Outgoing Students - Costs, Financial Aid and Scholarships
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The Cost of Study Abroad
The cost of study abroad is comprised of tuition, administrative fees, housing, meals, air and ground transportation, passport and visa fees, vacation period travel, and personal costs. It is recommended that students budget at least $1,500 for personal expenses per semester when studying abroad, though personal spending habits and host location may dictate more or less than this amount.
Under most Direct Exchange Programs, students pay their tuition and fees for a flat rate of 15 credits at UMaine and pay their room and board at the host institution. Costs and payment procedures for Recommended Programs vary, but in general all costs except the UMaine study abroad fee are paid to the study abroad provider.
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Financial Aid for Study Abroad
Most federal, state and institutional financial aid can be applied for study abroad programs approved by the Office of International Programs. Students must complete the International Study Away Registration Form in order to use their UMaine financial aid for study abroad. Also, funds cannot be released until we have verified that you have arrived overseas and have enrolled at your host institution. You must plan accordingly and have funds readily available for several weeks abroad. Students are encouraged to speak with a Financial Aid Advisor to discuss their aid and study abroad plans. The Office of Financial Aid is located in Wingate Hall.
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Study Abroad Scholarships
University of Maine students are invited to apply for the following scholarships for studying abroad, as applicable. For further information about these and other scholarship opportunities, contact the Study Abroad Advisor at 581-1509.
American University in Bulgaria – $1000 for the academic year 2008-2009 or $500 for one semester. All courses are taught in English. Students applying to the AUBG direct exchange program are considered automatically. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Direct exchange application deadline: April 1, 2008 for fall 2008 and academic year 2008-2009; October 15, 2008 for spring 2009.
Bilkent University, Turkey – $1000 for the academic year 2008-2009 or $500 for one semester. All courses are taught in English. Students applying to the Bilkent University direct exchange program are considered automatically. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Direct exchange application deadline: April 1, 2008 for fall 2008 and academic year 2008-2009; October 15, 2008 for spring 2009.
George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship for University College Cork, Ireland – Scholarship covers tuition, fees, room, board, and travel expenses for one semester or academic year in 2008-2009. One full-year award or two single-semester awards will be made within the University of Maine System. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to residents of the State of Maine. Application deadline: February 11, 2008. Application packets are available in the Office of International Programs, 100 Winslow Hall.
JASSO Scholarship for Hirosaki University, Japan – $700 monthly stipend and $1300 relocation allowance. Qualified students who have been accepted to the Hirosaki University direct exchange program can apply for the JASSO Scholarship. Courses are taught in Japanese and English. See the Study Abroad Advisor for more details.
Baden-Württemberg Scholarship for Aalen University, Germany – 400 to 800 Euros monthly stipend. Qualified students who have been accepted to the Aalen University direct exchange program can apply for the Baden-Württemberg Scholarship. This exchange is primarily for business students. Some business courses are taught in English. See the Study Abroad Advisor for more details.
The Samantha Smith Scholarship – $1000 per year for a student who studies in Russia or in any of the former Soviet states. Samantha Smith was a Maine schoolgirl who visited the Soviet Union in 1982 to lobby Soviet President Yuri Andropov for peace between our nations. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered and must select an academic program approved by the University of Maine.
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship – For semester or full-year programs; average base awards of $4000, with possible Critical Need Language supplements of $3000. Students who receive a federal Pell Grant and are applying to or have been accepted to a study abroad program may apply for the Gilman Scholarship. Click here for complete information on application requirements, procedures, and deadlines.
Freeman-Asia Scholarship – $3000 summer award, $5000 semester award, and $7000 academic year award. Students who are applying to or have been accepted to a study abroad program in East or Southeast Asia may apply for the Freeman-Asia Scholarship. Candidates must receive need-based financial aid in order to be considered. Click here for complete information on application requirements, procedures, and deadlines.
Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship – $1000 for study abroad programs between May 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Students who have been accepted to a study abroad program may apply for the Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours and maximum of 90 credit hours prior to going abroad; have a minimum GPA of 3.5; and have at least two semesters remaining at UMaine after completing their study abroad program. Click here for complete information on application requirements, procedures, and deadlines.
NESP David L. Boren Scholarship – Up to $8000 for the summer, $10,000 for the semester, and $20,000 for the academic year. NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (only certain countries are included). Click here for complete information on application requirements, procedures, and deadlines, as well as eligible countries.
Scholarships are available for students applying to USAC, API, IFSA-Butler University, and CIS programs. Awards range from $300-$1000. Check with the Study Abroad Advisor for details and availability.
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