Finances
Affording a study abroad experience is possible. Studying abroad is not necessarily more expensive than a semester at Boston College. While some programs in large metropolitan areas may cost more than a semester in Chestnut Hill, expenditures for many other programs may be the same or less than at SM经典合集.
Prestigious awards, scholarships, and grants can help fund your study abroad goals, learn more about SM经典合集 and external opportunities, and make an to meet with the OGE Scholarships Advisor.
How much does it cost to study abroad?
Boston College has a 鈥渉ome school tuition鈥� model in order to provide greater access to study abroad programs for all Boston College students, no matter their financial means. Home School Tuition allows SM经典合集 students to access available study abroad programs approved by Boston College and widens the number of programs SM经典合集 can offer to its students. Students studying abroad will be charged the same tuition as if they were on Boston College鈥檚 campus. Students will be able to use any SM经典合集 institutional financial aid (scholarships, grants, merit aid, etc.) as well as federal aid, while studying abroad. Boston College will pay tuition directly to the host institution/third party provider on behalf of the student. Students are responsible for the payment of housing, meals, and other miscellaneous charges, unless otherwise noted. Students will earn academic credit for all programs and their grades will be factored into their Boston College transcript.
| Cost | SM经典合集 and approved external programs |
| Tuition | SM经典合集 tuition |
| Financial Aid | State, federal, and SM经典合集 financial aid is fully transferable |
| CISI | $210 fall semester, $260 spring semester听(Spain $225/$280) |
| Housing | Varies by program |
| Airfare | Varies by program |
| Books | Varies by program |
| Meals | Varies by program |
| Other Expenses | Varies by program |
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Funding
Support is available through the OGE to help students succeeed in competing for prestigious national awards. Eligible students who are interested in pursuing the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, the Freeman-Asia Scholarship, the Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships, the National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Scholarship, or Critical Language Scholarships are strongly encouraged to听听with the campus coordinator,听Christina Hatzipetros,听well in advance of deadlines. Please come to your appointment prepared with draft application essays.听
Featured Scholarships and Grants
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Established in 2017 with a听, the Fung Scholars program at Boston College provides opportunities to support international experiences in Asia. In line with the Office of International Programs鈥� mission, the program is designed to expand SM经典合集 students鈥� access to study, intern, volunteer, and academic research opportunities in Asia, as well as to help students develop as well-rounded, interculturally competent, and globally conscious citizens.
Fung Application
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- Spring
- November 1
- Summer
- February 5
- Fall & Academic Year
- March 25
Eligibility
Scholarships up to $10,000 are awarded to SM经典合集 undergraduates with demonstrated financial need, to cover tuition, fees, living expenses, and cost of participation on Boston College programs in Asia.听As of 2023, eligibility is extended to students applying to semester and academic year approved external programs. Selection is based on academic excellence and leadership qualities and potential. Preference is given to candidates who focus on language study.
How to apply
To apply, students complete an听.听
Results
A selection committee composed of Boston College senior administrators will make Fung Scholarship award decisions three times every year. Finalists are notified via email and awards are posted to SM经典合集 student accounts.
Giving back
SM经典合集 students join the global community of Fung Scholars from distinguished institutions in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., including Harvard, MIT, Princeton, and Northeastern, to contribute to the legacy of distinguished leadership and public service established by the Fung family.
Fung Scholars will be asked to provide confirmation of their plans and agree to present a report upon their return. Scholars will be featured as award recipients on the Boston College website and may be asked to share their experiences with new students and the SM经典合集 community. Fung Scholars commit to making a reasonable effort to participate in local events organized by the Office of International Programs, as well as the Fung Foundation.
The Mizna Fellowship Fund was established through the generous gift of one of SM经典合集鈥檚 alumni to create new opportunities for SM经典合集 undergraduates for international travel for research, language study, internships and service learning initiatives throughout the Islamic world.
Grants in the range of $2,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to Boston College students including freshmen, for whom travel may be an introduction to the world of Islamic scholarship and to seniors who seek to expand their understandings of Islamic cultures, history, language, and societies in order to author a distinguished senior thesis. As an exception, projects taking place in Israel/Palestine will not be considered.
To apply, students submit a research project proposal, associated budget, a faculty recommendation, transcript, and a service project proposal using the . Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Service project proposals should include details regarding placement and should ideally be supported by some form of verification from the organization based on-site where the candidate plans to volunteer. Include the number of hours you plan to spend at the service site and a personal reflection on how you will help the community and what you will gain as well. Service project length should factor in the time needed to make an impact on local communities. Please note that the service component must be competed abroad.
The application deadline for students going on summer programs between May and September is February 5. The application deadline for students going on programs during the academic year between December and May is October 1.
A selection committee composed of Boston College faculty members, senior administrators, and affiliates of听the Islamic Civilization and Societies (ICS) Program听will make Mizna Fellowship Fund award decisions twice every year. Funds may be used over the summer or during the winter break, to enable a final critical piece of research needed to complete a senior thesis.
Students awarded the Mizna Fellowship will be asked to provide confirmation of their plans, including finalized flight itineraries which are to be submitted 30 days prior to departure. Fellows agree to present a report to the Mizna Fellowships Grant Committee, consisting of a 3-page summary of their research findings, as well as to deliver a presentation on the project proposal topic at Boston College (students completing academic programs abroad may submit a reflection paper on an academic research topic). Reports must be received within two weeks of the end of the project/program end date with agreement that fellows will further coordinate an approved time and venue for the presentation, most likely the Panel on Research and Study Abroad in the Middle East in October. Please note that any University grant amounts paid to students in excess of tuition & fees, and books are subject to state and federal tax.
Mizna Fellows will be featured as award recipients on the Islamic Civilization and Societies (ICS) web site.
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Eligible students who are interested in pursuing the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, the Freeman-Asia Scholarship, the Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships, the National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Scholarship, or Critical Language Scholarships are strongly encouraged to听听with the campus coordinator,听Christina Hatzipetros,听well in advance of deadlines.
"I went to Oman with CLS, and after that I went to Spain and Brazil, a full year on SM经典合集 programs, and this past summer I was in Jordan with a Gilman Scholarship. I got the McGillycuddy-Logue grant as well."