Are there any additional fees charged by Leap Scholar apart from the budget we discussed?
Yes, some additional fees can apply beyond your discussed Leap Scholar budget, such as IELTS coaching, premium counselling packages like LS Plus or LS Premium, university application fees, and government visa fees, since these are charged separately from Leap Scholar's free core counselling services.
Your core Leap Scholar counselling is free, but a few extra costs can sit outside the budget you discussed, depending on which services and external fees apply to your application.
Fees That Can Apply Beyond Free Counselling
| Fee Type | Who Charges It | Included in Free Counselling |
|---|---|---|
| Profile evaluation, shortlisting, application, visa guidance | Leap Scholar | Yes |
| IELTS coaching or premium packages, LS Plus, LS Pro+, LS Premium | Leap Scholar | No, priced separately |
| University application fees | Individual universities | No |
| Government visa and immigration fees | Government authorities | No |
Why These Costs Sit Outside Your Budget Discussion
Leap Scholar's counselling, shortlisting, application, and visa guidance are funded through university partnerships, so they are not charged to you directly. Universities set their own application fees, and testing bodies and immigration authorities charge their own fees for exams like IELTS and for visa processing. These are standard across the industry and are not extra markups from Leap Scholar.
My Advice
Ask your counsellor for an itemised list of exactly what is included in your package versus what you will need to pay directly to universities, test centres, or immigration authorities. Getting this in writing before you commit avoids surprises later in your application timeline.
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