Elective courses in the same area, offered at the Host School may count toward the concentration requirements at McGill. I am sure you will understand that it is impossible to schedule the courses at McGill so that all courses are available in both terms. This is because the academic year at the other universities ends too late for McGill to receive all the grades in time for June Convocation. While on the exchange program, students remain registered as full-time students at McGill. Tuition is paid directly to McGill.
Students are responsible for paying return airfare and all other living expenses while abroad.
At some schools students may be charged for orientation programs as well as textbooks, and course material. Scholarship, Loans, Etc. As exchange students are registered as full-time McGill students they are eligible to apply for government grants and loans in the same way they would if they were staying in Canada to study. They will, however, have to pay any medical expenses incurred while away and apply for a refund from Medicare upon return. It is important to obtain receipts for all expenses.