Tuition and Fees

Study abroad can be surprisingly affordable if you plan well, and often your existing financial aid will transfer. In addition, to help students afford study abroad, ISDSI charges a comprehensive fee so that there are no “hidden” or “extra” fees and costs that you have to pay once you arrive.

When comparing the costs of study abroad, many programs will make students pay for the cost of local travel, food, books, readers, and more. We’ve been on financial aid and put ourselves through college — there are no hidden costs once you arrive in Thailand.

OUR COMPREHENSIVE FEE INCLUDES:

• Tuition
• Housing
• In-country books/readers
• Program related travel
• Program related food (on expeditions, etc.)
• Monthly cash stipend for food not covered on expeditions

THE only things our FEE DOES NOT COVER are THE FOLLOWING:

• Roundtrip airfare to Thailand
• Thai Visa
• Insurance (this may be paid for by your institution — check with your study abroad office)
• Any personal clothing or gear you might need for your semester
• All students will be issued an ISDSI transcript. If needed a transcript from our School of Record, the University of Minnesota, is available for a $450 fee.

If you are considering an ISDSI program, please contact us at [email protected] to find out about scholarship opportunities that are available.  Some scholarships require quite a bit of lead time, so the sooner you contact us the better we will be able to help you with applying for scholarships.

Semester programs: 2026-2027

Summer programs: 2026

Billing FAQ

1. When will my payment be due?

Invoices will be issued 60 days before your program start date and will be due within 30 days. The payment due dates will therefore be approximately as follows:

• Beginning of May for summer programs starting in June
• Beginning of August for fall semester programs
• Mid-December for spring semester programs

If your school is paying your bill on your behalf, the invoice will be sent to them instead of you.

2. How can payments be made?

We accept payments by bank transfer, check or Zelle. The details will be included on your invoice.

3. Can a payment plan be arranged?

Yes, we can work with you if you need a payment plan. Please reach out to [email protected] as soon as possible to request this option.

4. What do I do if my financial aid is not disbursed by the due date?

We will work with you to create a financial plan where partial payment is made on the due date and the balance is paid after the aid is disbursed. Please reach out to [email protected] to discuss this if you need this option.

5. What is the refund policy if I withdraw?

If you withdraw before the first day of the program, you will be eligible for a refund minus any non-recoverable costs. These non-recoverable costs will be determined at the time of withdrawal but may include any in-country travel expenses already paid for, visa fees for program travel already paid for, registration fees for Maejo University already paid for, and others. If you withdraw after the first day of the program, no refund is available.