So as you can imagine, many factors influence the cost of studying abroad. They are called tuition exchanges because students pay their tuition directly to Carnegie Mellon and receive their regular financial aid package. With the exception of any student employment programs, you are eligible for all aid that you would normally receive. Currently Carnegie Mellon has sponsored programs in Australia, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, and Spain. In these programs, students pay a sponsored program fee equivalent to Carnegie Mellon tuition, room, and board.
Students are eligible for all financial aid that normally applies.
The difference is that Carnegie Mellon will pay the tuition and fees to the study abroad institution, and distribute funds to students for room, board, travel, and educational expenses that are not included in the institution's fees. Non-CMU Study Abroad programs are programs sponsored by another university or study abroad institution. You pay tuition to the other organization directly. However, you are eligible for any state or federal aid that you would normally receive. Upon arrival at your foreign destination, you may not have a chance to exchange money at the airport.