Recognizing that financial barriers can often make these opportunities feel out of reach, CSU is excited to collaborate with Academic Programs International (API) to offer select programs at a highly discounted rate.

New APIConnect app delivers airfare savings and free services that cater to student and faculty educational travel needsAUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academic Programs International (API), the experiential learning organization leading advances in education technology and career-accelerating experiential programs globally, has announced a new app called Fare Finder™ that offers students and faculty significant savings on airfare for all educational travel.Available through the APIConnect platform , the Fare Finder app is just one of the many new technology solutions API is launching as the company works to reduce the financial barriers that prevent students from participating in experiential programs, such as study abroad anglobal internships. Students using Fare Finder can choose from a wide variety of discounted rates for their education-related travel with major airlines. In addition to lower prices, Fare Finder provides:All students and faculty can use the Fare Finder app to access discounted airfare for their educational travel needs. Tweet thisAccess to more favorable terms and conditions, such as increased schedule change flexibility and free baggage, in most cases24/7 assistance so students will always be supported if an emergency arisesAbility to hold flights and share itineraries ahead of purchasing to allow time for trip planningto allow time for trip planning Comprehensive search and sort filters, such as price, quickest route, most sustainable/greenest route, and moreA simple booking process that allows students to compare options and book a flight in just a couple of minutesUpon arrival, airport pick-up service through API concierge"All students and faculty can use the Fare Finder app to access discounted airfare for their educational travel needs," said Patrick Vogt, CEO. "The APIConnect platform and our Fare Finder app are key pieces of the puzzle allowing us to achieve our purpose of encouraging students of all ages to learn through experience. This is why we are actively building apps that support all students — beyond just those participating in API programs