IAU - Study Abroad Programs in France

Payments

Unless there is a prior billing arrangement with the student's host institution, IAU will send an invoice to the student's permanent address. All fees are due one month before the semester begins. IAU accepts credit cards (Visa or MasterCard) and personal or bank checks as means of payment.

When paying by check, please send payment to:

Institute for American Universities
PO Box 66973141
Chicago, IL 60666-0973

If paying by credit card, please send credit card authorization form to:

Institute for American Universities

1830 Sherman Avenue, Suite 402

Evanston, IL 60201

or fax to: 1-847-864-6897

All payments must be clearly marked with the student's name and program.

Students who expect to receive financial aid should notify the IAU Admissions Office immediately and must have their Financial Aid Advisor forward a copy of their financial aid package.

Refunds

In case of cancellation, the refund policy is as follows:

Refunds may be granted only if email notice of withdrawal, sent by student or sponsoring institution, is received by IAU’s Registrar according to the schedule below:

Fall semester students

Prior to August 1: full refund of all fees paid (excluding enrollment deposit)
Between August 1 and the end of the first week of the semester: 20% tuition, 75% of housing
After the first week of the semester: no tuition or housing refunds

Spring semester students

Prior to December 1: full refund of all fees paid (excluding enrollment deposit)
Between December 1 and the end of the first week of the semester: 20% tuition, 75% of housing
After the first week of the semester: no tuition or housing refunds

Summer term students

Prior to May 1: full refund of all fees paid (excluding enrollment deposit)
Between May 1 and the start of the term: no tuition refund, 50% of housing
After the start of the term: no tuition or housing refunds