Does LeapScholar Earn Any Commission From Partner Universities?
Yes, LeapScholar earns a commission from partner universities: when a student it has counselled enrolls at one of those universities, the university pays LeapScholar a commission, which is how it offers counselling at 0 cost to students and is standard practice across the study-abroad counselling industry.
This is not a hidden arrangement specific to LeapScholar. Commission-funded free counselling is the standard business model across the study-abroad industry, and the more useful question is whether it biases which universities get recommended to you.
How It Works
- Free to the student: the student pays nothing for counselling regardless of outcome.
- Paid by the university: the partner university pays a commission only after successful enrolment.
- Industry-standard: the same model funds most free study-abroad counselling services, not just LeapScholar's.
My Advice
Ask your counsellor directly whether a university on your shortlist is a commission-paying partner. A good counsellor will answer plainly, and knowing this does not mean the recommendation is wrong, just that it is worth asking about.
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