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NAFSA Resources for Education Abroad


NAFSA offers professional development opportunities to new, mid-career, and experienced education abroad professionals. These opportunities include:

  • Discussion forums to actively engage with colleagues world-wide
  • Study abroad ideas, models, and tools designed for professionals and senior administrators
  • Publications, webinars, and e-learning courses
  • Education abroad visa regulatory information
  • The latest information on legislative and federal activity on U.S. study abroad

Additional Resources


More Education Abroad Interests

Education Abroad Regulatory Practice

The Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee and its subcommittees stay abreast of the latest information on U.S. government and visa regulations that affect study abroad for U.S. students.

In its monthly teleconferences, the Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee reviews input from the practitioners in the field and recommends action.

New Education Abroad Tool

Submit your question to get help on specific visa issues for U.S. students and faculty studying abroad.

EA Visa Help

Learn more about the latest regulatory issues.


Education Abroad Public Policy

NAFSA keeps apprised of the latest legislative and federal activity affecting study abroad for U.S. students. These pages also link to reports, surveys, and statistics related to study abroad.

Help support these issues at Connecting Our World.
Education Abroad Networks Benefits of subscribing

The Education Abroad Knowledge Community Network

Advising & Recruitment in Education Abroad Network

The Education Abroad Knowledge Community Network (EA KC-Network) provides ONE location for the best resources needed to successfully manage education abroad programs and actively engage with colleagues across a wide range of topics.

Center for Capacity Building in Study Abroad Network

Center for Capacity Building in Study Abroad

Designed for study abroad professionals and senior administrators at institutions committed to expanding study abroad, the Center for Capacity Building provides ideas, models and other tools to support your success.

Special Focus Network: Simon Act Initiatives

Special Focus Network: Simon Act Initiatives

As legislation moves through the U.S. Congress, universities and colleges across the United States are reviewing their capacity to send students abroad. This network provides resources for campuses who are establishing or expanding their education abroad initiatives.