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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 Students whose offer of admission to Florida State University is rescinded after the commitment fee is paid will not be eligible to participate but will remain fee liable for the commitment fee.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 non-refundable commitment fee demonstrates intent to participate in the program. Participants who submit a cancellation request on or before the fall full payment due date will remain financially liable for the Commitment Fee. Failure to pay or defer the remaining balance of the fall program fee by the due date will result in cancellation from the program. Participants who pay or defer the remaining balance of the fall program fee but submit a cancellation request after the full payment due date will remain financially liable for the entire fall program fee, including the Commitment Fee.
• Spring term: 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 two consecutive semesters abroad and a minimum of 15 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.

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.

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

SUBMITTING CANCELLATION REQUESTS

All cancellation requests must be sent directly by the applicant via email to IP-Cancel@fsu.edu. When submitting your cancellation request, please ensure your email includes:

Subject Line: Include your last name and the program code.
Email Body: State the reason for cancellation, include the program code again, and provide your campus ID or EMPLID.

The date that FSU International Programs receives the written cancellation request will be considered the official date of cancellation/withdrawal. Participants admitted to an International Program who cancel after the payment due date has passed will still be responsible for the program fees as outlined below.

FINANCIAL LIABILITY AFTER CANCELLATION

• APPLICATION FEE: All applicants to International Programs must pay a non-refundable, non-transferrable application fee before their application is processed. This fee varies by program and does not guarantee admission.

• COMMITMENT FEE: The Commitment Fee is a non-refundable payment that signifies a financial commitment to participate in a specific International Program. If the Commitment Fee is not paid or deferred by the due date, the applicant will be canceled from the program. This fee varies by program and cannot be transferred between programs or semesters.

• 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: After the Commitment Fee, any outstanding amount is referred to as the remaining balance. Participants who cancel on or before the Full Payment Due Date will only be liable for the Commitment Fee. Failure to pay or defer the remaining belance by the Full Payment Due Date results in cancellation from the program. If payment or deferment is made but cancellation occurs after the Full Payment Due Date, participants are liable for the entire program fee.

• 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

• For internship programs, 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.

• DEFERRED FEES: Participants expecting financial aid or other assistance can defer a portion of their fees through a legally binding fee deferment agreement. Full payment of deferred fees is due by the 10th day of the term abroad. Non-FSU students cannot defer the Commitment Fee but may defer up to half of their remaining balance post-Commitment Fee payment.

• International Programs must receive payment for all deferred fees on or before the 10th day of the program (or the 10th day of the Spring Term for Spring Break programs)

• 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

No refunds or releases from fee liability are possible after a program has begun or after the program or semester has ended. Full refunds, including the Commitment Fee, are granted only under specific conditions such as involuntary military duty, death of the student or immediate family member, prior to the program start, with appropriate documentation.

• 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: Partial refunds excluding the Commitment Fee may be granted for medical withdrawals or other exceptional unforeseen circumstances before the program starts. Appeals must include relevant documentation and are subject to review by the FSU University Health Services and the International Programs Refund Committee.

• 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

To request a partial refund or release of liability, please submit your appeal to the International Programs Refund Committee. Appeals should be emailed to  IP-Cancel@fsu.edu with the following details:

• Subject Line: Include your last name and the program code.

• Attachment: Attach a separate PDF or Word document that outlines a timeline of events. This timeline should detail the reasons for your appeal, including exact dates and times leading up to your official date of cancellation.

• Supporting Documentation: Include any documents that support your timeline of events and substantiate your appeal.

If additional documents or further explanations are required, they will be requested by the committee to ensure a thorough review and to aid in making a fair decision. Please note that submitting an appeal does not guarantee approval.
The Refund Committee will consider the timing of the cancellation in relation to the event necessitating withdrawal and the start date of the program. Approved appeals based on medical withdrawal or exceptional circumstances may result in partial refunds or releases from fee liability, depending on the cancellation date.

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:

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.