出国留学

Studying abroad is a great educational and personal experience for those who participate. Some of the costs of these programs can be paid with your eligible financial aid funding. At CSUF there are many programs that students can participate in across the globe. 您可以从 留学办公室在新窗口中打开  国际项目. 

If you already know the study abroad program you are interested in you can see below what types of financial aid you 五月 be eligible to receive while participating in that program.

FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY FOR SPECIFIC STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

 

校长的办公室

Students typically participate in this program for an entire academic year.

可提供的援助类型有:

  • 联邦
  • 状态

CSUF交换

Students participate on a semester-by-semester basis.

可提供的援助类型有:

  • 联邦
  • 状态

CSUF HSS夏季

Students typically participate in during the summer semester.

可提供的援助类型有:

  • 联邦
  • 状态

伦敦的学期

Students typically participate in spring semester only.

可提供的援助类型有:

  • 联邦
  • 状态

Non-CSUF

Students 五月 participate for a semester, or for an academic year.

可提供的援助类型有:

  • 联邦

关于经济援助和出国留学的常见问题

 

Q: How does the financial aid process work with study abroad?

A: The 出国留学 Coordinator collaborates with the 财政援助办公室’s (OFA) Special Programs Counselor by sending a list of participants to the OFA along with estimates of the program costs. The Special Programs Counselor 将 review these costs, update students’ budgets with allowable educational expenses, and make any necessary adjustments to the student’s financial aid award. The student would be notified via campus email of any changes to their award. Financial Aid is typically not available during 夏天 and Winter Session .

Q: How 将 my financial aid award change if I study abroad?

A: 这取决于. For a majority of students, their financial aid award 将 不会改变. Examples of how your award 五月 change are provided below:

  • 对于参加a的学生 Non-CSUF study abroad program, only federal aid is applicable towards study abroad costs (ex.，联邦佩尔助学金 & 联邦直接贷款等.).
  • 对于参加a的学生 校长的办公室 - OR - a CSUF study abroad program, both state and federal aid is applicable towards study abroad costs (ex., 状态 University Grant, 卡尔格兰特，联邦佩尔助学金, & 联邦直接贷款等.).

请注意 : if your program costs are lower than the standard budget for attending CSUF during the semester, your financial aid eligibility and award 五月 be reduced. 在大多数情况下, the program costs are higher than the standard budget and so your financial aid eligibility   五月 有可能增加. Increased financial aid eligibility typically allows for you to borrow more 贷款基金 . It does not usually increase your eligibility for grants.

问:我的助学金什么时候发放? 你要寄给谁?

A: Based on federal regulations, if your study abroad program starts 之前 CSUF的开学日期, your disbursement date 将 remain the same as the first disbursement for CSUF. 如果你的留学计划开始了 后 CSUF学期开始日期, your disbursement date 将 be 10 days prior to the start of your program abroad

  • 如果你正在参加一个 校长的办公室 - OR - a CSUF program, your funds 将 normally be applied toward your tuition and fees. If your financial aid award exceeds the amount of your tuition and fees, the remaining funds would be sent to you via direct deposit or paper check.
  • 如果你正在参加一个 Non-CSUF program, your financial aid funds 将 be sent to you via direct deposit or paper check. Your program fees would not be deducted prior to disbursement, which means that you 将 be responsible for using the funds to pay for your program fees and educational expenses while abroad.

Q: What if I need more money to pay for study abroad program costs?

A: If your accepted financial aid award is not sufficient to cover your program and you are unable to pay out-of-pocket, you 五月 consider borrowing outside alternative 贷款s. You can apply for an alternative private 贷款 through the lending institution/bank of your choice. If you are a dependent undergraduate, your parents 五月 apply for a 联邦 PLUS 贷款 on your behalf. If you are a graduate student, you 五月 consider applying for a 联邦 研究生 PLUS 贷款. Learn more about, including how to apply for, a 父母+在新窗口中打开  or 毕业生加在新窗口中打开 贷款.

Q: How long can I study abroad and continue to receive financial aid?

A: There are limits to how many semesters you 五月 use financial aid for study abroad purposes. If you anticipate studying abroad for an extended period (more than 1 year total), please contact The Office of Financial aid at (657)-278-3125 so your eligibility can be evaluated.

还有更多问题要问?

Additional questions about how financial aid can be used for study abroad can be directed to:

 

地点:gh - 146
电话:657-278-3125

 

欲了解更多信息，请访问CSUF 留学项目在新窗口中打开 .