CCS Payment, Cancellation & Refund Policy

Nonrefundable CCS Study Abroad Fee and Payments

All COR 374/375 Experiences

In order to apply for any CCS program, each student is required to pay a $200 NONREFUNDABLE study away fee each academic year a student plans to study abroad. Should you decide to change programs, this fee may be applied to another program in the same academic year. The study abroad fee provides basic medical evacuation insurance, travel photos and support services.

Note: Your student tuition account must be in good standing according to the SAU Business Office in order to register for CCS or any kind of study abroad. You will not see CCS charges on your tuition account. Each student has a separate CCS account. When making payments, please specify that the payment is for your CCS account. Otherwise, it will likely be assumed that the payment is for your tuition account. It is advisable to see your Financial Aid Counselor or the Student Accounts Coordinator in the Business Office to discuss funding your CCS program before you enroll. File your FAFSA by February or early March so you can fund your CCS program!

 

University discount eligible students will:

1. Pay the $200 study away fee to enroll.
2. Make your CCS payment through the mySAU portal: Go to the student tab, click on “make a payment” link and choose “Cross Cultural Program.” Make your payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or credit card. Please print your receipt and bring it to the CCS office. You can also pay with a check or cash at the business office. Note: A service fee of 2.75% is charged for credit card transactions. Credit cards accepted are MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Visa or Diner’s Club. No service fee for EFT or check payment. Contact the business office at 517-750-6421 for more information.

CCS Program Withdrawal

Withdraw In Writing: 

Once accepted, your CCS application and forms are considered binding; therefore, cancellation must be submitted in writing to the CCS office.

Travel Insurance

Students may purchase trip cancellation insurance on their own and are encouraged to speak with CCS personnel to get information on obtaining such insurance. This insurance is available from various insurance providers. One such provider, Travel Guard, has information available on their website: www.travelguard.com. Air tickets purchased for CCS programs are nonrefundable tickets. It is recommended that students consider insuring at least the cost of their air ticket. Please inform the CCS office if you purchase travel insurance.

Immunizations/Medications

It is recommended that you work with your primary care physician (PCP) or local travel clinic for travel immunizations. Holton Health and Wellness Services (HHWS) can help students obtain immunizations and prescriptions if students order, pay for and make appointments for those services at least 60-90 days prior to their program.

▲ required for entry to some countries ● strongly recommended by SAU/CDC

1. CCS program costs are monies paid out for goods, services, and required activities on your experience and therefore, must be remitted in U.S. dollars per institution policy.

2. Passport, trip cancellation insurance and immunization/medication costs are NOT included in the CCS program cost.

3. Prices are subject to change. Many insurance companies do not cover travel immunizations but do cover routine immunizations. Students are encouraged to check with their insurance provider to verify coverage. Students whose insurance covers these shots should obtain immunizations at their Primary Care Physician’s office or a local travel clinic. Immunization records with the student’s name clearly printed on the record may be faxed to the HHWS at 833-561-2587.