How to Study Abroad

Study abroad policies vary across U.S. colleges/universities. Locate the study abroad office on your campus or do some research on their website to learn more about the study abroad opportunities through your school. Be sure to pursue answers to questions such as:

• Which programs are available to students from my school?
• Are there other students on campus I can talk with about their study abroad experiences?
• How might my current financial aid work with study abroad?
• What is the application process like?

Talk to your on-campus financial aid office to learn more about your school’s aid policies for study abroad. Once you know how your aid may transfer, do some research online for scholarships and financial aid opportunities—like our millions of dollars in study abroad scholarships and aid! You can also consider external funding resources such as loans, fundraising, fellowships, and more.

When the world is your oyster, where do you start? Use resources to compare and contrast your study abroad options, like our program finder where you can filter for study abroad programs or internship opportunities by major, location, semester, and more. Our finder also lets you see important factors at a glance, like housing, cost, and language prerequisites.

Or read our helpful tips below about how to pick a program.

Our College Relations Managers are here to help you and your study abroad office connect the dots between what we offer and what’s best for you. Contact the Representative for your college/university to learn more about how our programs can work for you.

We have one universal study abroad application for all study abroad and internship programs, making it even easier to start your adventure. All students complete the online application. Depending on your school and program of choice, you may have a few additional application requirements.