Financing a study abroad program

Many study abroad program fees are comparable to regular tuition and living expenses. Financial aid can be applied to study abroad fees since academic credit is earned while abroad. You are responsible for airfare and personal spending money, which will vary by lifestyle and program site.

Financial aid

Apply for financial aid on time. Discuss study abroad plans with the Office of Student Financial Aid and submit a budget revision request for the study abroad program.

Scholarships

Global Honors students may be eligible for scholarship funds to help toward study abroad program fees. More information is available in the Global Honors office in Cherry Parkes 311C.

The Global Scholar Award of up to $1500 is available to all students admitted to the program, and may be used to partially finance study abroad.

Additional costs

Flight

The cost of the flight is usually not included in the study abroad program fee. Therefore, it is wise to look for flights early. STA Travel is an agency that caters specifically to students.

Passport

International travel requires a current passport. Apply for (or renew) your passport as soon as possible; passport applications can take 4 - 6 weeks to process.

Shots

Some destinations will require vaccines and medication. Check with the Student Health Services for more information.

Study abroad insurance

The University of Washington strongly recommends that all UW students participating in foreign study or research programs purchase the UW Study Abroad Health Insurance. Students concurrently enrolling through the UW International Programs and Exchanges office after January 1, 2011 must purchase this plan. See the IPE site for details regarding the insurance requirement.