Education Abroad

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

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Funding and Financing

Office Administration

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Student Advising

Student Health and Safety

What's New in Education Abroad

March 3, 2021

What’s New in Education Abroad is the official newsletter of NAFSA’s Education Abroad Services. What’s New in Education Abroad is sent to anyone who has selected “Education Abroad” as their primary area of work in their MyNAFSA profile.

Funding Models for Education Abroad Operations

February 24, 2021

Ryan C McLemore (San Diego State University) and Jonathan Sylvia (Dartmouth College) in collaboration with the 2021 EAKC Subcommittee on Financing Education Abroad Questions and comments on this resource? Email the Education Abroad Knowledge Community leadership. Introduction The structures and

Cuba Placed Back on List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

January 22, 2021

Cuba was added back to the U.S. Department of State's list of State Sponsors of Terrorism effective January 12, 2021, in the final days of the Trump administration. It had previously been removed from the list on May 29, 2015, under the Obama administration. Currently there are four countries

COVID-19 Liability Waivers for Participation in Education Abroad

The resumption of some education abroad offerings in fall 2020 prompted institutions to add new, COVID-specific language into participation liability waivers or notifications for students. Education abroad offices should always consult with their legal counsel and risk management offices on

The Biden Administration Regulatory Freeze Memorandum

January 28, 2021

Memorandum: Regulatory Freeze Pending Review. January 20, 2021. Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, from Biden Chief of Staff Ronald Klain at the direction of President Biden. Published in the Federal Register at 86 FR 7424 (January 28, 2021). Sets varied temporary stops

Biden Administration Immigration Portal

March 19, 2021

This NAFSA page contains links to significant immigration-related changes and initiatives especially relevant to higher education, instituted by the new administration of President Joe Biden. (Click here to review executive actions taken under the prior Trump administration). Also visit NAFSA's

Intersection Between International Education and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

This Collegial Conversation explored the intersection between international education and diversity, equity and inclusion. The two fields are so related and so different, our goal is to provide guidance on the successes and challenges of this intersection. Panelists, Eddie Contreras (University of

Understanding CDC Travel Health Notices

November 24, 2020

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses Travel Health Notices (THN) to “inform travelers and clinicians about current health issues that impact travelers’ health, like disease outbreaks, special events or gatherings, and natural disasters, in destinations around the world.”

France Visa Updates – Study Abroad in 2021

November 13, 2020

Get the latest updates from members of NAFSA’s Consular Affairs Liaison subcommittee as you plan for 2021 programs including VFS Global processes, documentation required by the consulate, and of the French government. Please note all persons entering France must present a negative COVID PCR test

Education Abroad Diversity and Inclusion Within Our Team at Home

Education abroad professionals inherently work cross-culturally as a natural function of our work. But how do we create, enhance, and promote diversity and inclusion within our staff? Now more than ever the need for inclusive practices within the workplace is important and necessary for education