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Study Abroad Costs and Aid

Because financial aid can apply, the cost of studying abroad for a semester is comparable to tuition, room, and board in St. Paul. However, your cost will depend on the program to which you are applying.

In general, grants, loans, and scholarships can be applied to the program fee for semester, J-Term and academic year long programs.

Find your program costs by searching for a program and selecting 'Cost' towards the top of the online program brochure page.

Calculate out-of-pocket costs for studying abroad by using the financial aid action steps worksheets.

Paying for Study Abroad

If you find yourself hesitant to add a global experience to your college career because of the cost, consider the following:

  • Program Costs Vary
  • Use Your Financial Aid
  • Apply for Scholarships
  • Return on Investment
  • Program Costs Vary

    Studying abroad for a semester is comparable to the cost of living and studying on-campus, but some programs cost considerably less than others. This may mean a shorter program, a location with a lower cost of living, or a program with on-campus or online components before and/or after a shorter travel component.

    There are also options for you to study 'abroad' within the US! There are many valuable international and intercultural experiences to be had right here in the United States. These programs may not be the standard study abroad experience, but they can still change your life and enhance your degree!

    Use Your Financial Aid

    Use your financial aid, loans, and scholarships for semester and academic year programs. For semester or year-long programs financial aid applies just as if you were on campus, so a longer program does not necessarily mean higher costs. Depending on the cost of living, your wallet may not notice any difference between studying on-campus vs. abroad.

    The Financial Aid Office provides term-specific worksheets for study abroad students, and these worksheets take all the work out of calculating costs. Just plug in the numbers from the online program budget and your Murphy Online financial aid award, and it does the math for you! To access these worksheets, visit the financial aid study abroad page and select the term that applies to you.

    Apply for Scholarships

    Whether from the Office of Study Abroad, departments on campus, study abroad programs, or organizations outside the University, there are funds available. Spend some time researching and applying for multiple scholarships. Yes, it's a lot of work, but it can really pay off.

    Students approved for the fall semester Rome Empower Program receive a $2,000 scholarship just for being admitted. Talk to a study abroad advisor to discuss these and other programs with financial assistance.

    Return on Investment

    Cost isn't everything. We want you to make smart choices with your money, but we also want you to recognize that there is a significant return on investment for selecting a program that fits your academic, personal, and professional goals. Studying abroad is an investment that can increase your intercultural skills in an increasingly global world and set you apart from other job candidates.

    Program Costs Vary

    Program Costs Vary

    Studying abroad for a semester is comparable to the cost of living and studying on-campus, but some programs cost considerably less than others. This may mean a shorter program, a location with a lower cost of living, or a program with on-campus or online components before and/or after a shorter travel component.

    There are also options for you to study 'abroad' within the US! There are many valuable international and intercultural experiences to be had right here in the United States. These programs may not be the standard study abroad experience, but they can still change your life and enhance your degree!

    Use Your Financial Aid

    Use Your Financial Aid

    Use your financial aid, loans, and scholarships for semester and academic year programs. For semester or year-long programs financial aid applies just as if you were on campus, so a longer program does not necessarily mean higher costs. Depending on the cost of living, your wallet may not notice any difference between studying on-campus vs. abroad.

    The Financial Aid Office provides term-specific worksheets for study abroad students, and these worksheets take all the work out of calculating costs. Just plug in the numbers from the online program budget and your Murphy Online financial aid award, and it does the math for you! To access these worksheets, visit the financial aid study abroad page and select the term that applies to you.

    Apply for Scholarships

    Apply for Scholarships

    Whether from the Office of Study Abroad, departments on campus, study abroad programs, or organizations outside the University, there are funds available. Spend some time researching and applying for multiple scholarships. Yes, it's a lot of work, but it can really pay off.

    Students approved for the fall semester Rome Empower Program receive a $2,000 scholarship just for being admitted. Talk to a study abroad advisor to discuss these and other programs with financial assistance.

    Return on Investment

    Return on Investment

    Cost isn't everything. We want you to make smart choices with your money, but we also want you to recognize that there is a significant return on investment for selecting a program that fits your academic, personal, and professional goals. Studying abroad is an investment that can increase your intercultural skills in an increasingly global world and set you apart from other job candidates.

    Scholarships

    The Office of Study Abroad manages a portfolio of scholarships for those students participating in university-approved off-campus programs. All students are encouraged to apply, even if their approval for a program is not yet confirmed.

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid is available for semester or academic yearlong study abroad programs approved by the Office of Study Abroad. Typically, most students can use their scholarships, grants and loans to help cover the costs of tuition and housing.