schooltoursofamerica

 

 

EMPOWER STUDENT TRAVEL

TOUR FUNDING OPTIONS & SOLUTIONS

 

 

 

EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF TRAVEL

Our policies and programs are designed to work with families and support our Group Leaders.

NO LATE FEES

Reserve your trip with a $99 deposit and pay at your own pace. No late fees, ever* (Some terms may apply).

FINAL PAYMENT DATE

Balance must be paid in full at least 70 days prior to your trip. (Refer to your portal or registration packet for final payment date)

PAYMENT PROTECTION

Book with confidence! Our Payment Protection Program (PPP) ensures a full refund (minus PPP cost) if you cancel for any reason before departure.

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS

Choose what works best for your family.

 

Pay in Full

Simple, one-time payment at registration. No fees.
 

EzPay

Simplify your payments. Automatic monthly deductions, no fees.

Pay-as-you-go

Set your own payment schedule and amounts. ($6 fee per payment)




WHY SHOULD I INVEST IN THE PAYMENT PROTECTION PROGRAM?

Life happens. Our Payment Protection Program (PPP) offers full refunds (minus program cost) for cancellations made before departure, no questions asked.
Benefits include:

Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR)

100% refund prior to departure

Include program cost in payments

Travel home due to family emergency

Lost luggage protection

 

"[MyTour Fund] was an easy way to share where I was going, when I was going, and how much needed to be raised. And it was EASY for my friends and family to give."

-Colby R.

 

MYTOUR FUND

Utilize the power of social media & crowdfunding within MyTour Fund where 100% of the funds raised are applied to your trip!
www.mytourfund.com

Sample MyTour Fund Page

LOG IN

After registering for your trip, you are eligible for a free MyTour Fund account.

LOVE IT

Personalize your page with pictures, video, and your own unique message.

LAUNCH IT

Share your page with friends and family via social media and email.

 

 

SCHOOL FUNDRAISING 101

Check out our blog article with tips on how to fundraise for your travel experience.

GO TO BLOG

Ask for the Gift of Education

The most successful fund raising technique begins at home. Some students have found success using the gift of education letters. You can download templates for drafting your own personalized gift of education letter here. Mail to family & friends requesting donations toward your trip price in lieu of birthday, holiday or graduation gifts.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do we sign up for the trip?
  • Register Online, enter your trip number and departure date.
  • Or you may complete and mail the form included in your registration packet.
    Mail to the attention:
    School Tours of America Registration
    PO BOX 550379
    Houston, TX 77255-0379
What are my payment options?
  • Partial Payment Coupons: Upon receipt of your registration, we will mail you our optional partial payment coupons. The partial payment coupons are a suggested payment amount and schedule, and not mandatory to use. There is a $6.00 handling fee for each payment made. Approximately three weeks before the final payment date you will receive your final statement.
  • Pay As You Go: You may make flexible payments at your own schedule and desired amount with no late fees applied. There is a $6.00 handling fee for each payment made. The total balance must be paid by your final payment date, which is approximately 70 days prior to trip departure.
  • EzPAY: Upon registering you may opt-in to our automatic monthly payments program with no associated fees.
  • MyTour Fund: any donations received through MyTourFund.com will be automatically applied to your trip account balance. See the MyTour Fund Terms and Conditions for more information.

  *For more information on our payment policies, visit our general terms and conditions.

I'm registering my trip far in advance. What if something comes up?

Don't worry! Our Payment Protection Program (PPP) allows you to cancel for any reason before departure and receive a full refund (minus program cost). The PPP is available for purchase; please refer to your registration packet or our Terms & Conditions for pricing and complete details.

 

 

What is your cancelation policy?

In the event you or your child must cancel and you are not in our Payment Protection Program, charges are associated with the cancellation.  These charges vary and are based on the date School Tours of America receives the cancellation notice and the departure date of the trip. Please see our Terms & Conditions for the cancellation fees associated with the trip. All cancellations must be submitted in writing, via mail, email or you may fax it.

Are there any scholarship opportunities?

Absolutely! We offer a variety of scholarships to help make your trip more affordable. See the full list and details here. Please note that many scholarships need to be initiated by the group leader or teacher.

Have additional questions?

We're happy to help!

Call our Customer Service Team: (866) 543-9625

Or Email your Question to:

General questions: help@schooltoursofamerica.com

Accounting concerns: billing@sta-mail.com

 

 

 

 

 

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