Application Steps

ISA Application Process

The ISA request process takes place after students have been admitted to a Yale Summer Session Program Abroad/Yale in London or have been approved by Yale to receive credit for a Non-Yale Summer Abroad. In order to apply for the ISA, students must complete the following steps:

STEP 1: Confirm ISA Eligibility

Ensure you and your program are eligible to receive an ISA. Refer to the ISA Eligibility Criteria.

STEP 2: Apply for Study Abroad Program Admission and Yale Credit

To use the ISA, you must apply and be approved by Yale to attend one of the ISA-eligible Study Abroad programs.

• Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad
• Yale in London
• Non-Yale Summer Abroad Programs (for which you have been approved by Yale Study Abroad to receive credit)*
  • For Non-Yale Summer Abroad Programs, the application process is 2-steps: You must apply directly to your intended program for admission AND also submit a Non-Yale Summer Abroad application to receive Yale’s approval for credit transfer

Note: Yale Study Abroad credit application deadlines are earlier than the ISA deadline! Make sure you submit your credit application on time.

STEP 3: After You Receive Yale Study Abroad’s Approval, Apply for an ISA

Once your Yale Study Abroad application has been approved, you will have access to the ISA Request form as one of the required pre-departure forms in your Yale Compass account. 
Submit the ISA Request form by the final ISA deadline. No late applications are accepted.

ISA Priority Deadline: April 1 for priortiy processing of the ISA Travel Stipend (the ISA Program Expenses are deposited separately by Financial Aid and cannot be expediated)

FINAL ISA Deadline: May 1

Prepare to Request the ISA

Part of the ISA is disbursed over Zelle. Ensure that your Zelle account is set up correctly to prevent delays in payment.

International students: Confirm that your Sprintax Calculus tax forms are on file and up to date, or payments will be delayed.