Financing study abroad is one of the most important aspects of the experience, and it can also be one of the most stressful. However, it does not need to be! We encourage students to start planning early to take full advantage of financial opportunities available.
Home School Tuition Policy for Semester Study Abroad
All Trinity students who are studying abroad on an approved program will be responsible for paying the costs associated with attending Trinity for that semester. When a student enrolls in an approved program from the Study Abroad Partner List, the program will bill Trinity directly. The following charges will appear on the billing statement issued by Trinity to the student:
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Trinity Tuition and Mandatory Fees
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Room (at the Double Occupancy Rate)
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Board (at the Junior/Senior Meal Plan Rate)
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Student Health Insurance (Can be waived with proof of personal health insurance)
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Tuition Refund Plan (waivers may be submitted online before the end of add/drop)
Home School Tuition Infographic
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Students should budget for out-of-pocket expenses such as
- round-trip airfare
- passport and/or visa fees
- elective program costs (e.g., optional excursions)
- required immunizations (if applicable)
- books / course materials
- phone/ phone service
- independent travel / personal expenses
- miscellaneous program fees (room damage deposits)
- travel insurance
Institutional, federal and state financial aid can be applied to study abroad costs when students participate in Trinity University Semester Abroad programs or approved programs on Trinity’s Study Abroad Partner List. During their undergraduate years, an individual student is eligible to use their institutional aid award to enable participation in two approved semesters or year long abroad program.
Exchange Programs
Students who study abroad on an exchange program will only be charged Trinity Tuition. Housing and meal costs are paid directly to the exchange partner. In most cases, the cost of housing and meals abroad are far less than the cost of Trinity housing and meals. Exchanges are a great option for students on a budget. A Study Abroad Meal Stipend is not available for students on an exchange program.
Trinity Study Abroad Programs in Summer
Trinity currently offers students a variety of international programs that take place during the summer term. A program fee will be charged to students who enroll in these courses that is equivalent to tuition. In most cases, this program fee includes all costs associated with students’ participation, including but not limited to: round-trip airfare, lodging, meals, international cell phone costs, in-country travel, and instructional costs. Students and their families should also budget for incidental out-of-pocket expenses that may be associated with participation, such as passport and/or visa fees, required immunizations (if applicable), as well as personal expenses. Most of Trinity's programs are designed to keep students from paying little more than the program cost. Our goal is to make our programs as financially "all inclusive" for our students. Students with demonstrated financial need may apply to the Center for International Engagement for Grants and Fellowships to be applied toward summer tuition expenses.
View the Trinity Study Abroad Programs Cost Sheet for details on program costs.
Trinity “Beyond the Classroom” Courses
Trinity currently offers a variety of courses that include a short-term international experience. These are known as “Beyond the Classroom” courses. These courses include instruction during the fall or spring semester as well as a travel component that takes place during the semester and/or within three weeks of the start or end of a semester.
A course fee will be assessed to address the costs associated with participating in the international component. It will be noted whether the course fee includes the cost of round-trip airfare. Students and their families should also budget for incidental out-of-pocket expenses that may be associated with participation, such as passport and/or visa fees, required immunizations (if applicable), as well as personal expenses. Students with demonstrated financial need may apply to the Center for International Engagement for a CIE Participation Grant to be applied toward “Beyond the Classroom” course fees.
During their undergraduate years, an individual student is eligible to receive one CIE Participation Grant to enable participation in a “Beyond the Classroom” course or a Trinity Summer Abroad program. Grants will be awarded based on demonstrated financial need and may only be used for programs operated by Trinity University. We encourage students and families to visit Trinity’s Grants and Fellowships page. which includes funding opportunities from Trinity and from outside sources.
View the Trinity Study Abroad Programs Cost Sheet for details on program costs.
More information on Trinity’s Study Abroad Financial Policies can be found here.
Exchange Programs
Students who study abroad on an exchange program will only be charged Trinity Tuition. Housing and meal costs are paid directly to the exchange partner. In most cases, the cost of housing and meals abroad are far less than the cost of Trinity housing and meals. Exchanges are a great option for students on a budget. A Study Abroad Meal Stipend is not available for students on an exchange program.
Trinity Study Abroad Programs in Summer
Trinity currently offers students a variety of international programs that take place during the summer term. A program fee will be charged to students who enroll in these courses that is equivalent to tuition. In most cases, this program fee includes all costs associated with students’ participation, including but not limited to: round-trip airfare, lodging, meals, international cell phone costs, in-country travel, and instructional costs. Students and their families should also budget for incidental out-of-pocket expenses that may be associated with participation, such as passport and/or visa fees, required immunizations (if applicable), as well as personal expenses. Most of Trinity's programs are designed to keep students from paying little more than the program cost. Our goal is to make our programs as financially "all inclusive" for our students. Students with demonstrated financial need may apply to the Center for International Engagement for Grants and Fellowships to be applied toward summer tuition expenses.
View the Trinity Study Abroad Programs Cost Sheet for details on program costs.
Trinity “Beyond the Classroom” Courses
Trinity currently offers a variety of courses that include a short-term international experience. These are known as “Beyond the Classroom” courses. These courses include instruction during the fall or spring semester as well as a travel component that takes place during the semester and/or within three weeks of the start or end of a semester.
A course fee will be assessed to address the costs associated with participating in the international component. It will be noted whether the course fee includes the cost of round-trip airfare. Students and their families should also budget for incidental out-of-pocket expenses that may be associated with participation, such as passport and/or visa fees, required immunizations (if applicable), as well as personal expenses. Students with demonstrated financial need may apply to the Center for International Engagement for a CIE Participation Grant to be applied toward “Beyond the Classroom” course fees.
During their undergraduate years, an individual student is eligible to receive one CIE Participation Grant to enable participation in a “Beyond the Classroom” course or a Trinity Summer Abroad program. Grants will be awarded based on demonstrated financial need and may only be used for programs operated by Trinity University. We encourage students and families to visit Trinity’s Grants and Fellowships page. which includes funding opportunities from Trinity and from outside sources.
View the Trinity Study Abroad Programs Cost Sheet for details on program costs.
More information on Trinity’s Study Abroad Financial Policies can be found here.