Financial Aid Challenges for Study Abroad

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM PDT

Location: Junior D

Chair and Presenter(s)

Rachael Fahrenbach, Masters In International Relations (she/they)

Assistant Director of International Programs
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon

Slides

Presenter(s)

Tylo Ward

Regional Director Of Campus Partnerships
WorldStrides
Reno, Nevada

Presentation Description:

< ![if !supportLists] >o < ![endif] >In this session, presenters will share common hurdles and challenges for students to fund their study abroad programs. Participants will share their own challenges and possible solutions related to current financial aid/funding issues. Presenters will provide an overview of existing regulations, identify current challenges, and discuss ways to support students.

Learning Objectives:

1. Provide examples of the types of financial aid for study abroad programs- federal, state, institutional examples, and scholarships
2. Describe various financial aid regulations and how they may impact education abroad
3. Discuss major rules concerning the use of aid - disbursements, budgets, SAP, etc.