You can't afford not to go!

Students who have had a study abroad experience often describe it as the best semester of their undergraduate years.  If you, too, are yearning for a study abroad experience but wonder how in the world you’re going to pay for it, take heart!  First, consider study abroad as an investment in your future. Like any other type of investment, it requires planning, careful management, creativity, perseverance and commitment. How can you pay for it? Start by planning far in advance (a year is suggested). By planning and selecting certain programs, you may find that the cost of study abroad is far less than you imagined. 

In nearly all cases, your current financial aid will transfer. After completing the Request for Financial Aid Revision http://www.uwsuper.edu/finaid/PDF/Study_Abroad.pdf  using their study abroad expenses, many students find they are eligible for additional funding!  Your aid package may consist of grants, loans, scholarships, and Work Study.  Note that Work Study may sometimes be used in the Wisconsin in Scotland Program. If you are planning to attend a non-UW-Superior overseas study program, remember that your financial aid will only be applied if another UW-System institution sponsors this program.

Wisconsin residents with financial aid may also be eligible for the Wisconsin study abroad grant of up to $2,000 to help fund their experience.  Since this is a limited pool of money available to our campus, it’s important to apply early!  You may also want to consider applying for a scholarship!  The list below is by no means all-inclusive but includes information about the major federal scholarship programs and several country-specific scholarships.

• U.S. Government Scholarships
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• Country/Region Specific Scholarships
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• Scholarship Information on the Internet
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• Underrepresented Students - (Minorities, Students with Disabilities and Non-traditional Students)
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