{"id":17,"date":"2025-07-01T11:18:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T15:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/studyabroad\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-08-08T13:07:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T17:07:44","slug":"finance-study-abroad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/study-abroad\/finance-study-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Finance study abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"intro\">Clark offers over 150 programs with different financial models to help you find one that meets your academic and financial needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><nav class=\"is-responsive items-justified-left wp-block-navigation is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-20be11b6 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Finance\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 5v1.5h14V5H5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 12.8h14v-1.5H5v1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 19h14v-1.5H5V19z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"menu-title\">Finance<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container\" id=\"modal-1\" data-wp-class--has-modal-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-class--is-menu-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-close\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog\" data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"state.ariaModal\" data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.ariaLabel\" data-wp-bind--role=\"state.roleAttribute\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button aria-label=\"Close menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.closeMenuOnClick\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m13.06 12 6.47-6.47-1.06-1.06L12 10.94 5.53 4.47 4.47 5.53 10.94 12l-6.47 6.47 1.06 1.06L12 13.06l6.47 6.47 1.06-1.06L13.06 12Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.focusFirstElement\" id=\"modal-1-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container is-responsive items-justified-left wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/study-abroad\/finance-study-abroad\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Program overview<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/study-abroad\/finance-study-abroad\/scholarships\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Search scholarships<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/study-abroad\/finance-study-abroad\/banking-and-budgeting\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Banking while abroad<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare program types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>When you study abroad, the cost, billing structure, and financial aid eligibility depend on the type of program. In some programs, costs go to Clark. In others, costs go to our partner institutions. And some expenses \u2014 like flights, passport fees, and visas \u2014 are your responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark students have access to details on our <a href=\"https:\/\/clarkuedu.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/ClarkStudyAbroadVirtual\/ERiHATNXNrNJjcdWQGcedjIBdUqWQMVAfLDSgjK0oaW0rw?e=n7XhO3\">budget reference sheet<\/a> of approved programs. This will give you an overview of costs for housing, flights, visas, and other expenses. Contact the Study Abroad Office as well as the Office Financial Assistance for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-988b637e wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clark exchange programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pay to Clark:<\/strong> Clark tuition and study abroad fee<br><strong>Pay to provider:<\/strong> Room, board, visa, and personal expenses<br><strong>Aid:<\/strong> Clark scholarships and federal\/state aid apply<br><strong>Includes:<\/strong> Clark\u2019s partner exchanges<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ISEP exchange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pay to Clark:<\/strong> Clark tuition, standard room and board, and study abroad fee. All fees are paid directly to Clark. You do not pay anything to ISEP.<br><strong>Aid:<\/strong> Clark scholarships and federal\/state aid apply.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-exchange programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pay to Clark:<\/strong> study abroad fee<br><strong>Pay to provider:<\/strong> All program costs <br><strong>Aid:<\/strong> Only federal\/state aid may apply. Clark grants and scholarships do not apply.<br><strong>Includes:<\/strong> CEA CAPA, TEAN, SIT, AIFS, ISEP Direct.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-Clark programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pay to provider:<\/strong> All costs to the external program. <br><strong>Aid:<\/strong> Clark financial aid does not apply.&nbsp;<br><strong>Process:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requires Leave of Absence. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must meet with Study Abroad prior to approval.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clark faculty-led programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pay to Clark<\/strong>: Per-credit tuition + course-specific fee. Billed entirely by Clark.<br><strong>Aid<\/strong>: Short-term programs do not allow for federal and state aid. Summer aid may apply. <br><strong>Terms:<\/strong> Offered May or summer<br><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estimated costs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45rem\">\n<p>Regardless of program type, you should budget for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flights&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visa fees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meals, if they aren&#8217;t included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal expenses (travel, phone, shopping)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull padded has-white-color has-gray-600-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-25ec5bab944bf0b3d3598f311e52387f is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro\">Clark Study Abroad and national organizations offer funding to help with costs. Popular options include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clark-specific awards: McKim, Tobin, Leir&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National scholarships: Gilman, Boren, Freeman-ASIA&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provider scholarships may be available depending on program and provider&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/study-abroad\/plan-your-journey\/scholarships\/\">scholarship search tool<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study abroad glossary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>External scholarships<\/summary>\n<p>Funding opportunities provided by outside organizations, foundations, or study abroad providers.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Financial aid transfer<\/summary>\n<p>The process of applying Clark-based financial aid to study abroad program costs<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Personal expenses<\/summary>\n<p>Out-of-pocket costs that students are responsible for while abroad, including food, local transportation, airfare, personal travel, visa fees, books, supplies, and other daily living costs. These expenses are separate from billed tuition, administrative fees, or program housing costs and must be planned for individually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Program Provider<\/summary>\n<p>An external organization or company that coordinates study abroad programs, housing, excursions, and student support on behalf of or in partnership with Clark.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Study abroad fee<\/summary>\n<p>A $2,000 fee billed to the student\u2019s Clark account each semester abroad. This fee covers essential services such as transcript processing, enrollment in international health insurance, registration in the AlertTraveler risk management system, and overall administrative support provided by the Clark Study Abroad Office.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Tuition exchange<\/summary>\n<p>An arrangement that allows eligible students from participating institutions to apply their home university\u2019s tuition benefits toward study at a partner institution, often under formal exchange or reciprocal agreements. At Clark, tuition exchange students typically pay Clark tuition while attending the partner university abroad.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Withdrawal and refund policies<\/summary>\n<p>All study abroad participants are subject to the Study Abroad Refund Policy, which differs from Clark University\u2019s general refund policy. Students who withdraw after confirming participation are responsible for any non-recoverable costs paid on their behalf, including program fees, tuition, or administrative charges. Withdrawal may also affect financial aid and result in little or no refund \u2014 in some cases, students may owe more than the cost of a regular Clark semester. 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