Funding your Connect Abroad experience may be easier than you think. Connect Abroad offers a variety of funding opportunities to help make global experiences more accessible, including financial aid, scholarships, and program-specific support. Explore the information below to learn about program costs and the resources available to help fund your adventure.
Program Costs −+
Program costs vary by destination and are listed on each Connect Abroad program brochure. The total cost of participation consists of tuition for the associated academic course and a separate program fee that covers the travel experience. Financial aid and scholarships can often be combined to reduce the overall cost of your Connect Abroad experience.
Program Fees −+
What’s Included in Program Fees
- Airfare (for Discover and Immerse programs)
- Transportation to and from the airport (for Discover and Immerse programs)
- Accommodations in-country
- In-country ground transportation
- Entrances to all program attractions
- All mandatory activities outlined on itinerary
- Dedicated ground support fluent in local language
- Travel insurance (required for all students participating in UGA Study Away programs)
- Welcome and Farewell group meals, daily breakfasts, and other group meals (varies by program)
What’s Not Included in Program Fees
- Tuition for academic course
- $100 program deposit
- Passport
- Meals not included on itinerary
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
Tuition vs. Fees −+
The advertised program fees do not include the tuition cost of enrolling in the associated academic course. This is because tuition costs vary based on the total number of credit hours for which a student enrolls in a given semester. The Office of Student Financial Aid can provide more specific information about the tuition costs for students.
Financial Aid −+
Most types of financial aid can be applied toward Connect Abroad programs. HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships apply to tuition for the associated academic course, while Pell Grants may be applied toward tuition and, in some cases, a portion of the program fee. Students may also combine (“stack”) eligible scholarships to further reduce the cost of participation. We recommend contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid for questions about your specific financial aid package and how it can apply to Connect Abroad or other study away programs.
Scholarships −+
Several scholarship opportunities are available to help reduce the cost of participating in Connect Abroad. Opportunities are offered through the Office of Experiential Learning, the Office of Global Engagement, and select colleges.
Office of Experiential Learning
Connect Abroad Discover Access Scholarship
Need-based scholarships of up to $2,500 for Discover participants
Connect Abroad Ambassador Program
A competitive, year-long leadership opportunity for Discover and Explore participants that includes a $500 scholarship
ALL Georgia & Georgia Commitment Scholars EL Supplements
Supplemental Experiential Learning funding is available for students in the following named scholar programs:
- ALL Georgia Program Scholars
- Boudens Scholars
- Correll Scholars
- Cousins Scholars
- Sam Stolz Scholars
- Stamper Scholars
- Mary Virginia Terry Scholars
Funding structures and amounts vary across these scholar programs. Eligible scholars will be contacted by the Office of Student Financial Aid and the Office of Experiential Learning regarding funding request processes.
Office of Global Engagement
OGE Connect Abroad Scholarship
Award available to students participating in Connect Abroad programs. Scholarship amounts vary, and eligible students will receive a direct link to apply.
UGA U.S. Passport Initiative
A reimbursement program for eligible UGA students applying for their first adult U.S. passport to support future global experiences
WorldStrides
Students participating in Connect Abroad programs administered in partnership with WorldStrides may apply for scholarships offered through WorldStrides to help offset program costs. We are partnering with WorldStrides on the following programs for 2027:
- Connect Abroad Discover: Argentina
- Connect Abroad Discover: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Connect Abroad Discover: Costa Rica
- Connect Abroad Discover: Germany
- Connect Abroad Discover: Greece
- Connect Abroad Discover: Morocco
- Connect Abroad Explore: Northern Ireland
- Connect Abroad Immerse: Child Development in France
- Connect Abroad Immerse: Pediatric Well Being in Spain
- Connect Abroad Immerse: Biology in Belize
- Connect Abroad Immerse: Computer Science in London
- Connect Abroad Immerse: European Culture in Vienna
- Connect Abroad Immerse: Marine Sciences in the Yucatán
- Connect Abroad Immerse: Psychology in Amsterdam
- Connect Abroad Immerse: Slavic Studies in Prague
- Connect Abroad Immerse: Sustainability in Finland (Honors)
API
Students participating in Connect Abroad programs administered in partnership with API may apply for scholarships offered through API to help offset program costs. We are partnering with API on the following programs for 2027:
- Connect Abroad Discover: Iceland
- Connect Abroad Discover: Portugal
For Connect Abroad Immerse programs affiliated with specific colleges, information about additional college-based scholarship opportunities will be shared with eligible applicants after the application deadline.
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