Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
Financial aid is available for most study-abroad and exchange programs, during both the summer and the regular academic year. Contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office if you have questions about eligibility.
Education Abroad Program (EAP)
The Education Abroad Program is a UC program. Because you are a UC student, you pay UC fees while in the program. The university-wide EAP office determines your costs, which will differ from the UC San Diego basic student budget. UC San Diego's Financial Aid and Scholarships Office adjusts your financial need and awards based on the cost of your program.
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File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than March 2.
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Make sure you apply for study abroad scholarships.
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Check your award status online using the Financial Aid tool.
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UC's EAP Office in Santa Barbara (not UC San Diego) disburses your award, depositing it into your personal bank account if you have enrolled in direct deposit.
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If you're attending a summer EAP program, follow the instructions and note the deadlines for summer session aid.
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Review more specific details about financial aid for EAP students.
Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP)
Opportunities Abroad Programs (OAP) are non-UC programs, but you may still qualify for financial aid through UC San Diego's Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. The sponsoring institution determines your costs, which differ from the UC San Diego basic student budget. UC San Diego's Financial Aid and Scholarships Office adjusts your financial need and awards based on the cost of your program.
Financial aid may also be available through your sponsoring institution, but you cannot receive aid through both UC San Diego and the sponsoring institution at the same time.
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File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than March 2.
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Make sure you apply for study abroad scholarships.
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UC San Diego's Financial Aid and Scholarships Office disburses funds to your UC San Diego student account.
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If you're attending a summer OAP program, follow the instructions and note the deadlines for summer session aid.
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If you have outstanding student loans, learn how to defer them while you attend your OAP program.
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Contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for questions about eligibility.
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Contact the Study Abroad Office for information about OAP programs and costs.
Exchange Programs with Spelman/ Morehouse Colleges
Thurgood Marshall College administers these exchange programs, which have fees that are higher than UC San Diego's typical costs. UC San Diego's Financial Aid and Scholarships Office adjusts your financial need and awards based on these increased costs.
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Learn more about Marshall's exchange programs with Spelman and Morehouse Colleges.
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File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than March 2.
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Contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for questions about eligibility.
Global Seminars
Global Seminars are UC San Diego summer study abroad programs. All programs are 5-week-long study abroad experiences. Participating students must enroll in 2 courses for a total of 8 units of UC San Diego credit. These summer study abroad programs have costs that are higher than UC San Diego's typical summer costs. UC San Diego's Financial Aid and Scholarships Office adjusts your financial need and awards based on these increased costs.
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Learn more about Global Seminars.
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File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than March 2.
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Enroll in your Global Seminar courses when summer registration opens (mid-April).
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Follow the instructions to apply and note the deadlines for Summer Session aid.
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Check your award status online using the Financial Aid tool.
Academic Internship Program (AIP)
UC San Diego's AIP programs usually offer academic credit. Certain types of loans may be available through UC San Diego's Financial Aid and Scholarships Office if you're enrolled in at least 6 units per quarter.
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Contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for questions regarding eligibility.
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Contact the Academic Internship Program for more information about AIP.
UC San Diego Study-Internship Program
You are enrolled at UC San Diego and pay the same fees on the normal UC San Diego student budget. Because the cost of living in Washington D.C. is higher, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office adjusts your awards based on the costs of the program.
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Learn more about UC San Diego.
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File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than March 2.
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UC San Diego's Financial Aid Office will determine your awards eligibility; check your award status online using the Financial Aid tool.
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Awards will be disbursed by UC San Diego and applied to your UC San Diego student account.
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Contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for questions regarding eligibility.