Students often assume it is more expensive to study abroad than to remain on ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å's campus, however, many education abroad destinations offer lower tuition and cost of living. Students pay only the cost associated with their program abroad (ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å tuition OR an affiliate program fee) and a ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å international academic program fee (affiliate and faculty-led programs only). In most cases, students can apply federal, state and institutional aid to education abroad experiences. Below are general guidelines to follow, however, students should meet with a financial aid counselor to determine how financial aid will be applied to their specific education abroad program:
- Financial Aid that typically transfers may include the Pell Grant, EASE, FSAG, Bright Futures Scholarships, Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized loans, and Parent PLUS loans.
- ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å Exchange Programs and ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å Partner Programs do allow for the transfer of institutional aid (ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å merit scholarships, departmental scholarships and ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å need-based grants).
- Affiliate Programs may or may not allow the transfer of institutional aid. Please meet with a financial aid counselor to verify the parameters for your specific program.
A student's enrollment in a program of study abroad approved for credit by the home school may be considered enrollment at the home school to apply for assistance under the Title IV, HEA programs.
***If you have high financial need, you may contactÌýabroad@ut.eduÌýto inquire about our departmental scholarships. Awards are not based on merit but based on verifiable need.***
