- UMSL Global offers a number of scholarships to help cover the costs of study abroad programs. You can learn more about these scholarships and the process for applying to them on the Scholarships page of Triton Globetrotter.
- Other departments and offices on campus may offer scholarships for study abroad. Check with Student Financial Services to learn more about those.
- There are many organizations outside of UMSL that offer scholarships for studying abroad. We have some listed on our Scholarships page of Triton Globetrotter. A simple Google search is also a good place to start.
Generally, students' financial aid package can apply to credit-bearing study abroad programs. Please discuss your particular financial aid package and any restrictions that may apply with Student Financial Services.
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If you receive Veterans Benefits, please contact the UMSL Veterans Center at veteransoffice@umsl.edu to discuss your plans and particular benefits.
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For semester and academic year exchange programs:
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Your student account will be charged tuition for 12 credits for the semester(s) you will be abroad at your tuition rate based on major and residency.
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If you take more than the UMSL equivalent of 12 credits during your semester(s) abroad, you will be billed retroactively for the additional credits when your transcript is processed.
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Tuition payments are due following the UMSL Billing Schedule, regardless of your study abroad program dates.
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For faculty-led programs:
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You must pay a $200 study abroad deposit to commit to the program.
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Your student account will be charged tuition for the number of credits for the program (typically 3 or 6 credits) at your tuition rate based on major and residency after you have completed pre-departure requirements and enrolled in the study abroad courses.
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Your student account will be charged a study abroad program fee that covers in-country expenses as listed on the program brochure page.
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Tuition payments are due following the UMSL Billing Schedule for summer programs. Winter Intersession programs are considered part of the spring semester and follow that billing schedule.
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For Non-UMSL Provider and Affiliate programs:
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Your student account will not be charged tuition by UMSL.
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For semester and academic year programs, students will pay tuition and fees directly to the program provider.
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For summer programs, such as Bremen and Galway, your student account will be charged a program fee that covers in-country expenses as listed on the program brochure page.
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- You will have expenses not covered by tuition and/or the program fee, such as airfare, course materials, meals, etc. that you must purchase on your own.
- Your program’s homepage has a budget sheet listing estimates for these costs in order to give you a better idea of the full cost of a program. These are listed in the “Non-billable” section of the budget sheet.
