Fall, summer spring each count as one semester. Students normally exchange for a year but semester exchanges are also available. How much you pay and where you pay depends on each program. Exchange programs are considered more economical when you pay here and attend there. In the study abroad programs, all monies are paid to the Study Abroad Institution .
Financial aid is usually applicable.
You may contact the Financial Aid office with any concerns. Before leaving UNC you will complete an advising agreement that assures coursework will transfer back to UNC and will apply toward your degree program. The International Student Information Card enables you to receive discounts on airfare, theatre tickets, etc. Getting the card should take no more than about 10 minutes. The amount of fees varies by program for incoming and outgoing students.