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12 Myths About Studying Abroad

AIFS Abroad

At AIFS Abroad, we’re happy to accept financial aid and any outside grants or scholarships you receive. If you receive financial aid and you’re considering studying abroad, it’s a good idea to talk to your study abroad office and financial aid office to see if it can be applied to your program.

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Why Pay for an Unpaid Internship?

AIFS Abroad

Here’s why thousands of our alumni decided to pay for an unpaid internship: They may be more accessible than you think. If you’re receiving academic credit for your internship abroad, you may be able to use your existing financial aid package through your home university. Your return on investment could be astronomical.

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20+ Questions to Ask When Choosing an Internship Program Provider

AIFS Abroad

This can be a huge benefit — not only because it can help you work toward your degree, but because it may give you access to utilizing financial aid toward your program fees. Is there an alumni network you can talk to, either before or after your program? A huge win! Another internship program provider’s fees may not.

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Choose a College After Being Accepted

Great College Advice

Luckily, if you’ve already been accepted to a school, you should also have been provided your financial aid award letter. Your financial aid award letter should give you a breakdown of these estimated costs (while tuition is set for everyone, other costs, like travel to and from campus, will vary).

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Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed: Strategies for Student Success and Employability: Changing Higher Education Podcast 157 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guests Kathryn Campbell and Dr. Zack Mabel

The Change Leader, Inc.

Providing more financial aid and more information about financial aid can help prospective students make a true risk assessment. Providing more generous financial aid targeted based on need and simple to apply for has a strong positive impact on increasing enrollment and persistence.

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11 Ways Your Payment Solution Should Work for You and Your Students

University Business

Today’s students, parents, alumni, and others expect financial transactions with colleges and universities to be mobile-driven, paper-free, and instantaneous. Financial Transparency The ability to view the student account balance, bill details, financial aid, and payment activity is a basic requirement of any payment solution.

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