It is strongly advised that you do not purchase airfare until your participation in the program is confirmed, meaning that you have already been admitted into the program and have submitted all confirmation documents. When purchasing an airline ticket, you may want to consider purchasing a refundable ticket or trip cancellation insurance to prepare for the unexpected.
For students on financial aid, STA Travel has an airfare deposit plan which allows you to pay a $300 deposit to lock in your ticket price until 7 days prior to your departure, allowing you to pay the remainder of your ticket price after financial aid has paid out. If you are interested, visit