Quick Overview

Planning to join a Faculty-Led Program? Here’s everything you need to know about costs and what happens if you need to withdraw.

Student Program Fee
Each program has an individual cost. The cost of the Program Fee varies by location, length of the program, time of year (Maymester or Summer), and other program-specific factors. Detailed costs are provided in each program’s brochure under the “Costs” tab and are charged in addition to tuition.

What the Program Fee Includes:
● Lodging accommodations
● Some group meals
● Program-related transportation (on-site)
● Entry fees for program-related activities (e.g., museum visits, academic excursions)
● Administration fee

What the Program Fee Does Not Include:
● USC tuition and mandatory university fees
● International health insurance (if applicable)
● Airfare and travel to/from program location
● Travel insurance
● Textbooks or required course materials
● Personal spending (e.g., souvenirs, meals outside of group activities)
● Personal travel or independent transportation

💡 Pro Tip: Each program has a detailed Cost Sheet on its brochure page to help you budget exactly.

Please note that fees are subject to change per program.

Responsibilities for Late Payments:

  • Students are responsible for paying all charges posted to their student account by the designated due date.
  • Any late payment fees incurred due to delayed payment are the responsibility of the withdrawing student.

Withdrawal Policy

(Applies to All Faculty-Led Programs)

To ensure transparency and consistency, the following withdrawal policy applies to all students.

Withdrawal Before Program Commitment

You may withdraw your application at any time before officially committing to the program through the Student Travel Abroad Portal (Terra Dotta). There is no financial penalty for withdrawing prior to your final commitment to the program.

Withdrawal After Program Commitment

Once you accept your offer and officially commit to a Faculty-Led Program in Student Travel Abroad Portal (Terra Dotta) you become financially responsible for the FLP Program Fee as well as any applicable vendor fees incurred on your behalf.

Note: Removal from a program due to conduct, eligibility, or policy violations will be treated the same as voluntary withdrawal and subject to the same fee structure.

​​​​​​​To officially withdraw from a program, you must:

  • Send an email to Dornsife FLP Office (flp@dornsife.usc.edu) and the Faculty Director to inform them of your decision to withdraw.
  • Complete this FLP Withdrawal Form
  • Drop the course through Web Registration (if applicable)

You must be logged into your USC email to access Google Form.

Financial Aid Implications

  • Financial aid, grants, and scholarships may be reversed
  • The student becomes fully responsible for the entire program balance
  • Potential federal aid return requirements may apply

By participating in a Faculty-Led Program, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to the terms of this withdrawal policy. We encourage all students to carefully review our policies before committing to their desired program.