Taking classes, living, and traveling abroad - sounds expensive, right? It doesn’t have to be! It’s possible to go abroad on a budget and have an amazing experience. Here are some key strategies to make it happen:
- Start with an affordable program: Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Education Abroad has a lot of programs, and plenty of these options are comparable to the cost of a semester at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. See our recommended list below and talk to an advisor for more options!
Ìý - Use financial aid: Financial aid automatically applies to approved Education Abroad programs!* Any loans, grants, or scholarships that you receive from the federal government, the state of Colorado, or from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØwill automatically apply to your Education Abroad costs the same as it would for your tuition here. If you are a Pell Recipient, some programs even match Pell Grants. Financial aid can be a huge help in supporting an ed abroad experience, just as they are in Boulder!
* Some summer financial aid requires that you be enrolled in 6 credits.
Ìý - Apply for scholarships: There are many scholarship opportunities for Education Abroad students. The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEducation Abroad office offers the need-based Buffs Abroad Scholarship, and there are many other lots of other scholarships too, including scholarships for certain majors, certain regions of study, merit-based, need-based, and more!
Want to learn about more studying abroad within your budget? Connect with Education Abroad to get started!
