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Non-Affiliated Programs (RM) (Risk Management Program)

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  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Winter
  • Restrictions: Ithaca applicants only
Program Description:
If one of the Ithaca College, exchange, or affiliated programs does not seem appropriate, Ithaca students can study abroad through any program run by an appropriately accredited institution. Every student has different needs and interests, whether personal, academic or financial, and there are hundreds of well-respected, accredited study abroad programs all over the world to satisfy individual student needs. If a student wishes to study on a non-affiliated program, it is very important that he/she speak with the Office of International Programs at Ithaca College to determine if a specific program is properly accredited. Not all programs are accredited, and students cannot receive credit for a program run by a non-accredited institution.
  • Students who go on non-affiliated programs must take a leave of absence from Ithaca College if studying abroad for a semester or year. Credits taken on a non-affiliated program will transfer back, provided the student completes and submits appropriate paperwork, and earns grades of C- or better in the classes. Grades from non-affiliated programs do not transfer, and will not have an impact on the student’s cumulative GPA.
  • Only federal financial aid is eligible to transfer to the costs of a non-affiliated program, and federal aid can only transfer to programs run by Title IV-eligible institutions.  International Programs will help you determine if the program you have selected is Title IV-eligible. New York State aid may transfer only to non-affiliated programs run by a New York state institution. Students who participate in non-affiliated programs are not eligible to receive any Ithaca College institutional financial aid (scholarships, grants, etc.) for the study abroad semester.
  • A $415 study abroad administrative fee is charged when students participate in a non-affiliated semester program ($200 for winter/summer programs).  Specific support services covered by this fee include:
    • Guidance from International Programs and one-on-one support from the time that we learn of a student’s intent to study abroad through the return home and beyond;
    • Individualized advising about required study abroad paperwork including the credit transfer process, financial aid/payment processes, and residential life matters;
    • Study abroad orientation meetings held prior to departure for study abroad experience.  These meetings assist the student in preparing for international travel, living abroad and the challenges presented by this experience, as well as Ithaca College logistics regarding study abroad pre-departure requirements;
    • Emergency support and direct assistance should any adverse events (terrorist events, natural disasters, etc.) occur in the country in which the student is studying;
    • Support and assistance from Ithaca College offices including (but not limited to) Student Financial Services, Registrar, Dean’s Offices, Academic Advising Center, Residential Life, Student Accessibility Services and Health Center/CAPS.