What are the refund policies for the Semester?

No refunds are given for any reason, including sickness, family emergencies, or expulsion from the program. For this reason, we strongly encourage all participants to have trip and health insurance to cover the possibility of their not completing the program. In the event that a student leaves the program early, whether voluntarily or at Aerie’s discretion, all expenses associated with their departure from the program, including airfare, travel to and from field sites to airports/ bus facilities, and health costs, are solely the student’s responsibility. If, for example, a student is injured or becomes ill and they are unable to complete some or all of the program, they will be responsible for their own food, housing and any other costs associated with their recovery.