FAQs for Parents and Sponsoring Employers

How do I make a tuition deposit/payment?
Accepted students receive an e-mail with payment instructions. Instructions are also available on our website on the ‘Accepted Students FAQs’ page, which can be accessed by clicking here. Payment can be made via check (electronic one-time direct debit check) or wire transfer.

Can I request a copy of your program catalog?
If your son/daughter has applied to or has been accepted to one of our programs, then you can request a catalog by sending an e-mail with his/her name and your mailing address to

Once my son/daughter has arrived in Switzerland, how will he/she get to the program location?
Since our program location can change from year to year, please visit the Accepted Student Portal for the most recent and detailed information. All accepted students are sent login and password to this portal.

How do I learn about specific program details, such as accommodation arrangements, what to bring, etc.?
General program details are available on the ‘Accepted Students FAQs’ page on our website. Specific details, such as ‘what to bring’ and ‘how best to prepare’ lists, are also sent to accepted students via e-mail during the weeks preceding the program.

Can parents/spouses/family members attend a Swiss Finance Institute event?
Yes! We welcome parents, spouses and family members during our closing dinner ceremony, to be held at the end of the program. The event is a testimony to the strong sense of community Swiss Finance Institute creates in its members, and includes speeches, fun presentations and videos by students, dinner, cocktails and a certificate ceremony.

Do students have time for fun during the program?
Yes, of course. Participants are encouraged to get to know each other outside the classroom, and to take advantage of all that our facilities and the Swiss Alps have to offer. Importantly, please see the next question.

Do students have the time to travel extensively during the program?
While we make time for cultural trips and other recreational activities and excursions on weekends, our programs are not like typical “summer camp!” Students are required to arrive to class on-time and be prepared each day, and devote several hours outside the classroom to homework, studying and team projects. Class itself lasts between 6 and 9 hours each day of the week. It is not acceptable for students to miss, or depart early from, classes for travel or other purposes. While the beautiful landscape of our program setting evokes feelings and images of a perfect camp environment, our programs are designed to build strong career and job skills, and are academically very rigorous. We also have a clearly defined alcohol policy that is strictly enforced, and this policy is available for review on the following page. Students who are not willing to dedicate their 100% effort to the academic and career elements of the program must not apply. It is worth reiterating that we actually enforce the strict no-alcohol policy. Students who violate this policy are immediately removed from our program and no refund is issued.

How much money should students bring for personal expenses?
Program fees cover tuition, accommodation, meals, study materials and some program outings. Students should bring money for incidentals, which may include the following: additional study supplies (paper, pens, pencils, etc.); meals or snacks purchased off-site; any sightseeing activities/excursions that students may do on a day off. If students plan to strictly limit their incidental expenses, we estimate that $200 might be enough. Students should think about what they may need, and budget accordingly.

I have a question that is not answered on your website. How do I contact you?
Please email us at .