Education Abroad provides different levels of service. Upon committing to an international experience, a service fee is charged to either the student account or directly to the department/organization sponsoring the program abroad. This fee is non-refundable.
Full Service Fee
Amount $500
The full service fee typically applies to standard faculty-led programs, exchanges, affiliate provider programs, and transfer credit group programs. Services provided for this fee include but are not limited to:- Vetting vendors and program providers for compliance and risk mitigation
- Developing and administering comprehensive pre-departure orientations and trainings for both students and group leaders
- Supporting students and program leaders abroad, including managing crises and triaging issues
- Working with on-campus partners in incidents involving Title IX and student conduct
- Providing 24/7 emergency support
- Monitoring travel advisories and restrictions in collaboration with the Office of Risk, Ethics, & Compliance (OREC) and other strategic partners
- Reviewing, editing, and processing contracts and International Service Provider (ISP) agreements
- Reviewing and approving student applications, including clearing students for participation through the Student Conduct Office and the Aggie Honor System Office
- Developing program itineraries and managing logistics
- Developing program budgets, including setting program fees and creating budget sheets
- Liaising with program leaders, departments, and units
- Processing and paying program invoices from vendors, including expenses related to faculty participation
- Facilitating access to disability program accommodation via list-sharing and collaboration with Disability Resources
- Coordinating with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and Office of the Registrar to open and reconcile courses (faculty-led courses and placeholder courses)
- Billing students per the timeline established by Student Business Services
- Providing program budgets to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for awarding aid for Education Abroad
- Working with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to ensure that eligible students have access to and receive applicable funding for programs abroad
- Initiating and facilitating transfer credit approval when applicable
- Liaising with host institutions and partners to ensure program services are clearly established and provided as stipulated by the agreement
- Liaising with host institutions and partners to ensure students are enrolled in and receiving the agreed upon credits and courses when applicable
- Marketing and recruitment support, including the development of a program website, hosting recruitment events, and program maintenance in the Education Abroad Portal
- Assessing and evaluating programs upon completion, including compiling student feedback
- Providing resources and programming for returned students (Alumni Ambassador Internship Program, Returnees Workshop, etc.)
Limited Service Fee
Amount: $200
The limited service fee typically applies to limited faculty-led programs, field trips, and group programs by non-academic units. Services provided for this fee include but are not limited to:- Supporting students and program leaders abroad, including managing crises and triaging issues
- Working with on-campus partners in incidents involving Title IX and student conduct
- Providing 24/7 emergency support
- Monitoring travel advisories and restrictions in collaboration with the Office of Risk, Ethics, & Compliance (OREC) and other strategic partners
- Developing and administering comprehensive pre-departure orientations and trainings for both students and group leaders
- Reviewing and approving student applications, including clearing students for participation through the Student Conduct Office and the Aggie Honor System Office
- Facilitating access to disability program accommodation via list-sharing and collaboration with Disability Resources
- Coordinating with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and Office of the Registrar to open and reconcile courses (faculty-led courses and placeholder courses)
- Working with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to ensure that eligible students have access to and receive applicable funding for programs abroad
- Liaising with host institutions and partners to ensure program services are clearly established and provided as stipulated by the agreement
- Liaising with host institutions and partners to ensure students are enrolled in and receiving the agreed upon credits and courses when applicable
- Marketing and recruitment support, including the development of a program website, hosting recruitment events, and program maintenance in the Education Abroad Portal
- Assessing and evaluating programs upon completion, including compiling student feedback
- Providing resources and programming for returned students (Alumni Ambassador Internship Program, Returnees Workshop, etc.)
In addition to the above, Education Abroad will also provide the following for group virtual programs:
- Vetting vendors and program providers for compliance and risk mitigation
- Developing program itineraries and managing logistics
- Developing program budgets, including setting program fees and creating budget sheets
- Liaising with program leaders, departments, and units
- Initiating and facilitating transfer credit approval when applicable;
- Processing and paying program invoices from vendors, including expenses related to faculty participation
- Billing students per the time line established by Student Business Services
- Providing program budgets to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for awarding aid for Education Abroad
Registration Fee
Amount: Variable
The registration fee typically applies to independent experiences and group programs by recognized student organizations. Services provided for this fee include but are not limited to:- Supporting students and program leaders abroad, including managing crises and triaging issues
- Working with on-campus partners in incidents involving Title IX and student conduct
- Providing 24/7 emergency support
- Monitoring travel advisories and restrictions in collaboration with the Office of Risk, Ethics, & Compliance (OREC) and other strategic partners
- Developing and administering comprehensive pre-departure orientations and trainings for both students and group leaders
- Reviewing and approving student applications, including clearing students for participation through the Student Conduct Office and the Aggie Honor System Office
- Facilitating access to disability program accommodation via list-sharing and collaboration with Disability Resources
- Working with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to ensure that eligible students have access to and receive applicable funding for programs abroad
- Facilitating access to international health insurance through TAMU policy with CISI either via self-enrollment or group enrollment depending on the program structure.
In addition to the above, Education Abroad will also provide the following for individual virtual programs:
- Initiating and facilitating transfer credit approval when applicable
- Liaising with program leaders, departments, and units
- Providing program budgets to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for awarding aid for Education Abroad