Financing Study Abroad
Financial aid is defined as any financial assistance in the form of
federal and state grants and loans and College of Charleston-issued
scholarships a student receives towards educational expenses.
After reviewing the chart,
confirm with your financial aid counselor and study abroad advisor what
current aid can be applied towards your study abroad program.
A general summary of applicable aid and programs is listed below:
- Federal loans and grants, State grants, and Life and Palmetto Fellow
Scholarships, and Foundation Scholarships can be used for approved
semester and year long study abroad programs (College of Charleston
administered, exchange programs, and affiliate programs).
- In addition to the above mentioned aid, College of Charleston
Scholarships, College of Charleston Academic Scholarships, and
Foundation Scholarships can be used for College of
Charleston faculty-led semester and exchange programs where students are
charged their normal tuition. (See CIE regarding the use of
Presidential for affiliate programs).
Scholarships
We encourage students to apply to the various scholarship
opportunities available including those offered by the Center for
International Education, the School of Languages, Cultures and World
Affairs (LCWA), affiliate programs, and federally-funded awards. To
learn more please visit our scholarship opportunities page.
Other Sources of Aid
Budgeting/Financial Planning
The CIE encourages students to estimate the costs of their proposed
study abroad program, and discuss it with all parties contributing
financially to their program. Planning ahead allows students to get the
most out of their study abroad experience. In order to help you plan,
we have created a worksheet to help you estimate costs associated with
your program and identify your sources of funding. Please consult your
respective program's website to find out your program fees. Get started on your program cost worksheet.
