Beginning Wednesday, July 1 at 8:30 a.m. Central Time, you will not be able to log in or create an account while we transition to our new student portal. Access is expected to be restored by the end of the day on Monday, July 6.

If you have started any forms in your MyIESabroad student portal, please complete and submit them by end of day Tuesday, June 30. Submitted forms will carry over automatically. Any forms that are started but not submitted by June 30 will not transfer—but don't worry, you'll still have access to the same forms in the new portal on July 6.

For more details, please review our student system upgrade information. Want a heads-up when the new portal is live? Fill out our interest form. Thank you for your patience during this transition. We're excited to welcome you into the new portal and continue supporting you every step of the way.

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Merel Frank

Associate Vice President of Finance

Merel Frank has been with IES Abroad since 2000.  As Associate Vice President of Finance, he oversees the company-wide financial reporting, tax reporting, banking, accounting controls, and supports the accounting function for our global staff.  Prior to working with IES Abroad, Merel worked as Controller for an international consulting firm in a Chicago suburb.  He holds a B.S. in accounting from DePaul University and CPA certification.