FAQ - Financial Aid for Study Abroad
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How do I apply for financial aid for Study Abroad?
- Complete the Electronic Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), just as if you were applying for financial aid on-campus. The application opens on October 1st for the following academic year (fall, spring, summer). File early!
- Contact WIU Study Abroad to determine the program that is right for you.
- Once you have selected a program, the Study Abroad Coordinator confirms your enrollment, verifies expenses, and provides the necessary information to the Financial Aid Office.
- The Financial Aid Office will assess your FAFSA and post an Award letter on STARS based on your financial aid eligibility and the costs provided by the Study Abroad Coordinator.
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What types of financial aid are available for Study Abroad?
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- Most programs available for on-campus study are also available for Study Abroad.
- Programs currently available for Study Abroad include:
- Grants - Federal Pell, Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, and SEOG
- Loans - Federal Stubsidiezed/unsubsidized loans and PLUS (Parent) loans
- Military programs - Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG) and Illinois National Guard (ING)
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Will I receive the same financial aid for Study Abroad as I would on-campus?
- Financial aid for Study Abroad depends upon the following factors:
- Your individual "financial eligibility"
- Your class level-for the amount of loan available
- Eligibility for Federal subsidized, unsubsidized, and PLUS loans can sometimes be increased when the cost of a Study Abroad program is greater than the cost of attendance in Macomb.
- Study Abroad does not increase Pell Grant or MAP eligibility.
- Eligibility for Federal loans are sometimes reduced when a program of Study Abroad is less than normal, on-campus expenses. Program costs are verified by the Study Abroad Coordinator.
- Financial aid for Study Abroad depends upon the following factors:
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Can I receive financial aid for Summer Session Study Abroad?
- Most grant funds (except IVG and ING) are not available during the Summer Session. Students with remaining loan eligibility from the prior academic year may be eligible for Summer loan. Plus Loans would usually be an option for most dependent students.
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Are there special scholarships for Study Abroad?
- Some Study Abroad programs do offer scholarships. Contact the Study Abroad Office for specific information. The WIU Scholarship Office also has information on a wide range of scholarship programs.
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Will my financial aid be affected if my grades for Study Abroad don't arrive by the official end of the WIU semester?
- It could affect eligibility based on the WIU Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements. Please contact the Center for International Studies or the Financial Aid Office if you think your grades may not arrive on time.
FAQ Index
- Application
- Eligibility
- Common Undergraduate Questions
- Common Graduate Questions
- Costs & Billing
- Loans (General)
- Loans (Federal Student)
- Loans (Parent PLUS)
- Loans (Private Student)
- Loans (Consolidation)
- Military Programs
- Personal Finance
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Scholarships
- Student Employment / Work Study
- Study Abroad
- Summer Semester
- Teach Grant
- Withdrawals
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