Financial & Budgeting Resources
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Studying abroad with financial concerns can present unique opportunities and challenges in exploring a new culture, so we have compiled resources on scholarships, buying airfare, and budgeting to help prepare you and support you along the way. If you need additional resources outside of those that are linked below, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected].
Browse a collection of IES Abroad and other website's resources specific to studying abroad with financial concerns.
How Much Did I Spend While Being Abroad?
IES Abroad Correspondent Megan Curran (Barcelona | Summer 2022) shares financial wellness advice from her time abroad, giving you tips and tricks for spending smartly.
Budgeting While Abroad: Our Correspondents Share Their Tips
Our IES Abroad Correspondents share how to manage your money while studying abroad.
Alumni Tips for Creating a Study Abroad Budget
IES Abroad Ambassadors share tips to help you make the most of study abroad-no matter the size of your bank account.
How to Save Money While You're Studying Abroad
IES Abroad Ambassadors share tips on how to save money while abroad.
The #1 Free Thing to Do in Your Study Abroad Host City Is...
IES Abroad Ambassadors share their study abroad expertise about the best free things to do in their study abroad host city.
IES Abroad Blogs - Finances
Learn from IES Abroad Correspondents how they manage their budgets and find money-saving options in their host cities and while traveling.
Scholarships
IES Abroad has a ton of financial resources on our Scholarships & Aid and Additional Funding Resources pages. We also encourage you to check out the links below, as well as search out other scholarship awards and databases.
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State
- Boren Awards
National Security Education Program
- Critical Languages Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State
- Project Go
An Initiative of the Defense Language and National Security Education Office
- Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships
The Fund for Education Abroad
- U.S. Study Abroad Scholarships and Grants List
NAFSA
- 42 Study Abroad Scholarships & Grants to Apply for in 2020
GoOverseas.com
- Study Abroad Scholarships
StudyAbroad.com
Budgeting
- How to Save for Study Abroad [VIDEO]
IES Abroad & GoAbroad.com
- Moving Abroad: What You Need to Know About the Actual Cost
MintLife
- 6 Tips to Create (& Stick to) Your Study Abroad Budget
GoAbroad.com
- How to Budget for Study Abroad
GoOverseas.com
- How to Create a Realistic Study Abroad Budget
Tokio Marine
- Study Abroad: Traveling On a Budget [VIDEO]
TramSue, YouTube
Buying Airfare
- 5 Things to Do Before Studying Abroad
StudyAbroad.com
- Study Abroad Flights for Students
Student Universe
- 8 Ways to Snag Cheap Study Abroad Flights
GoAbroad.com
- Google Flights Wants to Help You Stick to Your Budget When Booking Flights
Travel & Leisure
- Using Budget Airlines to Score Cheap Flight Deals
Expert Vagabond
- How to Find Cheap Flights For Your Study Abroad Semester
The Abroad Guide
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Rookie Mistake: How I missed earning thousands of points while studying abroad
The Points Guy
After Arrival
- How to Save Money While Living Abroad
Free Packers
- Study Abroad Budget Guide
Student Universe
- Easy, Cheap and Healthy Hostel Recipes
The Abroad Guide
- How to Save Money on Food While Traveling
The Abroad Guide
- How to Study Abroad on a Budget & Still Have a Blast
GoOverseas.com
If you are planning to come abroad on a budget, fear nothing. You can still have so much fun even if you're balling on a budget.
At IES Abroad, we're here to help. If you have any questions about your identity abroad, please contact our Diversity Relations Department by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800.995.2300. Know of another resource we should add? Let us know!
