Financial Planning

Study abroad is an investment in your future – providing real-life, hands-on experiences that no classroom can match --

• New Skills | Leaving your comfort zone helps to develop independence, flexibility, and the capacity to operate effectively, learn quickly, and handle stress in unfamiliar and difficult situations.
• New Ideas | Experiencing a new place can also open your eyes to different ways of thinking about the world, which supports cross-cultural awareness and competencies that can be brought to bear in addressing complex problems.
• Language Learning | Immersion helps you to learn or enhance proficiency and confidence in speaking and understanding another language.
• Job Readiness | These experiences help to solidify personal ambitions and mold you into an informed global citizen with cultural competence and a competitive edge for employment in an increasingly borderless economy.

So how do you afford it? Learn more:

• How Much Does it Cost?
• Scholarships
• Financial Aid
• Summer Aid
• Veterans Benefits
• IRA Sponsorship

Each student's financial aid eligibility and award is unique. The Education Abroad Office cannot provide general advising only, not advising specific to your situation. For personalized advising and to understand your financial aid eligibility, visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Drop-in advising is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm, in UH-150. You can also contact the Office's dedicated study abroad specialist, Stevonna Lathan directly at (909) 537-3426 or stevonna.lathan@csusb.edu. If you reach out to Financial Aid and you do not hear back within one week, contact the Education Abroad Office for assistance.

Need help with the basics of financial planning for study abroad? Attend a "Financial Planning" Study Abroad 101 session, or review the Financial Planning slide deck.