Programs and Benefits
For nearly 60 years we have partnered with institutions to bring the highest quality study abroad programs to students nationwide. As with education, study abroad is an ever-evolving process and we continually assess our programs to ensure students get the most out of their experience and provide the resources to ensure faculty and advisors stay informed.
Programs We Offer
Our study and internship programs are available in a wide range of locations during the Semester, Academic Year, Summer and January Term. All programs are highly comprehensive and include tuition, housing, cultural activities and excursions, comprehensive medical and program/tuition refund package and in many cases meal plan.
Study Abroad Programs
- Nearly 60 years of experience
- Volunteer and Service Learning opportunities available
- Optional AIFS Flight Package available
- Unique programs in more than 32 countries in Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa and the Americas
Internship Programs
- Over 20 years of experience
- Part-time and full-time opportunities
- Placements available in over 40 career field areas
- Credit-bearing and non-credit bearing programs available
- Can be taken concurrently with elective coursework from a number of AIFS program locations
Customized Programs
- Nearly 40 years of experience
- High quality services from planning through post-program evaluation
- Program portal access provided to faculty and students
- Logistical support, on-site student services, classrooms, housing facilities, and cultural activities at a location or locations abroad
- Student medical and program fee refund insurances and over $50 million of liability insurance for the U.S. college/university, and ability for schools to be listed as co-insured
- Programs are fully customizable
To learn more about or to request a quote, visit us www.aifsabroad.com/customized
Benefits of Working with AIFS
Health, Safety and Financial Security
- A full-time Resident Director, familiar with the local area, resides on each international campus
- In-house transportation support for guaranteed response on cancelled flights, delays, rerouting or other travel issues when booking an optional AIFS flight package
- Competitive medical and program/tuition insurance package
- All prices guaranteed in U.S. dollars to protect against currency fluctuation
- No hidden fees, administrative fees, or credit card fees
- AIFS holds over $50 million in liability insurance
Advisor Portal (login required)
- View the status of AIFS applicants and participants from your institution
- Request marketing materials
- Access financial aid budgets
- Find detailed contact information for AIFS Regional Representatives, Enrollment Managers, and Admissions Officers
Professional Development Opportunities
- Site visits
- Publications
- Webinars
- Clifton Strengths-based programming
- Workshops
- Focus Groups
- Trainings
Scholarships & Grants
Over 50% of our students receive financial support from AIFS in the form of scholarships or grants. Need and merit scholarships are available and more information can be found here.
Featured scholarships include:
- Russel Taylor Foundation Scholarship, 50% of the program fee
- John S. Linakis Scholarship, $5000 off program fee
AIFS is a Supporting Access Partner of the Fund for Education Abroad. This means that in each academic year, AIFS contributes a specific amount of funds to support both scholarship applicants on AIFS programs, and the daily operations of the organization itself. Together we aim to increase the accessibility of AIFS Abroad study, internship, and customized faculty-led programs for underrepresented participants. We work together on marketing, outreach, and support for applicants and scholars.
Benefits of Working with AIFS
AIFS Study Abroad is pleased to partner with Fairfield University in Connecticut. Fairfield serves as our school of record, offering a broad range of opportunities for innovative programming and expansion of global study centers. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, Charles Dolan School of Business, School of Engineering, and The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Fairfield offers a diverse range of academic programs for its students and is a leader in international education in its own right. This partnership is a truly innovative collaboration that enables AIFS and Fairfield University to develop cutting edge programming in its study, internship, and customized programs.