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

Using GI Bill Benefits for Study Abroad

On April 10, 2024 NAFSA hosted a Government Connection with representatives from the Veterans Affairs Administration to discuss using GI Bill benefits for study abroad. A special focus of this conversation was the VA’s latest study abroad guidance, which established an actionable pathway for GI Bill

The State of Play in Washington: What’s New and What’s Next

NAFSA members are invited to a special NAFSA Town Hall on the latest legislative and regulatory policy updates affecting international education: where we’ve had success, where we’re facing obstacles, and what’s next. NAFSA’s panel of experts will highlight recent changes benefiting study abroad and

Integrating NACE Career Competencies into Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs

March 19, 2024

This resource, prepared by Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Regional Liaisons from Region II and VII and the Regional Outreach Coordinator (2023), was created to help Education Abroad Offices collaborate with program leaders to integrate career skill building into short-term programs

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Reflections from One Year of Engaging with International Education’s Thought Leaders

March 1, 2024

New in 2024, NAFSA is proud to introduce a new series of blog posts, written by NAFSA Global Partners. These institutions represent a broad range of perspectives, develop innovative approaches that enrich the field, and bring a wealth of expertise to the international education community. “What if

Navigating Advocacy in Education Abroad: Strategies for Effective Requests and Sustained Motivation

What approach works best? What data should you collect? Who are your champions? In this peer-to-peer conversation, we'll tackle the essential questions that arise when advocating for yourself and your education abroad team, offering practical strategies to overcome obstacles and maintain momentum

Using GI Bill Benefits for Study Abroad

This event is free for members and non-members but registration is required. Join this conversation with representatives from the Veterans Affairs Administration to learn about using GI Bill benefits for study abroad. Invite campus partners like your SCO or colleagues in the Veterans Affairs office

NAFSA Contributes $150K to the Fund for Education Abroad to Support African American Scholars

February 26, 2024

Today, NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced it has extended its partnership with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA), committing $150,000 over the next three years to fund scholarships that enable African American undergraduate students to study abroad. Founded in 2019, and

Scott Funk

Scott Funk is a Senior Program Manager in the Education Abroad office at University Colorado Boulder. He's been in the field and with the university since 2013, assisting students studying in Spain and Latin America or looking to intern abroad. He received his B.A. in Communication from CU in 2015

International Health Insurance for Study Abroad

Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Health & Safety in Education Abroad subcommittee: Kim Priebe, University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill Derek Smallwood, Colorado State University International health insurance for students studying abroad is not just a

The Department of Commerce Presents the Market Diversification Tool for International Education

The Department of Commerce presented a live virtual demonstration of a powerful new data dashboard, the Market Diversification Tool for International Education. This interactive dashboard brings together six sector-specific datasets to help international education professionals identify and compare