Financial Aid / Scholarships

Most forms of financial aid can be continued while studying abroad since your student status is maintained. Studying abroad may make you eligible for other low-interest student loans. If you are planning to apply for any form of financial aid, you must do so several months in advance of your program start date.

Additional Study Abroad Scholarships

For a more extensive list of scholarships that are especially relevant to Eastern students: Scholarship Opportunities

Also, please be sure to meet with a financial aid personnel in order to determine additional financial assistance for your semester abroad.
Contact:
Jennifer Bright, Assistant Director
brightj@easternct.edu

For more information on financial aid/scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Office.

Student Financial Awards for Global Field Courses/Study Abroad

The Global Citizenship Council provides financial support to Eastern students participating in Global Field Courses and Study Abroad (in Eastern-affiliated programs). Award amounts are based on the student’s financial need up to $1,500 (as long as funds are available). A FAFSA must be on file in the Financial Aid office upon submission of the application.

To apply for an award, you must submit a one-page letter indicating

Your student ID number and up-to-date contact information, including phone number and email address.
The Global Field Course or Study Abroad program to which the funds will be applied.
How the experience will further your educational and career goals.
An explanation of any extenuating financial circumstances.
A statement indicating that a current FAFSA is on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
An indication of whether and when you have previously received Global Citizenship funds for field courses or study abroad.

Please note that awards are not guaranteed.

ALL APPLICANTS HAVE TO APPLY BY DECEMBER 1. THIS INCLUDES WINTERSESSION, SPRING BREAK, AND SUMMER COURSES.

Please send your printed application materials to Amanda Irwin, Office of Academic Affairs, Gelsi-Young room 229.