Financing Study Abroad
An important step in planning your study abroad experience is considering the financial implications of your particular program. The information below will assist in answering some basic questions about the costs and funding resources available for study abroad programs.
| Important Deadlines | |
|---|---|
| Davis Fellows | April 1 |
| Fellows Program | April 1 |
| Financial Aid Applications | April 20th |
| Cost Verification Forms | Nov. 1st/May 1st |
Costs of Studying Abroad
Wheaton Programs Fees
Students participating in Wheaton study abroad programs pay the Wheaton Comprehensive fee and can apply all federal, state, Wheaton need-based and merit scholarships. Wheaton programs include tuition, fees, housing(varies), meals (varies). Students must resarch and become knowledgeable about the specifics of their particular study abroad program.
Wheaton Comprehensive Fee Information
Other Expenses for Wheaton Programs
Students participating in a Wheaton program are responsible for passport and visa fees, housing (on some Wheaton programs), Study Abroad Insurance, local transportation, and personal travel. Students must investigate the specific details of the expenses of their particular study abroad program of interest.
Non-Wheaton Approved Programs Fees
Students approved to participate on a Non-Wheaton Program will pay the study abroad program sponsor or university directly for the cost of the program. Each program varies regarding the costs and students should investigate the particular items included with their program of choice. Study Abroad programs generally include items such as tuition, fees, housing, meals, and program-related excursions. Students are responsible for costs related to acquiring visas (if required), airfare to and from the study abroad program, books, personal travel, and other items unrelated to the study abroad program.
Study Abroad Administrative Fee
Students participating in a Non-Wheaton Approved Program will be charged a $500.00 administrative fee per academic year of study abroad to support the Center for Global Education in providing services to students. Students participating in a Non-Wheaton short-term study abroad program (January or Summer) will be charged a $250.00 administrative fee. This fee will be applied to the Wheaton College student bill during regular billing cycles.
Required Supplemental Study Abroad Insurance
All students participating on study abroad programs are required to have appropriate overseas health coverage. Supplemental Study Abroad insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International(CISI) is required by the Center for Global Education in addition to primary health coverage through a parent and/or guardian. Students will be automatically enrolled for the specific dates of the program and will be billed to their Wheaton student account.
The cost of the CISI insurance is $33.00 per month. The charges will appear on the students Wheaton bill at regular billing cycles (July for fall semester and December for spring semester).
Paying Wheaton Bills
Students participating in a Wheaton study abroad program will receive a Wheaton bill in either July (fall semester) or December (spring semester) for participation in a study abroad program. Students should make sure all bills are paid in full prior to departure. Students with remaining balances will be unable to register for courses or obtain official transcripts.
Payment Plans
Students utilizing one of the payment plan options will be able to continue the plan for the year or semester on a study abroad program. It is important to check to make sure the monthly payment amounts will continue to add up to the total costs of the academic year or semester abroad. Further information about payment plans can be found at Payment Plans
Financial Aid
FAFSA on the Web
On-line information about FAFSA
Students currently receiving or needing financial aid for study abroad must plan ahead in order to make sure that their financial needs are met with regard to study abroad.
Federal, State and Wheaton financial aid maybe applied to the student account as it is regularly handled during a semester at Wheaton. Students participating on a Wheaton program will be able to apply all methods of financial aid toward study abroad expenses (except work study). The filing of regular financial aid applications and forms must be completed and submitted to meet regular financial aid deadlines.
Students on Non-Wheaton approved programs must make an appointment with Student Financial Services to discuss their particular financial aid package. Students should bring all relevant information pertaining to the costs of their study abroad programs. A Cost Verification Form must be filled out in order for applicable Wheaton aid to be applied to the overseas program.
The Deadline for providing this information to Student Financial Services is November 1st for spring programs and May 1st for fall programs.
Financial Aid applications are due April 20th of each academic year. Applications are due even though students are away on a study abroad program.
Financial Aid & Summer Study Abroad
Currently, financial aid does not cover any summer study abroad programs. Students should investigate funding options through their study abroad program.
Wheaton Merit Scholarships
Students on a Wheaton study abroad program can apply their merit scholarships to their study abroad program.
Students participating on a Non-Wheaton Approved Study Abroad Program are unable to apply their merit scholarships. Students should meet with Student Financial Services to discuss alternate funding options.
Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study is a program in which students work on the Wheaton campus and earn funding to be used throughout the semester. Federal Work Study cannot be gained during study abroad since you will not be working on the campus for the duration of your study abroad program. Students should investigate alternate funding sources (see below) and discuss options with Student Financial Services.
Tuition Remission
Matriculating Wheaton students participating in a tuition remission program will be able to utilize their funding on Wheaton Programs only upon completion of one full semester.
