Paying for Study Abroad
There are many ways to make studying abroad just as affordable as a regular semester or summer on campus. Your regular financial aid and scholarships are often applicable to your program. Additionally, scholarships are also available from U of A Study Abroad, a variety of departments across campus, and outside partners.
Your Current Financial Aid & Scholarships
Your regular financial aid and scholarships often apply to study abroad expenses, but there are exceptions. Additionally, your summer aid package is likely to be different from your typical semester aid package.
To see which forms of aid apply to specific program types, use the chart from the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid. To find your program’s type (exchange, faculty-led, etc.), look at the Costs & Funding tab on the program’s webpage. Please note, QTR cannot be used for study abroad costs.
Students seeking any need-based aid should make sure their FAFSA is up to date.
Study Abroad Specific Scholarships
Beyond your current financial aid and scholarships, you may be eligible for study abroad specific scholarships, including the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad and the Gilman Scholarship, depending on your need, merit, identity, the location of your study abroad program, and/or what you are studying. These scholarships are offered by the U of A Study Abroad Office, other U of A colleges and departments, and external organizations.
Please note, some scholarship deadlines may come earlier than study abroad program deadlines. Be sure to apply to your program as early as possible for full scholarship consideration.
Follow the link below to search for specific opportunities and determine your eligibility. Contact us with any questions and for help with your application.
Build Your Budget
Living and studying in another country is an exciting time! By planning ahead and developing a budget, managing expenses while abroad can help keep you focused more on your experience and worry less about unexpected expenses.
Visit our Build Your Budget page for tips and tools on currency, cost of living, and making a plan for expenses abroad!