How to Afford Study Abroad

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The UT Programs Abroad Office offers study abroad programs for all budgets. In fact, depending upon the program you choose, there are some bargains out there! Many students also do not realize that their existing financial aid and most of their scholarship money can be applied to approved study abroad programs. There are also additional study abroad scholarships for which students can apply.

In-State Students

There are several affordable options for Tennessee residents to study abroad. The least expensive programs are most often exchanges, although because they require a significant amount of independence, they are not the best fit for every student. There are also many affordable direct and third party programs that are not considerbaly more expensive than UT Knoxville, tuition, room and board and that offer more benefits. See program types in the getting started section for a brief decsiption of the different types of programs. Or see CCI program options just for communication and information students.

Out-of-State Students

Out-of-state students should consider direct or third party provider study abroad programs instead of exchanges. These programs are frequently less than the cost of attending UT Knoxville. See CCI program options just for communication and information students and check the program types.

Summer or Mini-Term Programs

While the PAO strongly encourages students to study abroad for a semester or academic year, we recognize that some students will prefer to study abroad on programs with shorter durations. With that in mind, the PAO offers many shorter programs offered during mini-term or summer. Many of these programs are quite affordable, but please note that often scholarships and other financial aid do not apply to programs less than a semester in length. This frequently makes summer programs more expensive in terms of your "out-of-pocket" expenses than semester programs. Shorter does not always mean cheaper!

Additinal financial aid for communication and information students

Additionally, we would like to share with you the these additional potential sources of financial aid for study abroad. Click here to access funding links for study abroad.

Another way to gain international experience, in addition to a semester or program, is to participate in work abroad or internship programs, as some of these provide remuneration. For more information about internship/work abroad programs click here

See how other CCI students managed to go study abroad.

Click here to meet students with study abroad experience and see how they afforded to spend a summer, a semester or even one year abroad. 

Materials partially contributed by UT programs abroad office.

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