Study abroad FAQ's

At Friday, we welcome questions from students and college faculty and administrators. Don't see your question here? Check Academic FAQs or contact us.

  How do I apply?

The steps for applying can be found here.

  Who can study abroad with Friday?

Every year, hundreds of college students study abroad with Friday. You needn't have international experience and you don't need to be fluent in a foreign language, but you should have completed at least one year of college.

  How do I find out if I am accepted to the university/college which Friday offers?

We'll send you an e-mail within three weeks of receiving a completed application that lets you know when you are accepted. You'll also receive information about your study center through your online Friday account. To reserve a place in your program of choice, send in the confirmation fee as requested.

  How much does it cost to study with Friday?

Most students are billed by their college or university for study abroad. Friday collects the counseling charge of 20US$  for  the assessment. Questions? Check with your college's business office or study abroad office, or feel free to contact Friday’s Advisor.

  What if I enroll and then decide later that I don't want to study abroad after all?

After you have been accepted to study abroad through Friday and have paid your confirmation fee, a place will be reserved for you. If you need to withdraw from the program before departure from. for any reason, the college/university will issue a full refund minus the application fee, confirmation fee, and any non-refundable on-site costs incurred. If you withdraw, you can always decide to defer your application to a later semester. To do this, just call the Friday Central Office and talk to one of our program staff. If you withdraw from the program after arrival abroad, you will be refunded a percentage of your fee, after non-refundable in-country expenses and the administrative fee are subtracted:

If you withdraw during

• Week one: 80 percent refund minus in-country costs
• Week two: 60 percent refund minus in-country costs
• Week three: 40 percent refund minus in-country costs
• Week four: 20 percent refund minus in-country costs
• Week 5 and after: No refund

If you are dismissed from the program, no refund will be issued.

  What kind of health insurance will I need to study abroad?

You must maintain your own major medical insurance coverage from the country while abroad. You should check with your insurance provider to learn how to file claims while abroad and if there are any restrictions on overseas coverage.

  Where will I stay and eat while abroad?

Housing and meal arrangements, which vary from one country to another, are excluded in the University and college’s comprehensive fee. At university/college meals are provided through a subsidized meal plan, students will receive a food allowance to purchase meals at the university dining hall or to buy groceries and cook for themselves if they have kitchen facilities.