Helpful Resources for Study Abroad

Funding Resources for Study Abroad

Pitzer students on financial aid are able to apply all financial aid, with the exception of work study, towards approved study abroad programs. Consult with the Office of Financial Aid for specifics on how your financial aid award will apply and to complete the necessary paperwork.

There are a some other sources of funding for study abroad that students may want to investigate:

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for students receiving federal need-based financial aid:

The National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Scholarships: for study abroad in countries other than Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

Bridging Japan Scholarship is for students studying on semester programs in Japan in any field and the Morgan Stanley Scholarship for students studying in Japan who have an interest in economics and international finance.

KAUST Full Discovery Scholarship: For undergraduate students of science and technology, this generous scholarship covers tuition and a living allowance for the remainder of the undergraduate degree and a master's program at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia.

Sallie Mae education loans available for study abroad

You might also consult this directory of financial aid sources:
StudyAbroad.com

Some programs do offer their own aid and students applying for summer programs and unapproved semester programs should check with the program provider to learn of any additional sources of aid.

Web Resources

How to get a passport:
travel.state.gov/passport/index.html

If you have lost your passport:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/lost/lost_849.html

Visa requirements - Country-Specific Information:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html

Location of consular offices in the United States:
www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/c12448.htm

Location of US embassy offices abroad
http://usembassy.state.gov/

Travel warnings:
www.travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html

Centers for Disease Control (country by country information on staying healthy):
www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm

For disabled travelers:
www.miusa.org

For gay, lesbian and bisexual issues:
www.indiana.edu/~overseas/lesbigay/index.html

For students of color:
www.studyabroad.msu.edu/people/studentsofcolor/

For scholarships and grants related to international study:
http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/index.htm

International calling codes:
www.the-acr.com/codes/cntrycd3.htm

Time zone converter:
www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
www.worldtimeserver.com

Currency converter: (this page has a helpful tool called a Cheat Sheet for travelers)
www.oanda.com/converter/travel?lang=en
www.xe.com

Weather information around the world:
www.weather.com

Information on adaptors for converting appliances to different international electric currents:
www.escapeartist.com/global/Plug_Adapters1.html

Locating ATM machines:
www.mastercard.com/atmlocator/index.jsp
www.visa.com

Information on voting while abroad:
http://www.fvap.gov/

World Factbook - Background information on your host country:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html

Global calendar - holidays and festivals around the globe:
By date - http://www.earthcalendar.net/index.php

Language basics (greetings, how to find the bathroom, etc.) for 70 languages:
http://www.travlang.com/languages/index.html

Travel publications:
http://transitionsabroad.com
http://www.ricksteves.com
http://www.lonelyplanet.com
http://www.fieldingtravel.com
http://www.fodors.com
http://www.frommers.com
http://www.moon.com

Tourism offices worldwide directory:
http://www.towd.com

Maps for many European destinations:
http://www.mapquest.com/features/international

News:
www.newslink.org
www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/us/languages.shtml/

Information on migration:
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/special/migration/default.stm

Travel zines and newsletters for sharing stories as you travel:
www.travelmedia.com or www.connectedtraveler.com
www.great-adventures.com
www.artoftravel.com
www.journeywoman.com

For tips on taking better pictures:
www.photosecrets.com

International Internet radio:
www.live-radio.net/info.shtml
www.web-radio.com