Education Abroad

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Developing and Implementing Programs (from a U.S. Campus)

Funding and Financing

Office Administration

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Student Advising

Student Health and Safety

Boundaries & Balance: Shifting the Culture of Work in Education Abroad

March 11, 2025

This NAFSA D&I Collegial Conversation delves into the critical topic of fostering inclusive work environments and promoting employee well-being in the realm of global education. Through open dialogue and shared experiences, D&I subcommittee members share insights and practical strategies to enhance

Supporting Education Abroad Student Staff

March 4, 2025

Education abroad offices are a great place for students to grow and thrive. The experience of working in an office setting bolsters the professional development of the student staff member, fosters future international educators, and provides critical support to operational and support functions

Enriching Faculty-led Programming with Intercultural Learning Through a Decolonial Lens

March 4, 2025

Faculty-led programs are a vital component of education abroad, offering U.S. students invaluable opportunities for academic growth and cultural immersion. To ensure these programs are conducted responsibly, sustainably, and inclusively, it is essential to prioritize intercultural learning. This

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Effective January 8, 2025, all U.S. citizens as well as citizens from certain other countries traveling visa-free to the United Kingdom (UK, which includes Northern Ireland) for tourism, family visits, business meetings, conferences, or short-term study for six months or less will require a UK

Supporting Student Mental Health Abroad: A Case Study Approach

his resource provides study abroad offices and the faculty members they support with valuable insights into recognizing and addressing the diverse mental health needs of students while they are abroad.

Executive Order: Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship

Executive Order 14160 of January 20, 2025, Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship. Read: Executive Order 14160 on whitehouse.gov Executive Order 14160 as published in the Federal Register at 90 FR 8449 (January 29, 2025) Status: On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS)

Executive Order: Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid

February 18, 2025

On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14169, Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid. Read: EO 14169 on whitehouse.gov EO 14169 published in the Federal Register at: 90 FR 8619 (January 30, 2025) DOS Press Statement: Implementing the President’s Executive Order on

Executive Actions Under the Trump-Vance Administration Touching on DEI and Gender

This NAFSA page collects links and information on executive and agency actions under the Trump-Vance Administration touching on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and gender. These directives represent a significant shift in federal policies related to DEI and gender issues, and roll back

OMB Memorandum on Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs

January 31, 2025

A January 27, 2025 memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) required "Federal agencies to identify and review all Federal financial assistance programs and supporting activities consistent with the President’s policies and requirements," and to suspend distribution of this funding

The Trump Administration Regulatory Freeze Memorandum

January 28, 2025

Access the Presidential Memorandum titled Regulatory Freeze Pending Review (January 20, 2025): On whitehouse.gov | Federal Register cite: 90 FR 8249 (January 28, 2025) Among other things, this memorandum instructs all agencies: "(1) Do not propose or issue any rule in any manner, including by