Congratulations on your decision to study abroad! In order to get your study abroad experience started, follow the four steps below to complete your ISA Application. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone at (800) 580-8826, or by email at isa@studiesabroad.com. You can also check out the F.A.Q. page for more information.

Once accepted, you will receive an email notification, and an acceptance package in the mail, complete with paperwork and a guide to studying abroad with ISA.

A transcript must be submitted by each ISA applicant so that we can assess the prospective participant's eligibility. If the student has attended multiple universities he/she should submit a transcript from each university attended. The applicant must be enrolled at a college or high school at the time of application.

First of all, we look at grade point average. The minimum GPA requirements for programs range from 2.50 to 3.00. Please refer to individual programs' eligibility section for specific GPA requirements. For all ISA programs other than those at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain, students with a GPA that falls below the requirement must submit at least one letter of recommendation (from an academic reference) and a statement of purpose for consideration. The statement of purpose should be one page, written by the prospective student, explaining why he or she wants to study abroad, and how it will affect his or her academic and professional career. It is also a great opportunity to explain the lower GPA, for example, if there were certain uncontrollable circumstances affecting the student's coursework.

Secondly, on the transcript, we look at a prospective participant's language background because certain programs require certain levels of foreign language fluency. However, ISA offers programs to accommodate a full range of levels. Therefore, there is something for everyone, ranging from those who have had zero language background to students fluent in a second language. Please refer to the eligibility information pertaining specifically to your program to verify if your language background is suitable. Each program section on this website or in the ISA catalog denotes how many, if any, semesters of a college-level foreign language class are required for the ISA program. Also, please do not hesitate to call ISA with any questions!

There are two ways to apply from the ISA website.

1. Click below to begin the ISA application process online (this option is only available to U.S. residents and those with a credit card to pay the deposit online):
ISA Online application

Be aware that if you choose this option you must print, complete, and mail the signature pages of the application, along with a copy of your college transcript, to ISA.

2. Click below to download the ISA application:
Download Complete ISA Application

Print, complete, and mail ALL pages of the ISA application, along with the $200 deposit (either with a check made payable to ISA, or by completing the credit card information) and a copy of your college transcript.

For both options, be sure to have a Study Abroad Advisor complete the Study Abroad Verification and a Judicial Affairs Advisor complete the Disciplinary section on the last page of the application. Also, while we do not require official transcripts (an unofficial or student copy will suffice), your transcript must be issued by your school. We do not accept transcripts downloaded from the internet. Make sure that your name and student ID number appear on the transcript.

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. ISA accepts applicants on a rolling basis. Check the final application due date for the program of your choice, and submit your application accordingly. Due to high enrollment, ISA recommends submitting applications at least one to two months before the final forms and payment due date. Students who have not paid in full by the final forms and payment due date are subject to a late fee of $150.

Don't forget to double-check your application package! When it is complete, send it to ISA. We'll contact you as soon as we process your application.

Completed applications should be sent to

International Studies Abroad, Inc.
1640-B E. 2nd St., Suite 200
Austin, TX 78702
U.S.A.