The application process for all college students participating in our SAIIE study abroad program is through our partners in the US, the UW-LaCrosse Education Abroad office. The application process itself, is student-centered and communicates all essential information to students directly as they are the ones participating on the international experience. As such, students often times already have access to information that parents may be curious about via their UW-La Crosse Education Abroad online application. Family members are encouraged to first approach their student with questions, and if the student does not have the answer, encourage them to contact the UW-La Crosse Education Abroad office themselves or the SAIIE program.
While the UW-La Crosse Education Abroad and SAIIE staff members are more than happy to speak to and meet with parents and family members to answer questions, in some cases, student-specific information cannot be shared because of the U.S. government's Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Please note: The application process to our Athletic Programs that we offer to U.S. college student-athletes is directly through the SAIIE program.
The application process for all other programs (GAP YEAR & HIGH SCHOOL ) are directly through the SAIIE program. Please contact the Program Manager, Sean Chipres at seanrc@saiie.com for more information.