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50-Minute Sessions

Education Abroad (EA)

Financial Aid Basics for Study Abroad

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
This session provides an overview of U.S. federal financial aid and how it can apply to education abroad. Presenters review financial aid regulations, types of aid, and requirements for using it for study abroad. Financial aid professionals share best practices surrounding terms, disbursement, and agreements.

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop an understanding of federal financial aid and how it applies to study abroad.
  • Define financial aid regulations and the requirements and restrictions for using aid for education abroad.
  • Discuss topics surrounding the use of aid, including term dates, disbursements, consortium agreements, budgets, and SAP.
  • Identify ways to support students based on different interpretations of regulations for using aid for study abroad.