Students often assume it is more expensive to study abroad than to remain on СÓÅÊÓƵ's campus, however, many education abroad destinations offer lower tuition and cost of living. Students pay only the cost associated with their program abroad (СÓÅÊÓƵ tuition OR an affiliate program fee) and a СÓÅÊÓƵ 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.
- СÓÅÊÓƵ Exchange Programs and СÓÅÊÓƵ Partner Programs do allow for the transfer of institutional aid (СÓÅÊÓƵ merit scholarships, departmental scholarships and СÓÅÊÓƵ 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.***
