Fund your international experience

Program costs are an important factor in choosing a study abroad program. You will find a considerable range in costs between programs. For each S&T Study Abroad program, estimated budgets are available on the costs tab of the program page. 

Don't let financial limitations deter you from studying abroad. There are several sources of funding you should consider. 

Financial aid 

If you are participating on an S&T-sponsored program, you should be able to use most of your federal, state, institutional or private financial aid to help cover the costs of studying abroad. If you plan to apply financial aid to your program costs, you must work with your advisor in the Office of Student Financial Assistance and fill out all necessary paperwork. 

Forms must be filled out by the specified deadlines to ensure that you will continue to receive your financial aid while abroad. If you begin this process early enough, Student Financial Assistance can re-evaluate your need and you may be eligible for additional loans or grants. 

Visiting students are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships from Missouri S&T. You should work with your home university's study abroad and financial aid offices to research your options. 

Financial planning worksheet

After your have started an application for an S&T Study Abroad program, your study abroad advisor will complete the financial planning worksheet in your application. This worksheet outlines the anticipated expenses for the program, including airfare, visas and health insurance. 

The Office of Student Financial Assistance can also access your financial planning worksheet, which they will use to evaluate your aid eligibility for your term abroad. You are responsible for meeting with a financial aid advisor to discuss your options. 

Tuition

The way tuition is billed depends on your program. Review your program's costs tab your financial planning worksheet carefully to understand how tuition will be billed for your program. Note that the tuition for some short-term faculty-led programs is included in the fall or spring 12–18 hour semester flat rate for most undergraduate students. 

GI Bill 

Veterans receiving educational assistance through the Post-9/11 or Montgomery GI bills may use their benefits to help cover the cost of studying abroad. You will work closely with the S&T Military & Veterans Services Center and your study abroad advisor to find a program that fits your goals and the VA requirements.