Study Abroad Funding
Select the right program for your budget
Studying abroad doesn't have to be expensive. There are many options available to help you cut costs and pay for expenses.
Our program costs vary greatly based on duration, accommodation type, cost of living in the host country, etc. When you meet with the study abroad advisor, you'll be given a cost sheet depending on which program you're interested in. We can help you select a program that fits your budget.
If cost is an important factor in your program choice, be sure to ask your advisor about our tuition exchange and other low-cost programs. With the tuition exchange program, you pay regular CMU tuition and fees, just as if you were staying on campus. In addition, the Office of Study Abroad offers a number of low-cost programs.
Talk to a financial aid advisor
Most financial aid you receive through CMU can be used to pay for your study abroad costs. Your study abroad advisor will give you a program budget sheet to help you apply for financial aid. You may even qualify for additional aid because airfare, passport
and visa costs are included in your expenses.