Financial Security for Participants

USTOA Membership Means You’re Protected
WorldStrides as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of WorldStrides customers in the unlikely event of WorldStrides bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by WorldStrides may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by WorldStrides. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014 , New York , New York 10016 , or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com.

Full Refund Program
The Full Refund Program is a unique plan that is designed to protect participants’ investment and hard-earned dollars. Three out of four trip participants take advantage of this Program every year.

If a participant need to cancel prior to trip departure, he will receive a refund (less the program and all non-refundable fees*), regardless of the date or the reason. No questions asked. Over the years, we've made full refunds for unexpected situations including illness, academic problems, scheduling conflicts, weddings, job transfers, etc. The program does not make refunds in the event the trip is canceled as a result of or following an act of God, war (whether declared or not), terrorism, civil unrest, or in the event of WorldStrides' bankruptcy, insolvency, or cessation of business. All requests for cancellation must be made in writing and postmarked prior to the group’s departure. The modest fee for the Full Refund Program is added to the total trip price.
*The non-refundable deposit, fees for returned checks, late payments, handling charges, late registration, and merchandise purchases are not refundable.


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