Payment of university fees

Fees for your Universities in the USA program must be paid directly to Study Group according to our payment policy.

When are the fees payable?

Deposit

Once you have been accepted at a University, you must pay a deposit (usually $500) to confirm your placement and intention. Upon receipt of your deposit, you will be sent an I-20 immigration document, issued by the University. The I-20 document is required to start the process of obtaining a student visa to enter the United States.

Your tuition deposit is refundable if your request for a visa is denied.

Payment in full

• due on July 1st for the Fall semester (August/September start)
• due on November 1st for the Spring semester (January start)
• due on April 1st for the Summer semester (May start) - preparation programs only 

If you are accepted by a university after these due dates, you are required to pay your deposit immediately upon receipt of an acceptance letter, and to pay your bill in full prior to your departure for the United States, or within 30 days of deposit, whichever comes first.

Do I have to pay all the fees in advance?

No. An installment payment plan, which spreads the cost of a university program over a longer period, is available if requested prior to your arrival in the United States.

You can choose to pay fees in two installments for an additional $500 service charge. The payment plan allows you to pay 60% of fees before the start of the first semester. The second installment of 40% is due before the start of the second semester. 

• If you begin studies in the Fall semester, the first payment is due July 1st and the second payment is due on November 1st
• If you begin studies in the Spring semester, the first payment is due on November 1st and the second payment is due on July 1st

How can fees be paid?

We advise paying by wire transfer but accept payment by:

• Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit cards
• Bank transfer (electronic wire transfer)
• US dollar check
• Bank Draft drawn in US dollars

Are there charges for late payments?

• Students with balances due after 30 days are subject to a $500 late payment fee.
• Payments by credit card after the due date will be subject to a fee of 2% of the total program value unless you have paid for the optional payment plan.