Funding Study Abroad at UT Austin

Approximately 50% of students who study abroad on official UT Austin study abroad programs use some type of aid to fund their overseas program. In most cases funding will not come from one source, but rather from various diverse sources (scholarships, loans, savings, parents, etc.). Additionally, we encourage students to think outside the box when seeking funding. Quite often students seek support and/or sponsorship from family members, employers, extra curricular organization, and religious or social affiliations.

How to Begin:

Utilize our online Interactive Budget Calculator

Visit the UT Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) to discuss financial options for study abroad offered by the school and apply for FAFSA

Become familiar with program providers (Affiliates) funding resources

Search for independent scholarships and grants

Seek funding from your department and college

Financial Planning Considerations:

Students should be aware that the application process and pre departure process will require a certain amount of "cash in hand". This is especially important, as in many cases loans, scholarships and grants will not distribute funds to the student until the first class day at UT each semester and many expenses must be covered before that time.

Application Fee (ranges from $25 - $50) and/or

Program Deposit (ranges from $350 - $500)

Airfare (if not included in program fee)

Pocket money for initial travel to the host country ($100 - $200)

Passport ($90)

Visa (ranges $50 - $300)

"This program is an exciting, unique, and relatively cheap way to learn about another culture and language."

-Jim Larsen
UT participant
COPA Chile Program
Chile