Affording Global Learning

Programs Fees Include:

• Basic Housing & Housing Deposits (excluding summer)
• Insurance
• Program Deposits
• Administrative fees
• Trackable mailing
• Site assessment visits
• Risk management evaluations
• Critical incident response support
• Academic assessment/accreditation
• On-site student support activities
• International program consortium/membership/partnership fees
• Transcript analysis and credit transfer
• Major/Minor/Credit allocation
• Mandatory pre-departure orientations
• Global Learning advising
• Global Learning workshops
• Peer Advising

Program Fees Do Not Include:

• Meals 
• Passport and Visa Fees
• Visa Processing Fees
• Residence Permits
• Airfare
• Damage Deposits
• Taxes
• Fees for personal travel insurance or health insurance additional to program insurance 
• Housing Upgrades
• Optional Program Excursions
• Application Fees (if applicable)
• Course Fees
• National Health Insurance fees (if applicable)
• SCU Student Insurance Health Plan (if applicable)

Program Upgrades: 

Students will be billed by the host institution or program provider for any optional field trips, course fees, or upgrades to basic housing. While Financial Aid packages will be calculated based on the total cost of the program abroad, payment of fees outside of SCU tuition and Global Learning fees are the sole responsibility of the student. 

Withdrawal Fee: 

Students who choose to withdraw after they have committed to an SCU Global Learning program will be subject to the SCU Global Learning Withdrawal fee of $500. In addition, any additional charges incurred by SCU that resulted from a student’s choice to withdraw will be passed to the student. Students may appeal the SCU Global Learning Withdrawal fee following the appeal process requirements. Appeals must be submitted via email to the Global Engagement Review Committee.

Personal Costs: 

Some fees may be required to be paid upfront and out of pocket, regardless of the types and amounts of financial assistance a student has applied for and will be receiving. Some examples of such fees would be:

• Phase 2 application fees (if required)
• Damage deposit
• Insurance fee
• Round trip airfare
• Taxes
• Passport & Visa costs 

Distribution of Financial Aid occurs on the same timeline as a regular term at SCU, so students may need to plan ahead for these upfront costs.

Global Learning Evaluation:

Students who do not complete the Global Learning Evaluation by the last day of the quarter following participation in a Global Learning program will result in $500 being charged to the student account. 

It is important for students to speak with a financial aid adviser before applying to a Global Learning program, so they are aware of the financial impact of their Global Learning decision and any gaps in their budget. The type of Global Learning program will often affect students’ financial aid. 

Fall, Winter, and Spring Term Study Abroad Programs:

All financial aid is applied against the study abroad tuition and fees for fall, winter, and spring term programs. Any disbursed financial aid remaining after all of SCU tuition and fees are satisfied will be refunded to the student or a parent borrower, as appropriate. The Financial Aid Office will disburse financial aid according to Santa Clara University's disbursement schedule, and study abroad programs that are semester or trimester in length will be affected according to this disbursement structure.

The Financial Aid Office allows students to request a financial aid estimate for a study abroad financial aid package at any time, including before you apply to a program. The Financial Aid Office will review the program's total cost, whether it be a Study Abroad Quarter Cost or a Study Abroad Semester Cost, and will adjust your financial aid package accordingly for your estimate. All questions about financial aid should be directed to onestop@scu.edu.

Seeking additional aid? Parents may apply for Federal Direct PLUS Loan or students can consider private alternative loan money. Santa Clara University cannot offer or increase any grant or scholarship.

Summer Study Abroad or Global Internship Programs:

All questions about billing for fall, winter, and spring term study abroad programs should be directed to onestop@scu.edu. Questions about summer tuition and fees (outside the SCU program fee) should be directed to the program provider or host institution. 

Summer Programs:

Students on summer programs pay tuition and other fees directly to the program provider or host institution. The Summer Abroad program fee is paid directly to SCU, and will be charged to their Student Account via Workday on the same cycle as all other SCU students.

Fall/Winter/Spring Programs:

Students will be charged to their Student Account via Workday on the same billing cycle as all other SCU students. The bill will include charges for tuition and the study abroad fee based on a semester or quarter program. Tuition and fees at the host institution will be paid directly by SCU. Any/all financial aid is applied against the study abroad tuition and fees. Any disbursed financial aid remaining after all of SCU tuition and fees are satisfied will be refunded to the student or a parent borrower, as appropriate. 

Additional Billing Information: 

Students will be billed by the host institution or program provider for any optional field trips, course fees, or upgrades to basic housing. While Financial Aid packages will be calculated based on the total cost of the program abroad, payment of fees outside of SCU tuition and study abroad fee are the sole responsibility of the student.