Funding and Financing

The Internships, Service Learning, and Research Abroad Member Interest Group (ISLRA MIG) compiled a list of funding for students seeking experiential learning programs abroad.

As participation in Education Abroad programs increase at the collegiate level, so too do gap year programs, high school study abroad experiences, and international volunteer programs for high school students.

This short guide created by the EA KC Financing Education Abroad Subcommittee highlights the basics of, and primary considerations for, preparation of a budget estimate for a study abroad program.

Funding and financing education abroad is one of the core competency areas for education abroad professionals according to NAFSA's International Education CompetenciesTM. Understanding the federal financial aid system enables you to better serve your students.