after the end of the applicable program or semester, even if the cancellation or withdrawal occurred prior to the start of the program.
- Applicants who apply and are accepted after published due dates remain liable for fees in accordance with the published dates.
Oxford Law Fee Liability (Including Withdrawal & Refund Policy)
APPLICATION FEE
All study abroad applicants are required to submit a non-refundable, non-transferrable application fee in order to have their application reviewed by International Programs. Paying the application fee does not guarantee admission to a program.
COMMITMENT FEE
Once admitted to a study abroad program, a non-refundable commitment fee is required to confirm your participation in the program. FSU applicants expecting to receive financial aid including scholarships, grants, and other sources of assistance have the option to submit a legally binding fee deferment form for all or part of the $1,500 commitment fee, with payment of the balance, if any. Non-FSU students may not defer the commitment fee.
Applicants are fee liable for the commitment fee on the commitment fee payment due date.
COMMITMENT FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE
Admitted applicants who have not paid or deferred the non-refundable commitment fee in full by the published commitment fee payment deadline will be ineligible to participate in the program (i.e. International Programs will change the student's status to cancelled and the student will have no further fee liability). Applicants who apply to a program after the regular commitment fee payment deadline has passed must pay or defer the entire commitment fee to be eligible for admittance to a program.
FULL PROGRAM FEE
All admitted applicants must pay or defer the full program fee in accordance with the published full payment date in order to avoid being canceled from the program.
CANCELLATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS
- Admitted applicants who have submitted a written request to cancel from the program by close of business on the full payment due date will be held liable for the $1,500 commitment fee but not the full program fee.
- Admitted applicants who have not paid or deferred in full and who have not submitted a written request to cancel from the program as of the close of business on the full payment due date will be cancelled from the program and will remain liable for the commitment fee previously paid or deferred.
- Fully paid or deferred admitted applicants who have submitted a written request to cancel from the program after close of business on the full payment due date will remain liable for the full program fee.
Florida State University International Programs and Florida State University College of Law (“Florida State”) reserves the right to cancel the Summer Program in Law at Oxford (the “Program”) in the event that enrollment falls substantially below target levels, faculty members are unavailable and cannot be replaced, a change is made in the US Department of State (the “State Department”) advisory level for the United Kingdom, or for other compelling reasons.
- If cancellation of the program occurs after a deposit has been paid, the Program director will use his or her best efforts to make arrangements for each student enrolled to attend a similar program, if the student so desires.
- If changes are made in the course offerings or other significant aspects of the Program (a “Change in the Program”), those changes will be communicated promptly to any students who have paid a deposit or registered for the Program, and an opportunity will be provided for them to withdraw.
The relevant State Department consular information for the United Kingdom is available here. If this information is revised prior to or during the Program, the updated information will be distributed promptly to students
REFUND POLICY
If prior to the commencement of the Program, students withdraw due to a Change in the Program, or if the Program is cancelled, students will receive a full refund of all monies advanced within twenty (20) days after the cancellation or withdrawal. A student will also receive a full refund if prior to the commencement of the Program, if they are subject to an involuntary call to active duty or if they or an immediate family member (parent, legal guardian, spouse, child, or sibling) dies.
If during the course of the Program, students withdraw due to a Change in the Program, or if the Program is terminated, students will be refunded fees paid, except for room and board payments utilized prior to the date of termination or withdrawal.
Partial refunds/partial release of fee liability for program fees may be granted in instances of withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon providing appropriate documentation:
- Illness of the student of such a duration or severity that it precludes overseas travel. The student will be required to submit all relevant medical records for review and evaluation by FSU’s University Health Services. University Health Services will advise International Programs’ refund committee of its recommendation. International Programs’ refund committee will notify the student of the decision.
- Exceptional unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the student, as approved by the International Programs refund committee.
REFUND AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY POLICY DETAILS
In evaluating requests, the refund committee considers the timeliness of the notification in relation to the event causing the need for withdrawal and timeliness in relation to the start of the program.
- Refunds or release of liability cannot be granted, under any circumstances other than those outlined above, in instances of withdrawal after a program has begun.
- In no instance is a refund or release of fee liability request considered if it is after the end of the applicable program or semester, even if the cancellation or withdrawal occurred prior to the start of the program.
- Applicants who apply and are accepted after published due dates remain liable for fees in accordance with the published dates.
SUBMITTING CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND/RELEASE FROM FEE LIABILITY REQUESTS
Submit all cancellations and requests for refunds or release from fee liability in writing via email to IP-Cancel@fsu.edu . Applicants should include their last name and program code in the subject line of the email.
Alternatively, requests may be submitted in writing to International Programs at the following postal address:
Attention: Refund Committee
Office of FSU International Programs
A5500 University Center
282 Champions Way
P.O. Box 3062420
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2420
Visa Information
US Citizens requiring visas to participate on a program will receive guidelines and assistance from International Programs. Each foreign country has the right to establish its own parameters for the granting of a visa, and all IP students must abide by these requirements. IP cannot guarantee receipt of an entry visa. Immigration laws, visa requirements, and application process vary depending on location. For specific visa requirements, please visit the visa tab once you have chosen a destination. Below are some general immigration guidelines for all participants requiring a visa.
- Students planning on traveling before or after the program dates must be aware of all immigration restrictions. It is imperative that you discuss any travel plans outside of the program dates with International Programs at IP-Visas@fsu.edu.
- Several programs require a visa. Please check the visa tab of your chosen destination for more information. A visa is a seal that is affixed inside of the passport. Students who need a visa will be required to either submit their original passport to the appropriate consulate or to International Programs in order for the visa to be processed. The passport is submitted well in advance of the program start date and may impact international travel. If you have international travel plans before the program, please contact International Programs at IP-Visas@fsu.edu.
- Changes in immigration regulations change frequently which may affect program structure, dates, and fees.
- Students who fail to comply with IP or host country visa processes may incur financial penalties, delayed arrivals, or cancellations.
- Students may be required to make a personal appearance at the appropriate consulate to obtain a visa.
- Students choosing to obtain a visa independently must notify International Programs of this intention and must be aware that failure to obtain the proper entry or student visa may not release you from responsibility of the full program fees.
- Students are strongly encouraged to purchase travel insurance which covers failure to obtain a visa. Further information is available on the Travel Insurance Review website.
- Students under the age of 18 will be required to provide additional documentation which may include a certified copy of their birth certificate and notarized permission to travel by their parents or legal guardians. More information will be provided after admission to the program.
- US citizens living abroad must contact the appropriate consulate for the steps to obtain necessary visas.
**For additional assistance, please contact International Programs IP-Visas@fsu.edu.
Non-US Citizens
Although International Programs provides guidelines regarding the student visa process for US citizens; non-US citizens are advised to contact the appropriate consulate to learn the student visa procedures governing their nationality. It is the responsibility of non-US citizens to contact our office if any information must be provided by International Programs in order for you to obtain your student visa. Any non-US Citizen must contact our Passports & Immigration office at IP-Visas@fsu.edu.
Health & Safety
For 60 years, Florida State University International Programs has been committed to providing a rewarding academic and cultural experience that enriches the lives of our students. Our highest priority is and always has been the welfare and security of our students.
Program directors maintain contact with our Tallahassee office, local authorities, and United States officials, both at home and abroad. Each program holds meetings with students in which safety procedures and precautions are detailed and regularly re-emphasized. Each program has an Emergency Plan which includes details about local health care facilities, meeting points and procedures, and contingency plans and funds should it ever become necessary to evacuate our students.
Students are reminded to inform International Programs of the details of their independent travel details via our online travel form, heed US State Department travel advisories, and take relevant emergency and US Embassy/Consulate contact information with them.
Students venture abroad to experience other cultures, and to gain a deeper appreciation of their role as American citizens in the world. FSU International Programs is fully committed to helping students realize these aspirations in a safe and secure learning environment.
Insurance
International Programs Insurance
All International Programs fees include international medical and evacuation insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). A link to our policy is provided below. The coverage will be effective for participants from the day the program starts until the day the program ends. Please note: this policy is NOT intended to replace your domestic coverage. For more information, visit studentinsurance.fsu.edu.
- CISI Insurance Policy
- CISI Insurance Policy Spain Visa Holders Only
- BUNAC Insurance Policy for United Kingdom Interns
- Insurance Portal
Travel Insurance Information
FSU International Programs encourages program participants to consider purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance comes in many forms and can protect you in case you need to change your travel plans due to unforeseen circumstances. The coverage ranges from help with lost baggage to delay in flight plans to trip cancellation.
Travel insurance that covers fees associated with changing your airfare plans is especially helpful for those attending programs that require entry or student visas. Immigration approval can take months with regulations changing often that can cause the need to delay or cancel flight plans. Often airfare arrangements are non-refundable or cannot be changed without fee penalties. Certain types of trip cancellation insurance will reimburse you the cost of your airfare or penalty fees. Travel Insurance must cover failure to obtain visa.
You may wish to begin researching travel insurance and trip cancellation policies by using the Travel Insurance Review website. Their Travel Insurance 101: The Complete Guide to Travel Insurance section is particularly helpful for those just beginning their research. They also have a section that allows you to compare different policies.
Travel insurance is also offered through CISI and Travel Insured International. Please note that this plan must be purchased within 21 days of paying your first fee. For example, if looking to insure the cost of the program, the plan must be purchased within 21 days of paying the commitment fee to International Programs. If wishing to insure only the cost of the flight, the plan must be purchased within 21 days of purchasing airfare.
Travel Resources
University Policies & Resources
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Clery Act
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Florida State University study center safety guides include institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The report also contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off campus buildings or property owned or controlled by The Florida State University; and on public property within or immediately adjacent and accessible from the campus. A paper copy is available upon request to FSU International Programs at A5500 University Center, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2420, or by contacting FSU International Programs at (850) 644-3272 or (800) 374-8581.
Copies are also available from the study center administrative offices, or you may download from the links below: