Deposit, Cancellation & Changes

Program Deposit

A place in the program is not ensured until a non-refundable deposit of $500 has been received. The deposit will be deducted from the invoice which is sent to you or to the institution that issues payment for you. If you are not certain whether you pay the deposit or whether your school pays for it, please check with your study abroad advisor or contact the North American Office at 1-800-247-3477 (non-US no: (612) 627-0140 or click here to send an e-mail. Your classes, housing, study tours, etc., will not be confirmed until this deposit is received. This deposit will be deducted from the invoice issued to you or to the institution that issues payment for you.

Program Change Fee

Making any changes to your primary program of attendance or summer course registration within 30 days of the program start date will result in a charge of US $150. This amount will go toward covering the costs associated with changing study tour travel arrangements. Prior to this, you are welcome to change your primary DIS program at no charge as long as you meet the specific requirements associated with that program choice.  This policy only applies to changing a core course or summer courses and its associated study tours, but not to elective course changes.

Refund Policy - Cancellation

1. If you withdraw 31 days or more prior to the arrival day specified for your term of attendance, we will refund 100 percent of the total program cost, except the non-refundable deposit of $500

2. If you withdraw 30 days or less prior to the arrival day as specified for your term of attendance we will refund 50 % of the total program cost, except the non-refundable deposit of $500

3. If you withdraw on or after the arrival day no refund will be issued.