Letter from IAP's Director, Robert B. Howell

Information from a parents perspective, on today's competitive job market, foreign languages, and on developing independence.

General information about IAP guidelines, information about UW-Madison policy limitations, and information about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Information on credits earned abroad, academic expectations, registration from abroad, and graduation from abroad.

Information on the cost of studing abroad, Financial Aid, and Scholarships.

Information on payment schedules, cancellation/withdrawal and refund policies, change in duration policies, financial representation form, and other resources.

Information on finding out about the host country, preparing for another culture, and how to help students help themselves.

Information on documents needed, travel arrangements, and packing and housing.

Information on what parents can do to stay informed, culture shock, reverse culture shock, communicating with a student while he or she is abroad, and visiting your student overseas.

Information on safety and security, personal safety for female travelers, safety precautions for times of political/social unrest or conflict, and the Emergency Phone System.

Information on health and diet, medical insurance and CISI, and prescriptions.