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Program Costs & Billing

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Program Costs

Program costs can be found on each program's page. In addition, a downloadable PDF of costs for all programs for the coming academic year can be downloaded here (PDF).

Financial Planners

In addition to the program cost, students should plan for additional expenses such as airfare, a passport, visas, medical costs, and personal spending. Check out the location-specific guides for an estimated breakdown of these additional expenses along with information about the local currency, program-specific tips, billing deadlines, and financial aid. [row] [column lg="6" md="6" sm="6" xs="12" ]
  • Australia (PDF)
  • Bhutan (PDF)
  • Cambodia (PDF)
  • Chile (PDF)
  • Costa Rica (PDF)
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  • Kenya (PDF)
  • Panama (PDF)
  • Peru (PDF)
  • Tanzania (PDF)
  • Turks & Caicos Islands (PDF)
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Program Commitment Deposit

A Program Commitment Deposit of $600 (semester) or $300 (summer) is required to confirm your participation on an SFS program. This is the first payment toward your SFS tuition and not an additional fee. Either you or your home school must submit the Program Commitment Deposit within 10 business days of receiving your enrollment contract. Students are not considered enrolled in the program, and financial aid applications will not be reviewed, until this deposit is received. To verify whether you or your home school is responsible for paying your deposit, please check your enrollment contract. If your home school will be paying your deposit to SFS, we will work with them directly to receive this payment. If you or your home school have any questions about the deposit, please contact Student Billing at billing@fieldstudies.org. [fourth_section] =>

The SFS Billing Policy

Students will receive an invoice from our billing department via mail or email, about 30 days prior to the billing deadline for their session (listed below). You will not be allowed to participate in the program with an outstanding tuition balance. For applicants who apply after these deadlines, tuition is due upon receipt of the invoice. Make A Payment

SFS Billing Timeline and Deadlines

The deadlines for tuition and room & board payments due to SFS are as follows: [row] [column lg="6" md="6" sm="6" xs="12" ] Summer I or Summer Combined: April 1 Summer II: April 30 Fall Programs: June 1 Spring Programs: October 30 [/column] [column lg="6" md="6" sm="6" xs="12" ] Please note that these are not application deadlines and we will work with students on an individual basis if they apply to a session after these dates have passed. Not all students pay SFS directly. Your home school may be responsible for making the payments; if this is the case we will indicate it in your acceptance email and send an invoice to your school. [/column] [/row] [callout_section] => {"rows":[{"is_hidden":true,"inactive":false}]} [last_section] => [first_section] =>  

Studying abroad is an investment in your future.

SFS program costs cover the following: [row] [column lg="6" md="6" sm="6" xs="12"]
  • Pre-program advising, visa and travel coordination
  • Tuition and research fees
  • Housing at the field station and on excursions
  • Daily meals and snacks
  • Airport transfers for arrival and departure
  • Field excursions, expeditions, and cultural activities
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  • On-program transportation, unless otherwise noted
  • Student success and wellness team on site
  • 24/7 mental health and well-being support
  • Emergency evacuation and repatriation insurance
  • Official transcript with 16-18 credits (semester), or 4-8 credits (summer)
[/column] [/row] Your SFS program cost does not include flights to and from the program (i.e. flights between the U.S., or your home airport, and the program's designated in-country airport). Find program cost information below and visit our Financial Aid page for more information on SFS need-based scholarships, grants, and loans. [fifth_section] =>

Refund Policy

We know that study abroad is an investment in your future, and from the moment you confirm your enrollment and pay your non-refundable program commitment deposit, we secure your spot on the program and include you in our program planning and preparation. Under certain circumstances, SFS offers refunds for the following payments only: the program deposit, tuition, or room and board. SFS will not offer refunds for any other costs associated with the program, including but not limited to flights, flight cancellation fees, other transportation expenses, visas, immunizations, or any other expenses related to program participation. In the event of a dismissal from an SFS program no refunds will be issued. SFS’s duties and obligations may be modified or suspended immediately, without notice, because of force majeure events, including, but not limited to, fire, acts of God, war, governmental action (including without limitation declaration of emergency or exercise of emergency powers), terrorism, epidemic, pandemic, or any other event beyond SFS’s control. If such an event occurs, SFS’s duties and obligations may be modified, suspended, or postponed until such a time as SFS, in its sole discretion, may safely resume operations. In the unfortunate event of a forced program cancellation, SFS may, in its discretion, extend or amend the program schedule if SFS is able to resume operations, in order to make up for a closure. In the event of force majeure circumstances, there is no presumption of a refund of any kind including for tuition, fees, or charges, and room and board. If a refund is offered, it will be at SFS’s discretion. Notice of withdrawals must be submitted in writing to SFS.
  1. Withdrawal prior to the start of the program, email admissions@fieldstudies.org.
  2. Withdrawal after the start of the program, submit in writing to the program Center Director.
[toggles] [toggle title="Standard Refund Policy"] Semester Program: Student Withdrawal Refund Policy Students who voluntarily withdraw from an SFS program, or withdraw because a home institution requires it, are entitled to a refund based on the following schedule:
  • If withdrawal occurs 91 or more days prior to the start of the program, SFS will issue a full refund excluding the deposit, or a student may apply the amount paid to a different SFS program, depending on available capacity. Payment or refund of a difference in program costs may apply.
  • If withdrawal occurs within 90 to 61 days prior to the start of the program, SFS will issue a 50% refund excluding the deposit.
  • If withdrawal occurs within 60 days prior to 14 days after the start of the program, SFS will issue a 25% refund excluding the deposit.
  • If voluntary withdrawal occurs 15 or more days after the start of the program, or if a withdrawal is mandated by a home institution, or if a student is asked to leave the program, SFS will not issue any refund, as indicated in the General Refund Policy.
Summer Programs: Student Withdrawal Refund Policy Students who voluntarily withdraw from an SFS program, or withdraw because a home institution requires it, are entitled to a refund based on the following schedule:
  • If withdrawal occurs 52 or more days prior to the start of the program, SFS will issue a full refund excluding the deposit, or a student may apply the amount paid to a different SFS program, depending on available capacity. Payment or refund of a difference in program costs may apply.
  • If withdrawal occurs up to 51 days prior to the first day of the program, SFS will issue a 50% refund excluding the deposit.
  • If voluntary withdrawal occurs after the start of the program, or if a withdrawal is mandated by a home institution, or if a student is asked to leave the program, SFS will not issue any refund, as indicated in the General Refund Policy.
SFS Cancellation Refund Policy If SFS cancels or suspends a program for reasons unrelated to force majeure events, students are eligible for a refund based on the following schedule:
  • If program cancellation occurs before the start of the program, SFS will issue a full refund of program deposit, tuition, and room and board. Alternatively, a student may elect to apply the amount paid to a different SFS program, dependent on available capacity, and contingent on approval of the home institution. Payment or refund of a difference in program costs may apply.
  • If program cancellation occurs after the start of the program, SFS will issue a pro-rated refund of the program deposit, tuition, and room and board based on the week of cancellation, informed by SFS’s ability to negotiate refunds from vendors. The final value and form of this refund will be determined by SFS at its sole discretion.
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Program Costs

Program costs can be found on each program's page. In addition, a downloadable PDF of costs for all programs for the coming academic year can be downloaded here (PDF).

Financial Planners

In addition to the program cost, students should plan for additional expenses such as airfare, a passport, visas, medical costs, and personal spending. Check out the location-specific guides for an estimated breakdown of these additional expenses along with information about the local currency, program-specific tips, billing deadlines, and financial aid. [row] [column lg="6" md="6" sm="6" xs="12" ]
  • Australia (PDF)
  • Bhutan (PDF)
  • Cambodia (PDF)
  • Chile (PDF)
  • Costa Rica (PDF)
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  • Kenya (PDF)
  • Panama (PDF)
  • Peru (PDF)
  • Tanzania (PDF)
  • Turks & Caicos Islands (PDF)
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Program Commitment Deposit

A Program Commitment Deposit of $600 (semester) or $300 (summer) is required to confirm your participation on an SFS program. This is the first payment toward your SFS tuition and not an additional fee. Either you or your home school must submit the Program Commitment Deposit within 10 business days of receiving your enrollment contract. Students are not considered enrolled in the program, and financial aid applications will not be reviewed, until this deposit is received. To verify whether you or your home school is responsible for paying your deposit, please check your enrollment contract. If your home school will be paying your deposit to SFS, we will work with them directly to receive this payment. If you or your home school have any questions about the deposit, please contact Student Billing at billing@fieldstudies.org. [fourth_section] =>

The SFS Billing Policy

Students will receive an invoice from our billing department via mail or email, about 30 days prior to the billing deadline for their session (listed below). You will not be allowed to participate in the program with an outstanding tuition balance. For applicants who apply after these deadlines, tuition is due upon receipt of the invoice. Make A Payment

SFS Billing Timeline and Deadlines

The deadlines for tuition and room & board payments due to SFS are as follows: [row] [column lg="6" md="6" sm="6" xs="12" ] Summer I or Summer Combined: April 1 Summer II: April 30 Fall Programs: June 1 Spring Programs: October 30 [/column] [column lg="6" md="6" sm="6" xs="12" ] Please note that these are not application deadlines and we will work with students on an individual basis if they apply to a session after these dates have passed. Not all students pay SFS directly. Your home school may be responsible for making the payments; if this is the case we will indicate it in your acceptance email and send an invoice to your school. [/column] [/row] [callout_section] => stdClass Object ( [rows] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [is_hidden] => 1 [inactive] => ) ) ) [last_section] => [first_section] =>  

Studying abroad is an investment in your future.

SFS program costs cover the following: [row] [column lg="6" md="6" sm="6" xs="12"]
  • Pre-program advising, visa and travel coordination
  • Tuition and research fees
  • Housing at the field station and on excursions
  • Daily meals and snacks
  • Airport transfers for arrival and departure
  • Field excursions, expeditions, and cultural activities
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  • On-program transportation, unless otherwise noted
  • Student success and wellness team on site
  • 24/7 mental health and well-being support
  • Emergency evacuation and repatriation insurance
  • Official transcript with 16-18 credits (semester), or 4-8 credits (summer)
[/column] [/row] Your SFS program cost does not include flights to and from the program (i.e. flights between the U.S., or your home airport, and the program's designated in-country airport). Find program cost information below and visit our Financial Aid page for more information on SFS need-based scholarships, grants, and loans. [fifth_section] =>

Refund Policy

We know that study abroad is an investment in your future, and from the moment you confirm your enrollment and pay your non-refundable program commitment deposit, we secure your spot on the program and include you in our program planning and preparation. Under certain circumstances, SFS offers refunds for the following payments only: the program deposit, tuition, or room and board. SFS will not offer refunds for any other costs associated with the program, including but not limited to flights, flight cancellation fees, other transportation expenses, visas, immunizations, or any other expenses related to program participation. In the event of a dismissal from an SFS program no refunds will be issued. SFS’s duties and obligations may be modified or suspended immediately, without notice, because of force majeure events, including, but not limited to, fire, acts of God, war, governmental action (including without limitation declaration of emergency or exercise of emergency powers), terrorism, epidemic, pandemic, or any other event beyond SFS’s control. If such an event occurs, SFS’s duties and obligations may be modified, suspended, or postponed until such a time as SFS, in its sole discretion, may safely resume operations. In the unfortunate event of a forced program cancellation, SFS may, in its discretion, extend or amend the program schedule if SFS is able to resume operations, in order to make up for a closure. In the event of force majeure circumstances, there is no presumption of a refund of any kind including for tuition, fees, or charges, and room and board. If a refund is offered, it will be at SFS’s discretion. Notice of withdrawals must be submitted in writing to SFS.
  1. Withdrawal prior to the start of the program, email admissions@fieldstudies.org.
  2. Withdrawal after the start of the program, submit in writing to the program Center Director.
[toggles] [toggle title="Standard Refund Policy"] Semester Program: Student Withdrawal Refund Policy Students who voluntarily withdraw from an SFS program, or withdraw because a home institution requires it, are entitled to a refund based on the following schedule:
  • If withdrawal occurs 91 or more days prior to the start of the program, SFS will issue a full refund excluding the deposit, or a student may apply the amount paid to a different SFS program, depending on available capacity. Payment or refund of a difference in program costs may apply.
  • If withdrawal occurs within 90 to 61 days prior to the start of the program, SFS will issue a 50% refund excluding the deposit.
  • If withdrawal occurs within 60 days prior to 14 days after the start of the program, SFS will issue a 25% refund excluding the deposit.
  • If voluntary withdrawal occurs 15 or more days after the start of the program, or if a withdrawal is mandated by a home institution, or if a student is asked to leave the program, SFS will not issue any refund, as indicated in the General Refund Policy.
Summer Programs: Student Withdrawal Refund Policy Students who voluntarily withdraw from an SFS program, or withdraw because a home institution requires it, are entitled to a refund based on the following schedule:
  • If withdrawal occurs 52 or more days prior to the start of the program, SFS will issue a full refund excluding the deposit, or a student may apply the amount paid to a different SFS program, depending on available capacity. Payment or refund of a difference in program costs may apply.
  • If withdrawal occurs up to 51 days prior to the first day of the program, SFS will issue a 50% refund excluding the deposit.
  • If voluntary withdrawal occurs after the start of the program, or if a withdrawal is mandated by a home institution, or if a student is asked to leave the program, SFS will not issue any refund, as indicated in the General Refund Policy.
SFS Cancellation Refund Policy If SFS cancels or suspends a program for reasons unrelated to force majeure events, students are eligible for a refund based on the following schedule:
  • If program cancellation occurs before the start of the program, SFS will issue a full refund of program deposit, tuition, and room and board. Alternatively, a student may elect to apply the amount paid to a different SFS program, dependent on available capacity, and contingent on approval of the home institution. Payment or refund of a difference in program costs may apply.
  • If program cancellation occurs after the start of the program, SFS will issue a pro-rated refund of the program deposit, tuition, and room and board based on the week of cancellation, informed by SFS’s ability to negotiate refunds from vendors. The final value and form of this refund will be determined by SFS at its sole discretion.
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Studying abroad is an investment in your future.

SFS program costs cover the following:

  • Pre-program advising, visa and travel coordination
  • Tuition and research fees
  • Housing at the field station and on excursions
  • Daily meals and snacks
  • Airport transfers for arrival and departure
  • Field excursions, expeditions, and cultural activities

  • On-program transportation, unless otherwise noted
  • Student success and wellness team on site
  • 24/7 mental health and well-being support
  • Emergency evacuation and repatriation insurance
  • Official transcript with 16-18 credits (semester), or 4-8 credits (summer)

Your SFS program cost does not include flights to and from the program (i.e. flights between the U.S., or your home airport, and the program’s designated in-country airport).

Find program cost information below and visit our Financial Aid page for more information on SFS need-based scholarships, grants, and loans.

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Program Costs

Program costs can be found on each program’s page. In addition, a downloadable PDF of costs for all programs for the coming academic year can be downloaded here (PDF).

Financial Planners

In addition to the program cost, students should plan for additional expenses such as airfare, a passport, visas, medical costs, and personal spending. Check out the location-specific guides for an estimated breakdown of these additional expenses along with information about the local currency, program-specific tips, billing deadlines, and financial aid.

  • Australia (PDF)
  • Bhutan (PDF)
  • Cambodia (PDF)
  • Chile (PDF)
  • Costa Rica (PDF)

  • Kenya (PDF)
  • Panama (PDF)
  • Peru (PDF)
  • Tanzania (PDF)
  • Turks & Caicos Islands (PDF)


Program Commitment Deposit

A Program Commitment Deposit of $600 (semester) or $300 (summer) is required to confirm your participation on an SFS program. This is the first payment toward your SFS tuition and not an additional fee. Either you or your home school must submit the Program Commitment Deposit within 10 business days of receiving your enrollment contract. Students are not considered enrolled in the program, and financial aid applications will not be reviewed, until this deposit is received.

To verify whether you or your home school is responsible for paying your deposit, please check your enrollment contract. If your home school will be paying your deposit to SFS, we will work with them directly to receive this payment.

If you or your home school have any questions about the deposit, please contact Student Billing at billing@fieldstudies.org.


The SFS Billing Policy

Students will receive an invoice from our billing department via mail or email, about 30 days prior to the billing deadline for their session (listed below). You will not be allowed to participate in the program with an outstanding tuition balance. For applicants who apply after these deadlines, tuition is due upon receipt of the invoice.

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SFS Billing Timeline and Deadlines

The deadlines for tuition and room & board payments due to SFS are as follows:

Summer I or Summer Combined: April 1
Summer II: April 30
Fall Programs: June 1
Spring Programs: October 30
Please note that these are not application deadlines and we will work with students on an individual basis if they apply to a session after these dates have passed.

Not all students pay SFS directly. Your home school may be responsible for making the payments; if this is the case we will indicate it in your acceptance email and send an invoice to your school.


Refund Policy

We know that study abroad is an investment in your future, and from the moment you confirm your enrollment and pay your non-refundable program commitment deposit, we secure your spot on the program and include you in our program planning and preparation.

Under certain circumstances, SFS offers refunds for the following payments only: the program deposit, tuition, or room and board. SFS will not offer refunds for any other costs associated with the program, including but not limited to flights, flight cancellation fees, other transportation expenses, visas, immunizations, or any other expenses related to program participation. In the event of a dismissal from an SFS program no refunds will be issued.

SFS’s duties and obligations may be modified or suspended immediately, without notice, because of force majeure events, including, but not limited to, fire, acts of God, war, governmental action (including without limitation declaration of emergency or exercise of emergency powers), terrorism, epidemic, pandemic, or any other event beyond SFS’s control. If such an event occurs, SFS’s duties and obligations may be modified, suspended, or postponed until such a time as SFS, in its sole discretion, may safely resume operations. In the unfortunate event of a forced program cancellation, SFS may, in its discretion, extend or amend the program schedule if SFS is able to resume operations, in order to make up for a closure. In the event of force majeure circumstances, there is no presumption of a refund of any kind including for tuition, fees, or charges, and room and board. If a refund is offered, it will be at SFS’s discretion.

Notice of withdrawals must be submitted in writing to SFS.

  1. Withdrawal prior to the start of the program, email admissions@fieldstudies.org.
  2. Withdrawal after the start of the program, submit in writing to the program Center Director.

Standard Refund Policy


Semester Program: Student Withdrawal Refund Policy
Students who voluntarily withdraw from an SFS program, or withdraw because a home institution requires it, are entitled to a refund based on the following schedule:

  • If withdrawal occurs 91 or more days prior to the start of the program, SFS will issue a full refund excluding the deposit, or a student may apply the amount paid to a different SFS program, depending on available capacity. Payment or refund of a difference in program costs may apply.
  • If withdrawal occurs within 90 to 61 days prior to the start of the program, SFS will issue a 50% refund excluding the deposit.
  • If withdrawal occurs within 60 days prior to 14 days after the start of the program, SFS will issue a 25% refund excluding the deposit.
  • If voluntary withdrawal occurs 15 or more days after the start of the program, or if a withdrawal is mandated by a home institution, or if a student is asked to leave the program, SFS will not issue any refund, as indicated in the General Refund Policy.

Summer Programs: Student Withdrawal Refund Policy
Students who voluntarily withdraw from an SFS program, or withdraw because a home institution requires it, are entitled to a refund based on the following schedule:

  • If withdrawal occurs 52 or more days prior to the start of the program, SFS will issue a full refund excluding the deposit, or a student may apply the amount paid to a different SFS program, depending on available capacity. Payment or refund of a difference in program costs may apply.
  • If withdrawal occurs up to 51 days prior to the first day of the program, SFS will issue a 50% refund excluding the deposit.
  • If voluntary withdrawal occurs after the start of the program, or if a withdrawal is mandated by a home institution, or if a student is asked to leave the program, SFS will not issue any refund, as indicated in the General Refund Policy.

SFS Cancellation Refund Policy
If SFS cancels or suspends a program for reasons unrelated to force majeure events, students are eligible for a refund based on the following schedule:

  • If program cancellation occurs before the start of the program, SFS will issue a full refund of program deposit, tuition, and room and board. Alternatively, a student may elect to apply the amount paid to a different SFS program, dependent on available capacity, and contingent on approval of the home institution. Payment or refund of a difference in program costs may apply.
  • If program cancellation occurs after the start of the program, SFS will issue a pro-rated refund of the program deposit, tuition, and room and board based on the week of cancellation, informed by SFS’s ability to negotiate refunds from vendors. The final value and form of this refund will be determined by SFS at its sole discretion.

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