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Students pursuing a WSU Study Abroad Program are encouraged to consider applying for financial aid to offset the costs. Depending on your financial situation you may be eligible for need- or non-need based funding. Financial aid may be awarded as grants or loans that will need to be repaid. Sometimes your financial aid package can be adjusted to include expenses associated with studying abroad.
Remember that your first step should be to determine the total cost of your program. Costs are estimated on each program page and you may also consult with a Study Abroad Advisor to help estimate the costs associated with your particular program.
Students who are currently not receiving aid must first file a FAFSA form for the semester of the study abroad program. Filing of the application is free and it may be submitted online. Click here for additional information about the FAFSA.
The form may change from year to year so be certain to file the correct form for your enrollment. Ideally the FAFSA should be submitted in January of the year prior to your program. If this deadline has passed, do not delay as funding may become exhausted.
Students currently receiving financial aid may usually use their funds toward a study abroad program. Be sure that your FAFSA is up to date/renewed for your program semester. Contact Adam Zangerle at 313-993-2042 or via e-mail at aj7945@wayne.edu in the WSU Office of Financial Aid for information on applying your aid toward your program semester and to determine if additional funds are available for your studies abroad. Be aware that you must be accepted into a Study Abroad Program to proceed.
Disbursement of your financial aid will be administered through the financial aid office according to federal regulations. No exceptions apply. Financial aid is not disbursed until after the first day of class during the semester of attendance so plan ahead for costs that need to be paid ahead of time. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for complete information and timelines.
Although financial aid may be adjusted to include the additional cost of studying abroad it is important not to assume that the total cost of your program will be covered. You should always consider seeking other sources.
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In 1992, the Higher Education Act of 1965 was re-authorized to include a number of provisions to facilitate the use of federal financial aid for study abroad. Financial aid can be used for study abroad as long as the program is for credit.
The U.S. Department of Education advises that the following can be used for study abroad:
Grants and Scholarships
Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
Federal Family Educational Loans
Perkins Loans
Stafford Loans
PLUS Loans for Parents
Consolidation Loans
Direct Loans
Financial aid for study abroad programs must be obtained at the home institution (Wayne State University) and requires a consortium agreement between WSU and the host institutions before any financial assistance is awarded. Contact Adam Zangerle in the Financial Aid Office at 313.993.4092 or via e-mail at aj7945@wayne.edu to discuss your options for using financial aid for study abroad.
Grants and Scholarships
There are many opportunities for study abroad scholarships and grants, however researching options well in advance is crucial. The following list is not exhaustive and students should continue to research other options:
Wayne State University, Study Abroad and Global Programs: Wayne State University students can apply to receive financial support for study/internships outside of the United States. Awards range from $250.00 - $1500.00, depending on length of program and quality of application. Click here to download an application.
American Association of University Women: The largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women. Check the website at www.aauw.org.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation: The American-Scandinavian Foundation (AFS) offers fellowships (up to $20,000) and grants (normally $4,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one ore more Scandinavian countries for up to one year. Awards are made in all fields. Application forms are available online at www.amscan.org
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program: This program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). U.S. undergraduate students can apply to receive financial support for study abroad programs worldwide. The scholarship provides up to $5000 for American students to pursue overseas study for college credit. For an application and additional information, check the IIE website at www.iie.org/gilman.
Blakemore Asian Language Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study Grant. Please contact Trustee Griffith Way at the Blakemore Foundation at Blakemore@perkinscoie.com or visit the Foundations website: www.blakemorefoundation.org.
The Bridging Scholarship Program: Awards 50 scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan that begin in Fall 2009. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
Recipients of Bridging Scholarships will receive stipends ranging from $2,500 to $4,000, depending on the length of their study program in Japan. The scholarships are funded by donations from U.S. corporations and foundations to the US-Japan Bridging Foundation. Since 1999, the Bridging Scholarship program has awarded more than 600 scholarships to students studying abroad in Japan.
The deadline for applications is April 6, 2009. Selection will be based on academic potential and
financial need. The scholarships are administered by the Association of Teachers of Japanese.
In addition, Morgan Stanley will award two $7,500 scholarships to undergraduate students who will be studying abroad in Japan during the 2009-2010 academic year and who have an interest in economics and international finance. Applicants must submit an essay on one of several designated public-policy topics together with an application for the Bridging Scholarship program. This can be found at this web site: http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/Morgan.html
Information on the Bridging and Morgan Stanley scholarships and downloadable application forms are available at ATJ's Web site: http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html
Freeman Asia Scholarship: Study abroad for U.S. students is expanding rapidly, but the number of students heading to Asia has not kept pace with the rest of the world. According to Open Doors, Institute for International Education's (IIE) annual survey of international student mobility, the majority of U.S. students who study abroad go to the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy or Germany. In the most recent survey, over 60% of all U.S. students studying abroad went to Europe while only about 6% studied in East and Southeast Asia, with the majority going to Japan or China. Yet, there are over a hundred programs to choose from in East and Southeast Asia, with a wide range of costs. In the past there have been few funding opportunities for study abroad in Asia. Through an IIE-administered program generously supported by the Freeman Foundation, the Freeman Awards for Study In Asia (Freeman-ASIA) will help fill this gap. The primary goal of the Freeman-ASIA Program is to increase the number of American undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia, by providing students with the information and financial assistance they will need. Awardees will be expected to share their experiences with their home campus to encourage study abroad by others, and to spread understanding of Asia in their home communities. IIE Freeman-ASIA Program Page http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program: Provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students to conduct research in other countries in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of 6 to 12 months. Proposals focusing on Western Europe are not eligible. http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsddrap/applicant.html
Fulbright Student Scholarship Program: The U.S. Student Fulbright Program was created to give recent BS/BA graduates, professionals, and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. Projects are self-designed and may include university coursework, independent library or field research, classes in music conservatory or art school, special projects in the social or life sciences, or a combination. http://www.fulbrightonline.org
Harry S. Truman Scholarship: Please visit http://www.truman.gov for more details.
International Education Finance Corporation: The International Education Finance Corporation has developed a range of international student loan programs for students who wish to study in foreign countries. Check the website at www.iefc.com
International Education Financial Aid: IEFA provides a comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist students in their pursuit of study abroad. Check the website at www.iefa.com
The Midwest Regional Center of the Institute of International Education: Undergraduate students currently matriculated at a Midwest college or university, which is a member of the Institute of International Education (IIE) Networker programs. To be eligible, students must receive credit for their studies abroad and this credit must be applied to the completion of an undergraduate degree. For further information, contact the IIE Midwest Regional Center at 312.644.1400.
NAFSA: The Association of International Educators offers a variety of grants and scholarship programs. Check the website at www.nafsa.org
NSEP National Flagship Language Initiative (NFLI) Fellowships: provides grants to students and professionals with pre-existing language skills to participate in a two-year intensive language program to reach professional working proficiency.
http://www.nsep.gov/flagship/
The National Security Educational Program (NSEP): Also called the David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship, NSEP Scholarships are intended to provide support to U.S. undergraduates who will pursue the study of languages and cultures underrepresented in study abroad and critical to U.S. national security. NSEP Scholarships can be applied to study abroad in all countries, except Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Contact the Study Abroad Programs Office at 577-3207 or via e-mail at studyabroad@wayne.edu for additional information. http://www.borenawards.org/
The National Security Education Program (NSEP): The David L. Boren Graduate Fellowship enables U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships support students pursuing the study of languages, cultures, and world regions that are critical to U.S. national security but are less frequently studied by U.S. graduate students (i.e., areas of the world other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand), and who are highly motivated by the opportunity to work in the federal government. It is hoped that recipients of Boren Fellowships will comprise an ever-growing cadre of experts whose enriched educational and professional experiences will enable them to provide leadership and direction in our national commitment to economic growth, international peace and security, and the promotion of democracy abroad. The Academy for Educational Development (AED) considers it a distinct pleasure to serve as the administrative agent for this important program. http://www.borenawards.org/
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship: This organization has a yearly nationwide competition for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students for grants up to $19,000 to students who wish to directly enroll in an overseas university. The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarship Program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The application deadline is usually in the early fall of the year preceding the year that you will study abroad. Check the Rotary Foundation website at www.rotary.org
Transatlantic Fellowship Program, formally the Resident Fellows program of the German Marshall Fund: Selects individuals from varied professional policy backgrounds with a demonstrated track record of thinking outside the box in approaching transatlantic relations and professional policy. Transatlantic Fellows are offered support in the form of sabbaticals of one year or less to pursue research or policy projects in transatlantic issues. Interested individuals are encouraged to check the website at www.gmfus.org
Rhodes Scholarship: a regional selection committee chooses individuals from the United States for two-year study program at Oxford University after completing a formal application process. Rhodes Scholars are not only chosen for their academic background but their demonstrated participation in making society better. Applicants are chosen from various fields of study and must have completed at least two years of college and a bachelor’s degree before October 1 of the year of application. For more information please consult: www.rhodesscholar.org
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC): is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit, international association devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences. http://www.ssrc.org/
TD Bank Financial Group Scholarship in Rehabilitation-Related Research for Graduate Students with Disabilities: At Toronto Rehab, our goal is to advance rehabilitation and enhance quality of life by pushing the frontiers of rehabilitation science. As a fully affiliated teaching and research hospital of the University of Toronto, we advance rehabilitation knowledge and practice through research. Research is an investment in the future. Scholarships are also an investment in the future.
As researchers, we embrace the concept of consumer participation; we believe that people with disabilities should be active participants in planning and conducting research. Thus, with the generous support of TD Bank Financial Group, Toronto Rehab has established this award to further the active involvement of people with disabilities in rehabilitation-related research. www.torontorehab.com.
Partnership for Public Service: A non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to recruiting and retaining excellence in the federal civil service. The Partnership's "Call to Serve" initiative provides links to federal agencies and information about federal jobs. http://www.calltoserve.org/
German Academic Exchange Service DAAD: Offers programs and fundinf for students. faculty, researchers and others in higher education. For more information please consult: www.daad.org
The EuroScholars program offers a unique study abroad program for advanced undergraduate students as well as postgraduates, looking for international research experience. There are many universities throughout Europe particpating in this program and many fields from which students can choose. For more information please consult: www.euroscholars.eu
Other on-line sources for scholarships and grants:
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
www.hi-michigan.org
www.lewer.com
www.planetedu.com
www.studentawards.com
www.studyabroad.com
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