Initial payment (with online enrollment)
- Payment is required for enrollment to be processed.
- Initial payment must be made online by credit or debit card. Subsequent payments may be online or by mailed check.
- Participants applying after the group’s enrollment deadline are required to submit the amount of all payments to date + late enrollment fee (see below)
Payment Methods
- By credit card, debit card:
- online payment when logged in to your Language & Friendship account online
- option to authorize recurring payments
- option to send a link to a 3rd party for easy payment towards traveler account (see payment form)
- By check, cashier’s check, or money order:
- payable to Language & Friendship
- school/group name + student name in memo line
- mail directly to Language & Friendship office
- allow up to 10 days for checks to be processed
- More frequent smaller payments or fewer larger payments are fine as long as the minimum amount due by each date is maintained.
Fees
- Late payments and late/incomplete materials:
- $40 (may jeopardize a student’s participation)
- Enrollment after group enrollment deadline*:
- $40 + all payments to date + possible additional airfare
- Reinstatement after cancellation*:
- $40 + all payments to date + possible additional airfare
- * L&F cannot confirm late enrollment/reinstatement until flight and land arrangements are secured.
Note
- Mark your calendar with the payment dates in your Program Booklet.
- Groups of fewer than 10 may require instant airline ticket purchase resulting in a modified payment schedule.
Final Program Price / Final Payment
- Final program price is based on actual number of travelers and inclusions requested by group.
- Any adjustments will be indicated in a final billing sent approximately 2-3 weeks before final due date.
- Any earned discount will be credited when the final payment is due.
***For ENROLLED travelers, please LOG IN to your account to make a payment or view your payment schedule and transactions.
Payment Schedules
Payment schedules vary by season and group. Refer to your Program Enrollment Booklet or log into your L&F online account to view your specific schedule.