Financial Aid and Scholarships for Exploration Seminars Friday, Nov 20 2009 

􀂋UW RESOURCES

Go! Scholarship and Fritz Scholarship opportunities)
http://goglobal.washington.edu

The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) http://www.washington.edu/students/osfa
Student receiving financial aid may be eligible for an increase for study abroad. You will need to submit a Revision Request (obtained from the OSFA).

UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/index.shtml

􀂋ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS http://www.rotary.org

􀂋OTHER FOREIGN STUDY SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP DATABASES

IIEPASSPORT: http://studyabroadfunding.org/

Studyabroad.com http://studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html

FastWeb http:http://www.fastweb.com

The College Board http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp

University of Minnesota
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/financial/scholarships/index.html

Michigan State University http://www.msu.edu

Speaking of money, what is the real deal? Thursday, Dec 25 2008 

As you know, the program fee for any Exploration Seminar does not include a number of expenses. How do you calculate the real costs?

Here is a general budget:

Program fee: $2,995
IPE Administrative fee: $250
Airfare: $900+
Insurance: $200
Personal Books/Course Materials/Art Supplies (each participant will be provided with basic materials): Variable
Food (most meals are not covered by the program): $600 – $800
Personal Spending Money: variable (independent travel, entrance fees not included within the program, gifts, etc.)
Communication (internet/cell phone): $50+