Study Abroad Financing Options
Studying off-campus is an investment in your future. It requires advance planning, careful management, creativity and perseverance, but the personal, academic and professional rewards will last a lifetime.
St. Olaf College allows financial aid and scholarships to be used to finance off-campus programs. Each St. Olaf program costs no less than the St. Olaf Comprehensive Fee. In addition, each has a program fee. You may revise your financial aid request to reflect the total cost of the off-campus program. For semester and year-long programs, please report the additional expense on the Returning Student Application for Financial Aid form. If you are planning an interim trip abroad, please report your extra expense to the Financial Aid Office.
It is our hope that anyone who wants to participate in an off-campus study experience will be able to do so. Please contact Helen Stellmaker (stellmak@stolaf.edu) if you need further assistance with anything you see on this page.
Loans
A wide variety of loans are available for study abroad opportunities. You must inform the Financial Aid Office of the increase in your school costs in order to be eligible for these loans. These loans include:
To apply for an interim loan, print off the Interim Loan form and return it to our office. Or, stop by the Financial Aid Office to complete the form.
For semester and year programs, contact the Financial Aid Office for more details.
General Scholarships
St. Olaf Scholarships
St. Olaf study-abroad scholarships include the Lawrence Groot Scholarship, Kathleen & Robert Leraas Scholarship, Class of 1993 Scholarship, Anson B. Cutts Scholarship, Dan Palm Scholarship, Robert J. & Karen Nelson Hoyle International Study Fund and other International Studies Scholarships.
| Administered By: | St. Olaf College |
| Number of Awards: | 40 - 50 |
| Program Duration: | Semester, Year |
| Study Locations: | All |
| Purpose: | To assist students with funding of a St. Olaf Abroad Program |
| Fields of Study: | All |
| Eligibility: | St. Olaf Students on St. Olaf Programs |
| Awards Based on: | Financial Need, academic credentials, written essay |
| Award Amount: | $300 - $2000 |
| Procedure: | Contact Office of International Studies |
| Application Deadline: | April 8, 2004 |
| Notification Date: | May 7, 2004 |
| Award Commitment: | Thank you letter to scholarship donor |
| Contact for Application: | Use link above, or Office of Financial Aid |
| Submit Application to: | St. Olaf Office of Financial Aid |
IIE Study Off-Campus Scholarship
| Administered By: | Institute of International Education |
| Number of Awards: | 30 (out of approximately 500 applications) |
| Program Duration: | Semester, Year |
| Study Locations: | All, with emphasis on non-Western locations |
| Purpose: | To encourage students to study overseas and gain international experience |
| Fields of Study: | All |
| Eligibility: | Good academic standing, no previous off-campus experience |
| Awards Based on: | Study plan, letter of recommendation and statement of proposed study |
| Award Amount: | $100 |
| Procedure: | Complete application, including statement of purpose, letter of reference, transcript and program description |
| Application Deadline: | Received in Chicago by March 10, 2001 |
| Notification Date: | April 10, 2001 |
| Award Commitment: | Upon return, write a brief description of experience off-campus highlighting the most memorable aspect, perceptions of host country and most valuable aspects of off-campus experience |
| Contact for Application: | www.iie.org or the International & Off-Campus Studies Office |
| Submit Application to: | ROSA Committee Institute of International Education 401 North Wabash Ave Suite 722 Chicago, IL 60611-3580 |
Bowman Travel Grant
| Administered By: | Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) |
| Number of Awards: | Varies |
| Program Duration: | Semester, Year |
| Study Locations: | Anywhere except Australia, Europe, Isreal, Japan, Korea, Russia or the US |
| Purpose: | Provide assistance to students participating in educational programs in nontraditional destinations |
| Fields of Study: | All |
| Eligibility: | Must attend a CIEE affiliated school (St. Olaf) |
| Awards Based on: | Strength of application and financial need |
| Award Amount: | $500 - $2,000 |
| Procedure: | Complete application, including statement of purpose, transcripts, references, FAFSA, program description and itemized budget |
| Application Deadline: | Received in Chicago by March 10, 2001 |
| Notification Date: | April 10, 2001 |
| Award Commitment: | Upon return, write a brief description of experience off-campus highlighting the most memorable aspect, perceptions of host country and most valuable aspects of off-campus experience |
| Contact for Application: | www.ciie.org or the International & Off-Campus Studies Office |
| Submit Application to: | Council on International Education Exchange Bowman Travel Grant Committee International Programs 205 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10017 |
There are many other scholarship opportunities also available. For a complete listing of scholarships email Helen Stellmaker at stellmak@stolaf.edu.
