Office of Study Abroad and Outreach
Financial Aid
Make studying abroad affordable. Scholarships and grants for studying abroad are available for you. Opportunities are based upon destination, academic standing, and major.
We will assist you in the application process. Contact us to initiate the application process once you are ready to begin.
If you are a graduate student or close to graduating visit us and learn about financial aid for Grads and Post Grads.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available for eligible students. In fact, your financial aid for on-campus study applies if you want to study in other countries. Check here for more information on financial aid.
Scholarships and Grants
Eligibility for some scholarships is based on program length, academic load and performance. Review the scholarship opportunities here , then contact us to initiate your scholarship applications.
Special financial opportunities exist for Graduate Students.
Comparing Costs
Going abroad does not need to be expensive. Through WIU exchange agreements and partners abroad, you can study abroad paying similar tuition as at WIU. Check some
examples of cost comparisons
and descriptions of specific
programs.
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Announcements
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Spring 2024 Study Abroad scholarships now open!
Scholarship applications for Spring 2024 study abroad programs are now open. More information about the scholarships and the application form can be found on our website. The application deadline is midnight, Wednesday, November 1, 2023. If you have any questions about the scholarships, please contact Kim McDaniel, Study Abroad Advisor, at kd-mcdaniel@wiu.edu.
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Apply for passports NOW!
Passport processing is currently taking 3 months. If you plan to travel in Spring or Summer 2024, apply for your passport NOW. For more information, see the Passports 101 page on our website.
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Disney World Communication Culture info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Disney World Communication Culture Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Wednesday, September 27
Thursday, September 28
Wednesday, October 11
Thursday, October 12
Location: Memorial 338
Time: 4pm
For details, please see the Disney World Communication Culture webpage.
Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Friday September 29 at noon via Zoom
For details, please see the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos webpage.
Exploring Italy Through Film info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Exploring Italy Through Film Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Tuesday, October 3
Location: Simpkins 219 and via Zoom
Time: 4:30pm
For details, please see the Exploring Italy Through Film webpage.
Art in Italy: Political Mythologies info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Thursday, October 5
Location: Garwood 10
Time: 4pm
For details, please see the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies webpage.
International Trade: Costa Rica info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the International Trade: Costa Rica Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Thursday October 5 at 5:30 pm
Friday October 6 Knoblauch at noon
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