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LIVING IN CHINA

Whilst ImmerQi’s program fees are part of what you will spend for your time in China, there are other expenses that you should budget for. These include your round-trip airfare, meals, visa fees, insurances, travel expenses and other miscellaneous expenses.

Living in China or overseas does require savings but it can also be done affordably with smart planning and budgeting your expenses in China. We want to make your China experience as affordable as possible and we want to help you find even more ways to reduce your costs. Read tips on how to have a meaningful and affordable experience in China.

WHY IS THERE A FEE?

Your Program Fees

Students and parents sometimes ask why we charge a program fee. All ImmerQi programs are comprehensive and in order to run a high quality with exceptional service, there are a number of expenses involved to ensure you get an amazing experience.

The items below are included in a standard ImmerQi program package. As there is some variance in all of our programs, please visit the page of the program you are interested in and look at “Program Highlights” to see everything included for that program.

PROGRAM FEES

Everything from your pre-departure advising, orientation, training, enrolment, Mandarin, cultural activities, arranging your placement and onshore support involves real costs and plenty of effort to ensure you can focus on having a meaningful experience.

ACCOMMODATION

For programs where housing is optional or listed separately, we pre-screen & select your housing so you can move into your accommodation upon arrival. Utilities are included in the housing fee. Read the specific program page or ask your advisor if you require more information.

AFFORDING THE PROGRAM

Fundraising

If you are wondering whether you will be able to afford an overseas experience, there are many fundraising options that you should consider. We’ve compiled a list of ways that students in the past have raised money for an ImmerQi journey.

Scholarship

Research scholarships being offered by corporate, government & your institution

Crowdsourcing

Use a crowdsourcing platform such as FundMyTravel

Sponsorships

If you are a member of a church or club they may be interested to sponsor you

Reaching Out

Reach out to your family, personal and professional circles

Selling

Sell some of your unwanted personal belongings on eBay

Working

Work part-time ahead of your trip to afford your amazing China experience

OTHER METHODS

ImmerQi Scholarships

ImmerQi offer various scholarship options to help reduce the personal cost of your program. Applying early, committing to blog whilst in China or having your institution affiliated with us are some of the ways to potentially reduce your program cost.

Speak to our program advisors to find out if you qualify for an ImmerQi scholarship and what’s involved to start saving money.

ImmerQi Digital Storyteller Scholarship

This award is for those who wish to capture their China experience through blogging, vlogging or providing content for our social media.

Amount Awarded: $100

ImmerQi Partner Institution Scholarship

If your institution is an affiliate of ImmerQi or interested to become a partner, you receive up to a $300 off our listed website price.

Amount Awarded: $300

ImmerQi Early Bird Scholarship

This scholarship is available to students who pay for the entire program fees at least 90 days prior to their arrival in China.

Amount awarded: $100

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Financial Aid

Your costs of studying or interning abroad may be eligible to be applied against financial aid from your home institution. Confirm with your financial aid office that the aid you qualify for may be put toward a study abroad program. Upon acceptance into the program, your program advisor will provide you with the necessary financial aid paperwork.

We will work with you & your institution’s financial aid office throughout the process. Following are a few steps to guide you in the process. If you or your parents/guardians have questions, feel free to give our office a call or send us an email. We’re happy to help!

Step 1: Understanding Financial Aid

Financial aid is any assistance from your home institution towards your degree.

This includes student loans, grants and scholarships. Research federal and state options for study abroad as well as your own institution.

Step 2: Speak To Your Institution

We recommend you speak to your study abroad/academic advisor and financial aid officer at your institution.

Find out what financial aid options there are and what’s involved in the process to be eligible.

Step 3: Submit Your Program Budget

Submit your program’s budget to your financial aid office, which will enable you to determine the amount of aid you will receive toward your program.

The budget should include program fees, meals, living costs, insurance, visa fees, transportation, airfare and extracurricular activities.

Step 4: Make Your Payment

Please ensure relevant payments are made prior to payment deadlines whether you are receiving financial aid or not. Speak to your financial aid officer to ensure they are aware of relevant deadlines.

NEXT STEP

Make A Payment

We offer the option to pay in your currency of choice or via bank transfer.

Pay In Your Own Currency

Using Flywire, you may pay in your own currency of choice and receive competitive exchange rates and fewer bank charges. You may pay online via credit card or receive payment instructions to pay at your local bank.

Note: To complete the payment via bank transfer, you will need to make arrangements with your bank (in-person, online, or over the phone)

Pay By Bank Transfer

If you prefer to pay via direct bank transfer pay to the account below.

Account Name: ImmerQi Australia Pty Limited
Bank Name: National Australia Bank (NAB)
Bank Address: 255 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Account No: 974170788

BSB: 082-039
SWIFT: NATAAU3303M

Add an additional US$50 for transaction fees if paying by bank transfer.

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