Step 1:

Talk to your parents or guardians about participating in an international program. Be sure to talk about how much they are willing to assist you financially.

Step 2:

Talk to the program coordinator for your program to obtain a budget sheet outlining program costs.

Step 3:

Set up an appointment with Judy Nichols,

Office of Financial Aid
245 Lucina Hall
(765) 285-5600

Types of Financial Aid

In addition to the sources below, many sources are listed in reference books on grants, scholarships, and other financial assistance which may be obtained through Bracken Library or through the Center for International Programs. Enrollment in a study abroad program approved for credit may be considered enrollment at Ball State University for the purpose of applying for Title IV assistance.

Federal:

• Pell Grant
• Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
• Perkins Loan
• Federal Direct Student Loan
• Federal Direct PLUS Loan

BSU Financial Aid Office:

• BSU Fees Assistance Grant
• BSU Presidential Scholarship
• London Centre Scholarship
• BSU Foundation Scholarship
• Indiana Higher Education Loan
• Rotary Foundation Scholarship

Center for International Programs:

• Rinker Scholarship for Study Abroad
• Yuhas Scholarship for Study Abroad

If you are already receiving financial aid, it can usually be applied to study abroad programs. If you are not currently receiving financial aid, it is still to your advantage to talk with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and explore what special options you may have.

Financial Aid Web Site

Further information on financial aid is available through the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid Web site, which includes access to FastWeb Scholarship Search. The site can be accessed via the BSU home page, www.bsu.edu  or can be accessed directly at www.bsu.edu/finaid .

Deadlines

October 15^th:

Rinker Application for spring semester
Yuhas Application for spring semester

March 1^st:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

April 15th:

Yuhas Application for all year, fall and summer programs
Rinker Application for all year, fall and summer programs

May 1^st:

Federal Direct Student Loan
Federal Direct Plus Loan