Students receiving financial aid may defer payment for up to 60 days after departure. Program fees will be refunded only in the event of a medical emergency. SFA provides an advisor for overseas study students. Partial scholarships for UF students are available on a competitive basis through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Honors Program, and the International Center. Non-UF students needing financial aid must apply to their home institutions.
China requires an entry visa and a passport valid for the full duration of stay.
Students accepted to the program will be provided with letters of invitation from STU and UF with which they can apply for a visa through their regional Chinese embassy. Consult the Chinese consulate nearest you for instructions about medical tests required by China for visa applications. Your local physician or public health agency can provide recommendations about immunizations. In addition to requiring a valid passport, China has special requirements for entry visa applications. Details about this are available through your regional Chinese embassy or consulate.