Learn more about the programs available through this NDSU Affiliated Program Provider

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Studying Abroad with AIFS
An NDSU Affiliate Program

2. Location, Location, Location…
AIFS provides study abroad programs in 23 countries:
Argentina Germany
Australia Greece
Austria India
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Botswana Ireland
Brazil Italy
Chile New Zealand
China Peru
Costa Rica Russia
Cuba South Africa
Czech Republic Spain
England Turkey
France

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You’ve Got Options:
 Summer programs ranging  3 Week January-term
from 3-12 weeks in programs in Costa
Rica, England, France, Italy,
Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chin
and Spain
a, Costa Rica, Czech
 Semester programs in 18
Republic, England, France, Ge
different countries around
rmany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, P
the globe.
eru, Russia, South
 Year-long programs in 17
Africa, Spain, Turkey. We also
different countries around
have two multi-country the globe.
programs.

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The AIFS Difference:
 Since 1964, over 1.5 million
students have traveled
abroad with AIFS.
 With more than 45 years of
experience, we have the
resources and experience to
provide what you want and
need in a study abroad
program, and to safeguard
your welfare around the
globe.

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Studying
Internships
Service Learning
Volunteering
AIFS has several different types of programs available. You can take
classes in your major, minor or electives to help you stay on track for
graduation.
Also, you don’t have to know a foreign language before you go. You can
learn (or continue learning) a foreign language on-site and your other
classes are taught in English.

6. + And when it
comes to
logistics,
We’ve got you
covered…
All AIFS programs include:
 Housing  Excursions
 Meals  Pre-departure advising and support
 Transcripts  On-site orientation
 On-site staff and support
 Insurance

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We can
even
handle
your
travel!
Round trip flight packages are available from more
than 20 US cities and include your transportation to
and from the host campus.
* European flight packages include a 3-day stop-over in London.

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Money? Money. Money!
 NDSU students currently receiving financial aid who are
enrolled in a study abroad program are eligible to use that
aid toward paying their program costs.
 AIFS offers more than $600,000 in scholarships annually.
 AIFS accepts outside scholarships.
 AIFS has a special program grant for select programs for Fall
2013 and Spring 2014 (see next slide for more details).
 Published program fees are guaranteed in US
Dollars, providing protection against currency fluctuations.
 AIFS does not assess a fee to participants who pay by credit
card, providing hundreds of dollars in savings.

9. + NDSU tuition is waived; students pay
mandated partial NDSU student fees
Additional expenses:
 AIFS Program fee
Affiliate Provider
Program Costs  $95 AIFS application fee
 AIFS program deposit
Eligible students can use financial
aid and scholarships through NDSU.
 Airfare
During the application  Passport and visa
process, students complete a
 Books and supplies
Financial Aid Questionnaire and
then can meet with Student
 NDSU application fee of
Financial Services to discuss their
options. $60 and course fee of $50

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Special NDSU
Program Grants
for Fall 2013
and Spring 2014

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Application Process
 Stopby the NDSU Study Abroad Office in
Memorial Union 116 to pick up an AIFS catalog
and scholarship brochure.
 Application materials are due to NDSU:
 Summer, fall and academic year programs: March 1
 Spring programs: October 1
 Work with AIFS to complete the paperwork needed within
our deadlines
 Summer programs: Feb 15-March 15 (depending on program)
 Fall deadlines: April 1-May 15 (depending on program)
 Spring deadlines: Sept 1-October 15 (depending on program)

12. So, where do YOU want to go?
Visit www.aifsabroad.com to start your journey.

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