We believe that international experiences are an investment in your future and yourself. Use the resources below to make your study abroad program as affordable as possible.
Now that you have decided to study abroad it is important to begin your financial planning. The 'Funding Your Study Abroad' Workshop is led by the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Office. It will focus on payment deadlines, paying off pending balances and your financial aid package. Dates for the workshop will be announced in advance. Contact our office at 956.326.2282 for more information.
Creating a budget for your study abroad experience is an essential step. You will need to estimate how much you will need during the duration of your program. Uses the resources below or set up a meeting with one of our International Student Adviser's to estimate your expenses.
In close coordination with the Office of Financial Aid, a policy was established to make the financial aid review and award process for study abroad students efficient and flexible. In addition, study abroad scholarships are available to eligible TAMIU students to continue to promote and increase study abroad participation.
As a study abroad participant attending an approved study abroad program, students may qualify for federal, state, and institutional aid. Disbursements are made directly to the student. Students must register for a full-time load, and meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy requirements in order to continue receiving financial aid. It is the student's responsibility to know all scholarship requirements and to ensure these requirements are being met.
Students must complete and submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), Financial Aid Folder, and in conjunction with the Office of International Experiences a financial aid budget for study abroad to the Office of Financial Aid (OFA). The budget is used to adjust the financial need of the student.
The student will register for study abroad courses through IE. A registration form will be submitted by OIE to the Office of the University Registrar for registration. Note, students going on an Exchange/Affiliate program will register for the credit hours to be taken abroad, but will ultimately register for the courses with their program/host institution.
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