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Financing Your Study Abroad

 
Begin planning early for your study abroad costs! Although study abroad can be expensive, planning and research can make it an attainable goal. 

How Much Will My Study Abroad Really Cost?

Your study abroad "program fee" probably includes tuition and housing, but you may have other study abroad expenses beyond that fee.   Depending on the program, you may be responsible for airfare, room, board, in-country travel, books, fees, etc. Make sure that you and anyone providing financial support for you understand what is covered by your program fee. 
 
What will a semester or year of study abroad really cost, and how will those costs compare with your typical college expenses? You can use this financial planning worksheet and information from your study abroad program to get a good estimate.  

In considering the cost of your time abroad, please be aware that Hamilton College will assess a fee of $1800 for all students attending non-Hamilton programs (ie, programs other than HCAYS, HCJYF, ACC, and NYSICCSI).


Will My Financial Aid Pay For My Study Abroad?

Many Hamilton students studying abroad receive financial aid, and Hamilton College will work with students receiving aid to try to make their study abroad goal achievable.  Using information like that on the planning worksheet, the Financial Aid Office will determine how costs associated with study abroad will differ from your Hamilton costs.  Your expected family contribution will likely remain the same, and your financial aid will be adjusted to reflect your anticipated study abroad costs.  Your Hamilton scholarship will not exceed what it would be at Hamilton.   To get a clear idea of the general process, consult Understanding Your Aid While You Study Abroad.
 
 
Many sources of financial aid are applicable to study abroad, but each person's financial aid package is unique. Once you have a good idea of where you will go and with which program, consult Diane Barrett in the Financial Aid Office (315-859-4395) to be sure you understand your situation. 
 

Is Other Funding Available for Study Abroad?

You may also be eligible to apply for outside scholarships to help with study abroad expenses. Program sponsors often offer scholarships in the range of several hundred to several thousand dollars.  You can apply for these when you apply for to your program.  In addition, you may find the sources below useful.

 

Study Abroad Financing Guides


Study Abroad Scholarships

Worldview Photo Contest

Fall 2008

First Prize: "Tangled in Color," Peru
First Place: Cecilia Laseter, "Mere et meilleur ami," Madagascar