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标 题: Financial Aid for Study Abroad(转载)
发信站: 哈工大紫丁香 (2001年09月27日12:40:43 星期四), 转信
【 以下文字转载自 English 讨论区 】
【 原文由 yangs 所发表 】
Financial Aid for Study Abroad
-- by Roxana Hadad
Peso. Franc. Pound. Mark. Yen. Rupee. Dollar. Whatever you call it, if
you want to study abroad, you're going to need it. Don't worry! There
are lots of ways to get financial aid to study abroad. Find out how to
make your trip overseas more affordable.
The Ins and Outs of Aid Eligibility
Before you rule out study abroad because of the cost, find out whether
you may be eligible for aid. The amount of financial aid you get for
your term abroad depends on:
The amount of financial aid you qualify for at your home campus.
The price tag on the study abroad program.
How committed your college is to promoting study abroad opportunities.
Whether or not the program you are interested in is approved and will
advance you in your degree.
If you are taking at least a half-time course load.
Using the Aid You've Already Got
Your first step in funding your trip abroad is to find out if you can
use any aid you've already received. This includes aid from the usual
sources: federal need-based aid (e.g. Pell grants, Stafford loans,
PLUS loans); state need-based aid and merit scholarships; and
institutional aid (scholarships and grants provided directly by the
school).
When it comes to federal aid, your school can't deny you aid just
because you're participating in a study abroad program. But in order for
those funds to transfer, you have to meet certain requirements. Your
study abroad program must be approved for credit by the school and you
must meet the usual eligibility restrictions for federal aid. If you are
interested in a program that costs more than your usual tuition, you
may receive an increase in your Federal Pell Grant.
For state-based and institutional aid, policies vary. Check with the
financial aid officer at your school to learn about any special
requirements or limitations.
Other Sources of Aid
In addition to using the aid you've already got, look for other ways
to get funding for your study abroad experience.
Start by checking in with your school's study abroad office. They'll
be able to tell you if your school sponsors any special awards for study
abroad programs, or if they sponsor programs of their own which include
funding for travel.
If the program you are considering is sponsored by another institution,
check to see if there is a consortium agreement between your school and
the sponsoring school. You might be able to carry your financial aid to
the sponsoring institution.
The U.S. government sponsors some competitive fellowships and grants for
study abroad. These are mostly for graduate students, but some like the
National Security Education Program (NSEP) offer scholarships for
undergraduates, too. Learn more at the NSEP's homepage at http://www.
ndu.edu/nsep.
Look into private organizations or civic groups for other sources of
aid. Organizations and associations related to your area of study or
destination are worth contacting, as are ethnic and service
organizations. Start with
Rotary International. The Rotary club sponsors Ambassadorial
Scholarships for civic-minded students who want to broaden their
horizons. For more information, go to http://www.rotary.
org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html
Institute of International Education (IIE). The IIE supports the
Fulbright awards for undergraduates, graduates and teachers.
The Council International Study Program (C-ISP). The C-ISP supports a
number of programs, including the Bowman Travel grants. Visit http:
//www.ciee.org/Isp/index.htm for more information.
Exciting opportunities await you around the world. Don't let cost hold
you back. Research your options and maybe you'll soon be saying "adios."
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