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Overview
If you're interested in studying away, we don't want financial matters to deter you. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that the cost for most of our semester study away programs is comparable to a semester on Furman's campus. Students may apply financial aid to all of our approved semester programs (Faculty-Led, Affiliate and Exchange).
Contact us with any questions you have about the costs associated with a study away programs.
Explore more information for each program type by selecting the program type on the buttons inside the tabbed menu:
FURMAN BILLING FOR MAYX PROGRAMS
Students are billed in March for the billable costs of their program. The price for a May Experience trip varies, depending on the program and the destination. The billable costs typically range from $3,000-$7,000. Check the program web brochure for detailed cost information.
COST INCLUSIONS
Your payment to Furman includes round trip airfare, a tourist visa (if necessary), international insurance coverage, lodging, activities, events, group travel and some meals.
COST EXCLUSIONS
Excluded are costs for personal expenses such as books, materials, a passport, some meals, and spending money.
STUDY AWAY NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Students may apply for a need-based study away scholarship.
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
Students should note that the initial non-refundable deposit payment must be paid out of pocket within two weeks of acceptance to the program. The deposit payment will be applied to your total program cost.
FURMAN BILLING FOR FACULTY-LED SEMESTER PROGRAMS
Students are billed Furman tuition, room, and board plus a study away fee for Faculty-Led semester programs. Bills are generated in July for Fall programs and in November for Spring Programs.
COST INCLUSIONS
Your payment to Furman includes international insurance coverage, housing, and tuition and some meals* for semester away. Most programs also include an academic excursion and fees for some program-related events or activities.
*A meal credit will be applied as a direct deposit to the student’s bank account (associated with their WorkDay Student) by the start of their program. The allotment is based on the estimated cost of meals not provided by the program.
COST EXCLUSIONS
Excluded are costs for personal expenses such as books, materials, some meals*, a passport, a visa (if required), and spending money.
*A meal credit will be applied as a direct deposit to the student's bank account (associated with their WorkDay Student) by the start of their program. The allotment is based on the estimated cost of meals not provided by the program.
FINANCIAL AID
All financial aid and scholarships can be applied toward a semester faculty-led study away program. Additionally, students may apply for a need-based study away scholarship.
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
Students should note that the initial non-refundable deposit payment must be paid out of pocket within two weeks of acceptance to the program. The deposit payment will be applied to your total program costs.
FURMAN BILLING JAPANESE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Students are billed Furman tuition plus a study away fee for exchange programs at Waseda University and Seinan Gakuin University. Kansai Gaidai University students are billed Furman tuition, room, and board plus the study away fee. Bills are generated in July for Fall programs and in November for Spring Programs.
COST INCLUSIONS
Student's payment to Furman includes tuition for Waseda and Seinan. For Kansai Gaidai, the payment includes tuition, room, and meals.
COST EXCLUSIONS
For students attending Waseda and Seinan, students are responsible for independently paying for lodging, all meals, round trip airfare, a passport, a student visa, books, materials, and spending money. For Kansai Gaidai, students are responsible for paying for round trip airfare, a passport, a student visa, books, materials, and spending money.
FINANCIAL AID
All financial aid and scholarships can be applied toward a semester exchange program. Additionally, students may apply for a need-based study away scholarship.
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
Students should note that the initial non-refundable deposit payment must be paid out of pocket within two weeks of acceptance to the program. The deposit payment will be applied to your total program costs.
FURMAN BILLING FOR APPROVED AFFILIATE PROGRAMS
Students are billed Furman tuition, room, and board plus a study away fee for approved affiliate programs.
Your payment to Furman includes school of record fee, tuition and room at your affiliate program, and some meals*.
*A meal credit will be applied as a direct deposit to the student's bank account (associated with their WorkDay Student) by the start of their program. The allotment is based on the recommendations by the affiliate partner for the estimated cost of meals not provided by the program.
COST EXCLUSIONS
Students are responsible for independently paying meals*, round trip airfare, on-site transportation, a passport, a student visa (if applicable), books, materials, and spending money.
*A meal credit will be applied as a direct deposit to the student's bank account (associated with their WorkDay Student) by the start of their program. The allotment is based on the recommendations by the affiliate partner for the estimated cost of meals not provided by the program.
FINANCIAL AID
All financial aid and scholarships can be applied toward a semester approved affiliate study away program. Additionally, students may apply for a need-based study away scholarship.
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
Students should note that the initial non-refundable deposit payment must be paid out of pocket within two weeks of acceptance to the program. The deposit payment will be applied to your total program costs.
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NON-AFFILIATED/NON-APPROVED STUDY AWAY SEMESTER PROGRAMS - LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Students who choose to participate in a study abroad program unaffiliated with Furman, must take a leave of absence. Contact the academic.deans@furman.edu The host institution will determine the tuition and fees for the program. You will not be billed by Furman University for the semester you are away, and you will not be able to use your financial aid or Furman scholarships.