Funding and Financing

Creative and Innovative Solutions to Study Abroad Financing

Is it always about the money? Limited finances are often the primary barrier that discourages students from study abroad opportunities. When funding isn’t forthcoming, study abroad and financial aid offices can work together to come up with alternative ways to help support students.

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

2020 Financial Aid: Review of a Year in Upheaval

During this one-hour webinar, presenters from your peers on NAFSA’s federal financial aid subcommittee shared updates to financial aid for study abroad including the impact of COVID-19 and virtual learning on of the topics below: Cost of Attendance Satisfactory Academic Progress Veterans Educational

COVID-19 and Federal Financial Aid for Education Abroad FAQ’s

May 17, 2021

Your peers on NAFSA’s Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Subcommittee on Financial Aid provide the following information to help education abroad professionals stay informed of federal financial aid guidance during the disruption of the COVID-19 crisis. Common questions related to Cost of

Changes to Veterans Benefits for Education Abroad

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced new guidance to the way veteran’s educational benefits can be used for education abroad programs. Members of NAFSA’s Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee and a School Certifying Official from the University of Colorado Boulder

Community Colleges and Best Practices for Working with Financial Aid Offices

Contributors: Casandra Rubio, Study Abroad Administrative Specialist, Mt. San Antonio College John Morris, Study Abroad Specialist, Citrus College Jerry Hensel, IT Professor and Study Abroad Faculty Program Leader, Valencia College Community college education abroad administrators may encounter

Fee-Based Service Model Considerations

By NAFSA International Student and Scholar Services Knowledge Community (KC ISSS) 2018 Robin Catmur-Smith, Barbara Kappler, Nate Lynch, Tina Rousselot de Saint Céran Overview Regulatory compliance obligations for institutions sponsoring international students and scholars have grown significantly in

Collaborations 101: EA and Financial Aid Offices

Successful interactions with your financial aid partners on campus can ease the stress for your education abroad students. During this one-hour text-based chat, presenters from Financial Aid and Education Abroad offices, as well as a representative from the National Association of Student Financial

Q&A for ROTC Students Considering Education Abroad and Project GO

In the field of education abroad, advisers and administrators are constantly seeking ways to increase access and ensure that we are providing support to a broad spectrum of students. This Q&A guide is designed to provide insight on working with ROTC students seeking an overseas experience: What are

Financial Strategies for Expanding Study Abroad: Models, Mission, Management, and Means for Growth

Study abroad—as a component of campus internationalization— is growing rapidly. As an element of curriculum, international study is emerging as an important laboratory experience across the disciplines. As academic leaders look to the future, many are developing new models for study abroad, in new