Financial Aid Information
You can afford
to study abroad
Study abroad doesn't have to be
expensive. The costs of study abroad programs vary greatly by destination and
program type. Some programs may be cheaper or cost nearly the same as a semester
studying on campus. There are also many funding sources available to help you
pay for study abroad. Start planning early, and you will reach your goal.
* The University System of
Georgia wants to make study abroad affordable for all students and has created
STARS, a $300,000 funding program to help students earn money towards their
study abroad experience. Applications should be turned into the Study Abroad
Office located in the University Center in the Dunlap Mathis building. These
positions are awarded to eligible students on an on-going basis until all
positions are awarded. Students are urged to apply in the fall semester. STARS applications
* The Gainesville State College
Foundation supports students in their goal of studying abroad by offering the
GSC-on-the Go Scholarships. These scholarships typically range from $300-$500.
Applications should be turned into the Study Abroad Office located in the
University Center in the Dunlap Mathis Building. Click here to get an application.
* In addition to the GSC-on-the-Go
scholarships, there may be scholarships within your department designated for
study abroad. The Art Department, the
Honors Program, and the Foreign Language Department are among
those that support study abroad.
*
Financial aid
requirements include a current year FAFSA, as well as Loan Entrance Counseling
and Master Promissory Note if considering a student loan. HOPE Scholarship will
cover class tuition for eligible students. Pell Grant is awarded on a yearly
basis, therefore full-time students may not be eligible to receive Pell Grant
during the summer. Students interested in using Financial Aid for Study Abroad
Programs may contact Erin Parrish (eparrish@gsc.edu)
in the Financial Aid Office with the program dates and cost of study for more
detailed information.
* Many professional associations,
foundations, research centers, organizations, and educational institutions, both
private and corporate, also provide scholarships or grants for study abroad in
your major or field of study. Explore those possibilities as well.
* Information about additional scholarship opportunities is
available at the University System of GA
Office for
International Education homepage
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