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Group Programs (Credit-Bearing Programs)

• A non-refundable deposit of $500 per student in the group is required from the university upon acceptance to confirm enrollment in Academic Programs.
• Once CEDEI receives this deposit, it will be credited toward the total program fee.
• The remaining fees will be billed by our USA office and must be paid before the settlement date and prior to the start of the program.
• CEDEI reserves the right to cancel enrollment if the deposit is not received on time.

Internship Programs

• A non-refundable deposit of $500 per student in the group is required from the university upon acceptance to confirm enrollment in the Internship Program.
• Once CEDEI receives this deposit, it will be credited toward the total program fee.
• The remaining fees will be billed by our USA office and must be paid before the settlement date and prior to the start of the program.
• CEDEI reserves the right to cancel enrollment if the deposit is not received on time.

Individual Programs (Non-Credit Bearing Programs)

• A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required for both the Full Immersion Spanish Program (FISP) and the Spanish Immersion Volunteer Program (SIVP).
• This deposit secures your host family and instructors for your requested study dates and facilitates contact with volunteer organizations in Cuenca.
• The remaining fees will be billed by our USA office and must be paid before the settlement date and prior to the start of the program.
• CEDEI reserves the right to cancel enrollment if the deposit is not received on time.

CEDEI accepts the following forms of payment (US dollars only):

• Personal check drawn on or payable through a US bank
• Money order issued by, or payable through, a US bank (US Postal Service money orders are also acceptable)
• Wire Transfer
• Credit card payments can be made through our secure server by following this link:
  Visa/Mastercard Credit Card Payments
• Checks and money orders should be made payable to Centers for Interamerican Studies (CEDEI) and sent to the following address:

Centers for Interamerican Studies
Attn: Kristine Nordstrom
14806 N 90th Ave
Peoria AZ 85381

If you have any questions about payments, or if you wish to pay by wire transfer, please contact our billing department.
Phone: +1-623-505-4525
Email: billing@cedei.org

• Both the university sponsoring the program or a student applying for an individual program are responsible for paying the full tuition amount for their enrolled program by the date indicated on the invoice.
• For group programs (e.g., Fall and Spring Semester in the Andes and Intersession):
  If a student withdraws after orientation has started in Ecuador, CEDEI will refund only the funds that have not already been spent or committed on the student’s behalf.
• For short programs (less than three weeks) or flexible individual programs (e.g., Internships, Full Immersion Spanish Program, Spanish Immersion Volunteer Program, Custom Program):
  A 100% refund will be issued only if the student cancels at least two weeks before the program starts.
  No refunds will be provided after that period.
• Homestay refunds will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, minus a $25 placement fee per person.
• Refunds will be processed from the day the student successfully completes the check-out procedure with the Office of International Programs.
• No refunds will be given for other fees, especially those committed to secure the student’s participation. This includes, but is not limited to, tuition deposits, airfare, hotel payments, and volunteer placement fees.