Financing your semester abroad may seem like an overwhelming task. The Office of Off-Campus Programs/ International Studies is committed to making this process as smooth as possible while providing you with information about financing opportunities.
Financial aid applies toward one semester of full-time, off-campus study during your four years at Bethel, including institutional aid and federal and state aid. Institutional aid does NOT apply to a second off-campus semester or any short-term programs like summer or interim. Work-study does not apply to study abroad.
Bethel Programs and Bethel Affiliated Programs
The overall cost typically includes tuition, room and board, and in-country travel. Financial aid that is currently being received – including institutional, federal, and state aid – will directly apply to a semester spent off-campus, with the exception of awards that require a student to be on campus (i.e. performance awards and work-study).
Non-Affiliated Programs
Costs and scholarship opportunities for non-affiliated programs will vary depending on the program. For most non-affiliated partners, the student is responsible to pay Bethel's tuition, the program's room and board, and his or her airfare. We encourage you to meet with a study abroad advisor to discuss the specifics of the organization that you may be working with as your provider.
Students attending non-affiliated programs will likely be able to receive all financial aid for their semester abroad; however, they should liaise closely with the Office of International Studies to ensure that financial information is understood and applied correctly.
Study Abroad Financial Aid Websites
StudyAbroad.com Scholarship Resources
Study Abroad Loans
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships are a great and often-overlooked way to help finance a study abroad trip. There are several scholarships for study abroad available through various organizations. Requirements for different scholarships vary – many of them require a GPA of 3.0 or above, while others are more specifically related to certain fields of study.Scholarships
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship for Study Abroad
DiversityAbroad.com Scholarship
Freeman Awards for Studies in Asia
United States-Japan Bridging Foundation
Scholarship Search Engines
College Board Scholarship Search
Institute of International Education
Other Scholarship Lists
BlackExcel.org Scholarship Lists
Deadline Soon Approaching
China Education Association for International Exchange (May 10th)- Contact our office for more information
Interim Scholarship for part-time seniors
For further financing options, please see the Office of Financial Aid. Our office also has a Financial Aid Brochure available for you to pick up!