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: É«½ä³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Education Abroad has a lot of programs, and plenty of these options are comparable to the cost of a semester at É«½ä³ÉÈËÖ±²¥. 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 CU will 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 É«½ä³ÉÈËÖ±²¥!
* 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 CU Education 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!
