Frequently Asked Questions
These FAQs are meant to provide you with supplemental and procedural information regarding the study abroad program. Answers to many of your questions can be found below. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
Tuition, Financial Aid & Credits
Do I still pay normal Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox tuition and room and board as I have previous semesters?
Yes, you will be billed by Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox for your Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox tuition, plus room and board (with some variations, depending on the program). For some of the more expensive off-campus programs, you will be charged an additional program fee.
Do I keep my Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox financial aid package?
Yes, you keep all of your financial aid. Tuition remission students must pay the additional program fee. If you have financial-related questions, please direct them to your student financial services counselor.
Will my credits transfer? How do I find out what they will transfer as (GE, elective, major, etc.)?
Yes. Talk to your CAP coach in the Career and Academic Planning Center, the registrar’s transfer specialist, and your academic advisor for specifics. All credits from a Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox-approved program will transfer to Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox. However, you will need to plan which of your off-campus courses transfer for general education or can be counted in your major. This must be finalized before you leave for your program.
Does Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox pay my deposit and any application fees?
No, you are responsible for paying both the deposit and application fee. Your deposit will be credited to your student account (for all programs), your application fee will not.
Trip Logistics
Do I need a visa to study abroad?
Most study abroad countries require student visas. Some actually require that you apply in person for your visa at the consulate in San Francisco or Los Angeles. This is your responsibility, however the Center for Study Abroad will help if possible. Visas are becoming more complicated, so it is essential that you begin this process immediately after you are accepted into the off-campus program.
Am I responsible for paying for and booking my own flight?
Yes, you are responsible for paying and booking your flight. This must be coordinated with the off-campus program.
Will I be able to fly with other Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox students to my semester off-campus destination?
That depends on whether other Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox students are going to your same destination and whether you can coordinate your flights together. You also must coordinate your flights with the off-campus program.
Can I go to my destination before the semester begins and/or can I stay longer?
Yes, as long as you are present when your program begins through its conclusion.
Support
If I have concerns during my semester off-campus, whom do I talk to?
If it is related directly to Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox, your first contact should be the Center for Study Abroad. If it is related to your semester off-campus program, your first contact should be within your off-campus program. You are always welcome to contact the Center for Study Abroad if you need support.
I’m having trouble adjusting back to Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox life after I return. Are there resources on campus to help with this transition?
Yes, the Center for Study Abroad is available to meet with you and help you navigate re-entry. Please don’t hesitate to contact us. The university’s counseling center and the spiritual life office are also always available.
Other Questions
My program begins at a later date than Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox. Can I live on-campus during this time?
No. Although you are still considered a Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox student for the semester, you are not eligible for on-campus housing.
Does Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox offer summer off-campus programs?
Yes, several external programs offer summer programs.
Can transfer students study off-campus?
Yes, as long as they attend Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox for two semesters prior to studying off-campus.
Does the Center for Study Abroad require anything of me before/after my semester off-campus?
Yes, students accepted for off-campus semester study are required to:
- Attend an initial acceptance meeting in early February
- Attend two pre-departure orientation sessions, the semester before the study abroad program, facilitated by the Center for Study Abroad
- Attend a re-entry session facilitated by the Center for Study Abroad upon return (graduates exempt)
- Complete an online evaluation including a two-page (minimum) reflection of the off-campus semester experience
- Complete an IDI survey before and after your study abroad semester
I want to make sure I am well prepared for my semester off-campus. Are there specific resources available that might assist me?
Yes. Here are some suggestions:
- Connect with other Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox students who are either alumni of your program or are attending your same semester. The Center for Study Abroad will send you names of these students.
- Schedule a meeting with the director or assistant director to discuss concerns and suggested preparation
- Read online local newspapers
- Purchase and read travel books such as Lonely Planet or Rick Steves (for Europe only)
- Visit various websites about studying abroad