Studying Abroad Is More Affordable Than You Think
We understand that studying abroad is a major economic proposition, yet St. Cloud State University has made every effort to maintain the programs at a level that is comparable to what it costs to attend SCSU at home.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to help pay for study abroad. The G.R. Herberger College of Business awards a number of $500 scholarships each year for students participating in study abroad programs. For additional information, download a G.R. Herberger College of Business Study Abroad Scholarship Application.
The Global Horizons Club awards three $300 scholarships each year. For additional information, download the Global Horizons Scholarship Application Form.
SCSU also has scholarships available for study abroad through the Center for International Studies. For a list of these scholarships and additional study abroad financial information, go to http://www.stcloudstate.edu/studyabroad/financialaid.asp.
Cost of the Program
Each program is priced differently based on the cost of flights and the cost of traveling in the country. Places such as Europe, Japan and Australia are more expensive to study in compared to developing countries.
A comprehensive program fee covers tuition, room, partial board, instruction, round-trip air fare, administration, excursions, and cultural activities.
Expenses such as laundry, books, local or regional travel, visa, passport fees, and other personal expenses are not included in the program fee. All financial aid programs, including work-study, are available to qualifying international study participants, often the award is higher than it would be if you stayed at SCSU.
Transportation
Transportation and travel arrangements are flexible. Most groups depart from Minneapolis, landing at the most convenient port-of-entry, and then travel as a group by bus or train to Ingolstadt. Attempts are made to purchase round-trip tickets with open return dates or fixed return dates that may be changed for a modest fee. The program calendar allows for ample opportunity for travel in the host and neighboring countries.
Housing
On the Alnwick, England program you live in residence at Alnwick Castle in a dorm-like setting. On the Ingolstadt, Germany program you live in a large villa with the SCSU group. On short-term programs you are typically moving from hostel to hostel or hotels as the program moves through various cities.
Independent Travel
Weekends are open for traveling and the semester long programs
have week long breaks.
Students typically use train passes such as the Euro Rail or the
Brit Rail Pass. Some also backpack and stay in youth hostels. Shared hotel
rooms for several students is also an economical way to travel.
How much money you need for travel and entertainment depends on
how much you travel or take in evening entertainment. On the low end students
have gotten by with $1000 for one semester, but others have spent significantly
more on travel, gifts, souvenirs, etc.
