Program Providers

A Program Provider, Independent Program Provider, Third-Party Provider, or simply Provider is an institution or organization that offers study‑away or study‑travel services to college students. Providers may include universities, nonprofit organizations, for‑profit companies, or consortiums.

Study in America partners with trusted providers across the the U.S. to send students to immersive experiential learning programs in different states and regions.

Before entering a contract with Texas State University, the following criteria must be satisfied by providers: 

• Must be an established organization with a minimum of three years' experience in the field. 
• Must have a minimum of three professional references. 
• Must register as a vendor through the Texas State vendor self-service portal by August 1st for the next years' programs. 

Providers agree and abide by the following conditions during a partnership with Texas State University: 

• Must be fully vetted by the Education Mobility office by July 1st for the next years' programs. 
• Must maintain timely professional communication with Texas State by returning correspondence within two to three business days. 
• Must meet all requirements of the State of Texas regarding electronic and information technology with respect to students with disabilities. Providers using a portal for faculty or student applications must be in complete compliance with this requirement. Other providers must adapt documentation. 
• Must agree to the terms and conditions specified in the contract required by Texas State University. 
  • Contract template
• Must restrict financial obligations to those outlined in the fully executed contract. Texas State University shall not be financially obligated for transactions outside the agreed upon payment terms in the fully executed contract. 

Please contact us if you have any questions about the process.