2026 Payments & More

Simple, clear payment steps and travel requirements.

Upload receipts and required documents as soon as you have them, then keep your originals safe for travel.

Payments & Receipts

Payment schedule

  • $800 — Due: In Person/On Campus: 12/19/25 • Online: 12/31/25
  • $1800 — Due: 01/31/2026
  • All final payments are due by the last day of Spring Semester.
  • If you are having issues meeting deadlines, contact Shari Charboneau the Trip Coordinator via email ASAP
Important
All payments must be noted for “AFRICA” and the student name.

Receipts: images and PDFs.

Online

Payments & Tax Credit (easiest)

School Office

Office accepts payments

Mail

AZ Tax Credit form (slowest)

Online Payment

International Trip Payments (SchoolPay).

Open

Single Arizona Tax Credit

Secure SchoolPay link.

Open

Married Arizona Tax Credit

Secure SchoolPay link.

Open

Subject to change as needed.

DEADLINES

Passports
January 15, 2026 (Upload early if you have it.)
Online meeting
Friday, April 10, 2026 • 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM via Google Meet
Notarized parent consent + docs
April 30, 2026
Vaccines
2 weeks prior to travel (no proof required)
Order Rand
April 15, 2026
Wildlife in South Africa
South Africa coastline

Travel Info & To‑Do List

Document uploads

Passport upload

Color images. Include the picture page and the page below with all numbers visible.

Upload
Passport signature reminder
Sign your passport before uploading.
First time Passports:
You will need:
  • Certified Birth Certificate
  • Passport Application
  • Passport Photos (2)
  • Photos can be done at: Walgreens, CVS, Costco

Under 18 at time of travel

  • Notarized South Africa Parent Consent form
  • Clear, legible color copies of both parents’ IDs (passport or state ID — front and back)
  • Any court-issued custody/permission documents (if applicable)
  • Original or certified copy of birth certificate from issuing authority
  • Blank Parent Consent Letter
  • Travelers must carry original “inked” documents and color copies during the trip. Photocopies may not be accepted by airlines or government authorities.

South Africa parent docs

Consent form + required supporting documents.

Upload

Your child will need to travel with the original "inked" documents and color copies of each parent ID at all times during the trip. A Certified Original or Copy of their Birth Certificate from the issuing authority is required. Photocopies, color copies, et cetera will not be allowed by the airline and the South African Government. Both parents must sign the document or have one for each if living in different locations. If there are special circumstances, please contact the Trip Coordinator.

Processing time

As of 10/9/2025: 4–6 weeks (verify before publishing).