How Do I Fund my Program?

Students typically pay for Study Abroad through a combination of financial aid, scholarship, grants and personal funds. Study abroad costs vary depending on the program a student selects. While some programs are more expensive, 大多数的项目和你在GVSU的花费差不多，有些甚至更少. There are also scholarships and grants available to help students study abroad.

What are Some Affordable Study Abroad Programs?

When we refer to "Affordable" Semester programs, 我们的意思是，这些课程的价格与GVSU一个典型学期的价格相同或更低(包括机票)。. In terms of "Affordable" Summer programs, we have shorter options for under $9,000 and longer options for under $15,000. 

Affordable Study Abroad Programs

How do I know how much Financial Aid I will receive for my time abroad?

你可以通过查看你当年的经济援助奖(位于纽约)来预测他们在你出国期间将获得多少经济援助 myBanner). You can also contact Financial Aid directly by using the Financial Aid Template Email to receive an estimate for your available financial aid. 

Am I eligible for more financial aid because I am studying abroad?

Not necessarily. In most cases, 留学学生将有资格获得与在GVSU学习相同数量的经济援助. However, since Studying Abroad can cost more than studying at GVSU, 如果你完成了留学费用表，经济援助办公室将调整你在国外学期的“出勤费”. 调整出勤成本意味着你可以收到的经济援助金额的上限被调整，以反映与你的学术课程相关的估计成本.

I am an Out-of-State student. Is anything different for me?

No. 参加向GVSU支付学费的项目的学生将支付与他们在这里待一个学期相同的费用. If you qualify for the tuition differential scholarship or grant, you may still qualify for this award. 如果你对这部分有任何疑问，请联系财政援助办公室 [email protected].

If I am studying abroad during the summer, how can I receive Financial Aid?

Summer study abroad participants should discuss their funding options with the Office of Financial Aid. 学生可以获得家长PLUS贷款、替代贷款、助学金和奖学金. Additionally, 在秋季和冬季学期没有拿出年度联邦贷款资格的全部金额的学生可以使用剩余的金额来帮助支付夏季留学费用. 获得秋季或冬季经济援助退款的学生应该尽可能多地节省退款，以用于春季/夏季费用. 计划使用替代贷款来帮助支付暑期留学费用的学生可能在他们必须注册的暑期学分的最低数量方面有更大的灵活性. 

However, in order to receive Financial Aid for the Spring/Summer, it is important that you complete the Summer FAFSA Application. This form is available on the Office of Financial Aid's Spring/Summer Financial Aid page.

What is the Faculty-Led Grant?

GVSU向提交了FAFSA表格并有联邦政府确定的“需要”的教师领导的项目参与者提供海外留学补助金. 这些奖学金没有申请流程，一旦我们从项目主管那里获得这些项目的参与者名单，就会自动授予奖学金. Typically, 参加春季/夏季课程的学生平均奖学金为1500美元，参加传统秋季或冬季学期课程的学生平均奖学金为500美元.

如果你符合教师领导的补助金的资格要求，你不能保证获得奖励. In the past, most students have received some grant assistance, but there are limited grant funds available each year.

How Many Credits do I need to take abroad to qualify for Financial Aid?

学期/学年参与者在国外学习期间必须保持全日制状态(至少12学分). 如果学生在国外没有注册或没有保持全日制状态，可能会有后果. You must plan accordingly to transfer back a minimum of 12 GVSU credits. 

Can I Use Renewable Scholarships for Study Abroad?

Yes! 学生在GVSU获得的任何经济援助都可以申请出国留学项目. This includes Academic Scholarships, Community Scholarships, GVSU Scholarships, or anything else you would receive in a typical semester.

What is a Partnership Grant?

As an incentive, 帕德诺斯国际中心为在我们的合作大学学习一学期或一学年的学生提供合作助学金. To be considered for a Partnership Grant, a student must apply by the program deadline and must file a FAFSA. 这些助学金不需要任何额外的申请，只会根据学生的留学申请以及学生的经济需求来奖励. 

View a List of GVSU Partnership Grants

What is myScholarships?

myScholarships 是GVSU的数据库，学生可以在这里申请500多个捐赠奖学金和系奖学金. The majority of scholarship deadlines fall between February 15 and March 1 学生可以在2023年10月1日开始提交2024-2025学年的申请. These scholarships vary and may be based on interests, academic performance, special talents or major, and a student can filter their search by completing the General Application.

Refer to the Office of Financial Aid's myScholarships page for more information.

When Should I start applying for Scholarships/Grants?

我们鼓励学生尽早开始寻找奖学金/助学金(至少在课程开始日期前12-18个月). 你需要在截止日期前几周开始准备你的申请，以便准备一个有竞争力的申请, students should seek reviews from Faculty Advisors, the Writing Center, the Office of Fellowships, or anyone else who can offer constructive feedback. 

Refer to our Funding 101 page for a Suggest Funding Timeline and Funding Tips.

What Scholarships are recommended for Study Abroad?

Any scholarship can be used for Study Abroad, even if they are not specifically a Study Abroad Scholarship. However, we do have some recommendations for Padnos International Center, GVSU, 以及大急流城专门为出国留学提供的奖学金.

If you're just getting started, check out our SCHOLARSHIPS AT A GLANCE packet

Explore our Scholarships & Grants Page for recommended Scholarships/Grants and additional Scholarship/Grant Resources.

What is the Study Abroad Expense Form?

留学费用表是你参加留学项目的估计费用. The total amount listed is the maximum amount of aid you can receive from GVSU. 这个预估的费用并不反映你将有资格获得的援助金额, simply the cap on how much could be awarded to you.

This form is to be filled out after 您可以在留学申请门户账户的“项目文件”下找到. 

如果你要与财务援助顾问讨论你的具体问题, 你必须首先通过留学申请门户网站提交留学费用表. If you do not complete this form, 当你的经济援助奖被处理时，你的留学费用将不被考虑.

The costs included in this Expense form are...

• Tuition
• Program Fees
• Housing
• Meals
• Airfare to and from host country
• In-country transportation
• Misc. living expenses (i.e. laundry, basic necessities)
• Passport/visa fees
• Course-related Fees

What is the Financial Aid Agreement?

All students who will use financial aid (grants, loans, scholarships) for their study abroad program will need to complete the Financial Aid Agreement for each semester they will be abroad. 在我们将您的财务援助协议存档之前，您的费用表格将不会发送到财务援助办公室. 不要延迟完成这份文件，因为它可能会影响你的经济资助的发放.