Financial Aid and Scholarships for Study Abroad & Away

Plan ahead

Overview

Careful planning well in advance of a study abroad program is essential for securing funding and managing costs effectively. Santa Fe College offers guidance and resources to help students prepare realistic budgets for international travel and identify available funding options.

For additional information or assistance, please contact Global Education at globaleducation@sfcollege.edu.

Financial Aid

Using aid for study abroad

Federal and state financial aid may be used for study abroad and away programs when general eligibility requirements are met and academic credit applies to the student’s program of study.

Financial aid is awarded and disbursed through the standard financial aid process and is generally not available to cover study abroad costs in advance, except for select study abroad scholarships.

Eligible programs

Eligibility is limited to programs sponsored by Santa Fe College or another Florida public institution with an approved Florida Shines Transient Application.

Questions regarding financial aid eligibility should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.

Financial Aid Office

Scholarships

Santa Fe

Santa Fe College Study Abroad Scholarships

Santa Fe College offers study abroad scholarships of up to $2,000. Additional information about available scholarships and application details is provided in the Study Abroad and Away Canvas course once students have enrolled in a program.

External

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Provides need-based awards to Pell Grant–eligible students studying abroad.

Gilman Scholarship
External

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

Supports dependents of active-duty military members. The Global Education Office provides guidance and support throughout the application process for these and other external scholarships.

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

How to Budget

Financial aid, scholarships and student loans can cover most of the costs of a study abroad program. However, it is also important to budget properly to avoid any financial mishaps.

We suggest creating a budget for yourself that includes extra funds. For guidance, we have created a list of tips on how to save.

Ideas to Save

  1. 1Cut expenses. Instead of buying a cup of coffee or lunch everyday, start making them at home and put that money in savings for study abroad.
  2. 2Save a portion of each paycheck.
  3. 3Use tax refunds or windfalls like bonuses, inheritance or winnings.
  4. 4For birthdays and holidays, instead of asking for gifts, ask for donations towards study abroad.
  5. 5Personal fundraisers, dine to donate and donations from community organizations.

More Resources

If you would like to discuss funding options or how you can personally budget for study abroad, set up a meeting with:

Global Education

Email: globaleducation@sfcollege.edu

Office: S-310