Student Handbook - ISEP Program Options

ISEP offers two types of programs: ISEP-Exchange and ISEP-Direct. The benefits and obligations described in this section generally apply to both program types. However, some ISEP-Direct programs have variations in the benefit packages, such as opting out of meal plans. See your IIS and PPAF for the specifics of your benefits.

ISEP-Exchange programs are based on the exchange of benefits between institutions. As a participant, you pay a fee to your home institution based on the cost of regular tuition, fees, housing, and meals, thus creating a “place” and set of benefits for an incoming international student. Each international student makes a similar arrangement at his or her home institution, creating a “place” and a set of benefits for you at your host institution.

ISEP-Direct programs all include tuition and administrative fees, but housing and meal benefits vary by program (check your host IIS and PPAF). As a participant, you pay a fee that covers the benefits of your ISEP-Direct program. Specifically, your host institution bills ISEP for provided benefits, then ISEP bills your home institution, which collects the fee.