In most cases, they'll receive transfer credit and can use their ISU financial aid. In some cases, they can pick up most of a minor during a semester abroad. They can go on a group program in an area of interest, or go on an exchange and take courses to meet their elective requirements. French, Spanish, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Korean, or any other language that appeals to them. They can study a language and culture intensively or, if they're already proficient in a language, they can take courses in their field taught in whatever language they speak.
Proficiency usually requires at least three years of language study at the college level.
Students can explore other options in the Study Abroad Resource Center library. As long as their classes overseas are earning academic credit, most or all of their ISU financial aid may be used to fund their study abroad experience. It doesn't matter whether they're on an ISU program or one through another institution. For more information about ISU and non-ISU awards, contact the Study Abroad Resource Center. Applications are due 18 months in advance and are available at the Study Abroad Resource Center.