APPLY for Study Abroad FInancial aid

Apply for study abroad financial aidthe same way you apply for on-campus study. Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible to determine your award eligibility for the academic year/ term you want to go abroad. 

FALL AND SPRING GENERAL OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDY ABROAD

*Dependant on the student and individual eligibility

• SDSU Exchange, International Business Exchange, CSU International Program, ISEP Exchange: Students can receive the financial aid on their account they already qualify for based on their Student Aid Index and aid program limits.
• Direct Enroll (third party) Programs: Students can receive the financial aid on their account they already qualify for based on  their Student Aid Index and aid program limits; EXCEPT, for State University Grant, Cal Grant Fees, and other tuition paying sources. ** The student is not paying California state tuition for the term.
  • These programs require additional documentation to be completed between the student and the Financial Aid Office before they can receive their financial aid for the term. This will be a Contractual Agreement + Verification of Enrollment or Special Enrollment Agreement depending on the program. Please consult the Cal Coast Student Financial Center for more information. 

FINANCIAL AID FOR SHORT TERM STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

If your study abroad program is shorter than the length of a standard SDSU semester (15 weeks), the Financial Aid office must determine if you and the program can qualify for financial aid.

• Global Seminar (summer): Students can receive financial aid on their account they already qualify for based on their Student Aid Index  and aid program limits. ** Typically students qualify for limited financial aid due to the low number of units enrolled.
• Spring Break and Winter Break programs are not eligible for Financial aid. 

Consult a Financial Aid counselor as early as possible once you decide to study abroad so you don’t miss important deadlines or funding opportunities!