How can I access course syllabi to determine course equivalencies?
We provide a link to course syllabi on each school page of our website. The syllabus pages are password protected; for the password please email admissions@saiprograms.com.

Does SAI issue U.S. credits?
All SAI undergraduate programs award U.S. credit. Some of our partner schools are US-accredited, while others process US credit through our US school of record. At the completion of their program, students are asked to fill out a Transcript Request Form indicating where their official transcript should be mailed.

When are transcripts mailed out?
Transcripts are mailed out within 12 weeks of program completion. Students who require their transcripts sooner should contact their admissions counselor to see if anything can be done to expedite it.

How can SAI assist with program advising?
We are happy to help with different levels of program support and advising. SAI’s Academic Relations staff members can offer on-site meetings and office hours to speak with staff and/or interested students. We also provide resources such as suggested course equivalencies. Upon application, each student is paired with an SAI Admissions Counselor who personally helps each student through his or her application and course registration process.

How does SAI handle safety and security concerns?
Student safety and security are of primary importance to SAI, and we have in place a robust set of procedures to ensure a quick and effective response to any emergency event. Each SAI site manages a local 24 hour emergency phone number should students need it, and on-site staff are always available to answer questions and concerns. In the event of an emergency that affects multiple students SAI’s Safety Committee is responsible for coordinating the immediate response, including confirming the safety of all students, and communicating with students’ home schools. For more information see Health & Safety.

Who will be contacted in the event of an emergency?
In an emergency, our first priority is to ensure the safety of our students. We ask students to communicate as soon as possible with their parents or guardians to let them know that they are safe. During an incident, the SAI Safety and/or Student Response Committees make a determination about our communication response, including communicating with students’ home schools. For more information see Health & Safety Alerts.

What health insurance does SAI provide?
SAI provides health insurance coverage to all SAI students for the duration of their study abroad program. Students are covered by CISI, Cultural Insurance Services International. For more information see Health & Safety.

What happens if a student gets sick abroad?
If a student becomes ill abroad and needs medical attention, they can consult SAI on-site staff or the CISI website for a list of local English-speaking doctors that are covered by the CISI health insurance policy. If a student feels he or she needs additional support, SAI on-site staff is happy to accompany him or her to the doctor or hospital to provide translation and emotional support.

Does SAI offer scholarships or discounts?
We offer a number of SAI scholarships each term, and all students are encouraged to apply for them. We also offer various discounts (for details see Costs & Dates), including discounts to students from SAI affiliated universities.

How do students utilize their financial aid for their SAI program?
Students wishing to defer payment of their SAI program fee are required to fill out SAI’s Financial Aid Verification Forms by the deadline. SAI will gladly provide any fee and budgeting information to students in order to facilitate their financial aid use. For more information see Financial Aid.

Who completes Consortium Agreements at SAI?
SAI’s Financial Aid team staff can complete Consortium Agreements for students. Students are asked to submit Consortium Agreements via email to finanacialaid@saiprograms.com for processing.

Why should my school become an affiliate of SAI?
Affiliation with SAI is designed as a customized relationship to best support each school’s study abroad mission and structure. We offer a variety of benefits for affiliation, both to students and faculty, in addition to our portfolio of trusted services for all students. For information please see Affiliation.

Does SAI charge a membership or affiliation fee?
No we do not! On the contrary, we offer discounts to students from SAI affiliated institutions.

How can I access information about our students studying abroad with SAI?
SAI affiliated institutions have access to the SAI enrollment database where they are able to look up their students. Additionally, SAI provides affiliate schools with application alerts and enrollment verification emails for simple tracking.

Does SAI offer host site visits from faculty and staff?
We love to show faculty and staff our wonderful program locations! SAI offers all affiliates assistance with site visits, determined on an individual basis. See Request a Site Visit.

In what locations does SAI offer custom and faculty-led programs?
SAI offers assistance in the design and delivery of custom and faculty-led programs throughout Italy, and in Barcelona and Paris. Our knowledgeable on-site staff members collaborate closely with course leaders and provide direct access to local resources that result in culturally rich curricula in all our locations. See Faculty-led & Custom for more information.

Why should I use SAI for my custom program?
Designing a custom program with SAI is a collaborative experience. We pair course leaders with our experienced staff on-site who draw on rich resources to guide and support the creation of the program. Faculty members find that SAI offers a flexible, affordable, and enriching experience that includes all the important services.