Study abroad expenses, which are incurred by a student as a result of participation in a University recognized and sponsored study abroad program, should be reported to the extent that they exceed regular, average expenses for items directly related to the educational experience. Please be advised that an increase in the Cost of Attendance will not increase the student's eligibility for grants or campus based funds. It will, however, enable the student to borrow the maximum amount through the Stafford Loan Program and/or increase the student's loan eligibility for the Parent PLUS loan or other alternative loans.
In order for these expenses to be reviewed, please complete the Cost of Attendance Increase for Study Abroad Form and return it with the appropriate documentation to your Study Abroad Advisor.
The Cost of Attendance Increase Form can be submitted at any time, but you must complete a financial aid application before it will be processed. Meeting this deadline will ensure that you can receive full consideration for as many sources of financial aid as possible. Missing this deadline will greatly reduce the amount of aid you can receive. During the summer months, financial aid is limited to Stafford Loan funds and depends on how much you have borrowed during the Fall and Spring terms of the same academic year.
