Financing your Program
Traveling abroad as a student-athlete is possible!
At Student-Athletes Abroad our mission is to remove barriers that prevent student-athletes from participating in study abroad programs. We understand that financial concerns are often one of the biggest obstacles, and we’re here to support you in finding solutions.
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If you’re seeking financial assistance for your SAA program, please be sure to discuss it during your interview call. Our team is ready to work with you to explore funding options and ensure that this opportunity remains within reach.
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In addition, we highly encourage you to explore the following resources and strategies to help fund your experience:
Fundraising
Fundraising allows seemingly impossible opportunities become possible. Our staff have personally fundraised, and helped students fundraise through many of these methods. Let us know how we can help you reach your fundraising goals. We are happy to share a fundraising guide with you by request.
Scholarships
Many organizations and institutions offer scholarships specifically for student-athletes or study abroad programs.
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University Scholarships: Reach out to your Global Education offices to start your search for study abroad funding directly through your university. Many schools have internal scholarships or grants that you may be eligible for. Check with your Athletic Department as well, in case there is specific funding available for athletes wishing to go abroad.
External Scholarships: There are hundreds of private and public organizations ready to invest in your experience abroad. Here are a few scholarship databases and additional information to get you started:
Financial Aid
You're eligible to apply federal financial aid to the cost of studying abroad as long as the program is approved by your university. Let us know if you would like assistance navigating this process with your university's financial aid office. We are happy to provide any required documentation or syllabus to ease the process.
Payment Plans
We offer flexible payment plans to help you manage the cost of the program over time. We believe in the transformative power of studying abroad and want to make it as accessible as possible for every student-athlete. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns—we’re here to help!