Scholarships and Financial Aid
University Scholarships, Grants, and Financial Aid
- Financial aid: You may be able to use state and federal financial aid to help cover study abroad costs. Once you've selected your program and understand the costs, consult with our Office of Financial Aid.
- Financial Aid Policy Transfer Policy: Consult the following chart to see if your financial aid will transfer with you abroad. This will vary based on the type of study abroad program you choose and the type of aid you are trying to transfer.
| Program | Term | Federal/State Aid* | Marian University Aid | Who do you pay? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant, FSEOG, Direct subsidized loans, Direct unsubsidized loans, Direct PLUS loans, Direct Consolidation Loans, Federal TEACH Grant | All scholarships not listed under the Federal/State Aid category | ||||
| Exchange Program | Semester | Yes | Yes | Marian | Exchanges are only offered for a semester. If a student participates in a summer program at an exchange university, they would be billed as if they are using a provider. |
| Summer | Yes** | No | |||
| Partner Program (Harlaxton College, Salzburg College, Florence University of the Arts) | Semester | Yes | No | Marian | Although Marian's aid does not transfer, you will not pay more than the cost of the program, which is less than MU tuition. |
| Summer | Yes** | No | |||
| Provider Program | Semester | Yes | No | Provider | Many providers offer scholarships for students studying in their programs. We strongly encourage students to apply for these scholarships as many Marian students have been successful in the past. Ask your provider or the Study Abroad Office for more details. |
| Summer | Yes** | No | |||
| MU Faculty-Led Program | Semester | Yes | Some*** | Marian | These are short-term programs. If they occur in the semester, they would be tied to a semester-long course and take place over a university break. |
| Summer | Yes** | No |
*If you receive federal or state aid and are planning on attending a program that is at least 12 weeks long, you are eligible to apply for the Marian University Travel Grant. This grant can also be used for travel expenses such as flights. Details can be found in the MU Study Abroad Canvas course.
**It is generally not in your best interest to use federal/state aid in the summer, as it may take away from the amount that you have for the following academic year. If you would like to use federal or state aid over the summer, speak with financial aid to ensure that you will still have enough to cover your fees for the following year.
***You may be able to use Marian aid to cover the tuition costs of the program if the program occurs during the Spring or Fall semesters, but the additional program fee would not be covered by Marian aid.
For more information on Provider Scholarships, contact the Study Abroad Coordinator, Laura Avtgis.
For additional information on Global Prestige Awards and Post-graduate Opportunities, contact. Dr. Wendy Westphal.
Marian University Study Abroad Scholarships
- Allison Bracket Accessible Travel Grant: Marian University has an annual dedicated travel grant for a student with a disability, the Allison Bracken Accessible Travel Award. Contact Dr. Adrianna Ernstberger for details.
- Marian University Travel Grant: Students with demonstrated financial need as verified by the Office of Financial Aid are eligible to apply for a travel grant toward their summer, semester, and year-long study abroad program. The program must be for academic credit and be at least two weeks in length.
- Gretchen Jane Siedling Donahue '64 Global Studies Travel Fund: This study abroad scholarship opportunity is available to all students who are pursuing a major or minor in Global Studies. Students can apply for this scholarship through the Study Abroad Canvas page.
Additional External Scholarship Opportunities
Global Prestige Awards
Bridging
Scholarship for study abroad in Japan
- David L. Boren Scholarship for study less-commonly taught languages
- Deustcher Akademisher Austasch Dienst (DAAD) for study in Germany (summer, semester and year-long grants)
- Freeman-ASIA for study in East or Southeast Asia
- Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)
- Gilman International Scholarship If you have a federal Pell Grant, you are eligible to apply for a Benjamin A. Gilman
- Killam Fellowships Program for study in Canada
Provider Scholarships (applicable only if you are studying on the provider's program)
- American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
- Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
- Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)
- Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA)
- University Study Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Post-Graduate Opportunities
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- Rhodes Scholarships
- Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships for students interested in becoming foreign service officers
Study Abroad Funding Databases
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