If you already receive financial aid to attend the UA, you probably will be able to apply that toward your study abroad program, whether it is a UA program or through another U.S. university. You may also want to check into scholarship and grant opportunities. The Office of Study Abroad and Student Exchange offers a limited number of travel grants to UA students participating in UA study abroad programs. Applications and deadline information can be obtained at the Office of Study Abroad and Student Exchange. Please remember that it is your responsibility to finance your study abroad program.
Many students take part-time jobs and work long hours during the summer to pay for their programs.
You can also be creative and apply for funding from private companies, foundations and academic departments. Additionally, there is a wide range of short-term summer programs that are lower in cost and provide direct credit. There are exceptions, of course, such as our programs in Brazil, France, Germany, and Taiwan, for which you need at least 2 years of college-level language instruction to participate. For all foreign language sites we suggest that you take some language courses prior to your study abroad program. Doing so will make your transition to that country easier and your study abroad experience more rewarding and enjoyable.