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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “FAUSA Program Fee” and What To Do About It (fausa.org)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "FAUSA Program Fee"?

FAUSA, or FAWCO Alumni, connects former members of the FAWCO organization, offering them various resources, networking opportunities, and support in staying engaged with the community. If you notice a billing from FAUSA, it might be for the annual program fee that helps maintain these services, so you can continue to enjoy the benefits of being part of this network. Here's how the FAUSA Program Fee may show up:

FAUSA: This likely refers to the name of the program or service associated with the fee, such as an abbreviation for a specific service offered by the organization.
Program: This indicates that the fee is related to a specific program that you may be enrolled in, which could offer various benefits or services.
Fee: This signifies that this transaction is a charge you are being billed for, usually in exchange for participating in or using the program.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

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Why do people get charges like this from FAUSA - FAWCO Alumni?

Membership Fees: Users may be charged for annual or monthly membership dues to access exclusive content or benefits.
Event Registrations: Charges might occur for signing up for various events, webinars, or conferences hosted by FAUSA.
Donations: Some users may unintentionally opt-in for recurring donations or sponsorships when making a one-time payment.
Merchandise Purchases: Customers may have purchased items from the FAUSA store, leading to charges appearing on their statements.
Donation Drives: Users could have participated in special campaigns where they committed to support initiatives financially.
Automatic Renewals: Subscriptions to services or publications might have auto-renewed without users' explicit consent or knowledge.
Administrative Fees: Some transactions may include unexpected processing or administrative fees tied to specific services.
Misunderstood Transactions: Users might confuse a charge from FAUSA with a similar charge from another organization, leading to unwarranted concerns.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the fausa.org via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the fausa.org refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with fausa.org, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

FAUSA - FAWCO Alumni Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with FAUSA - FAWCO Alumni's support team.

Phone

The phone is not available.

info@fausa.org

Site

https://fausa.org/contact/

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What other ways do charges from FAUSA - FAWCO Alumni show up?

FAUSA FAWCO Alumni FAUSA Membership Fee FAWCO Contribution FAUSA Donation FAWCO Event Registration FAUSA Networking Event FAWCO Scholarship Fund FAUSA Annual Dues FAWCO Fundraising Campaign

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