Financial Aid eligibility for Study Abroad is determined by the type of study abroad program you choose
Students may participate in FGCU Faculty Led Study Abroad and Exchange programs or Provider Programs.
- FGCU Faculty Led Study Abroad and Exchange Programs are those for which you are eligible to receive credits and grades that will be counted in your FGCU cumulative grade point average.
- Financial aid will disburse in accordance with the FGCU academic calendar.
- Students must plan accordingly to pay any study abroad program fees out-of-pocket and receive reimbursement once their financial aid is disbursed. This applies to summer study aboard programs as well.
- Study abroad academic performance may affect future financial aid eligibility.
- Provider Programs are part of another university or college and you will only receive
transfer credits at FGCU. Grades may appear on your unofficial FGCU transcript but
not on your official FGCU transcript and will not be included in your FGCU grade point
average.
- To receive any financial aid for an affiliate program, you must receive approval from the FGCU Global Engagement Office and your FGCU academic advisor to transfer the credits to your FGCU academic record. The FGCU Financial Aid Consortium Agreement must be completed by the student, by the student's academic advisor at FGCU and by the Host Institution's Financial Aid Office.
- The FGCU Financial Aid and Scholarships Office must receive the completed FGCU Study Abroad Consortium Agreement before any financial aid can be disbursed, and prior to the start of the Study Abroad Program.
Any study abroad program for which you will not receive transfer credits or grades at FGCU is not eligible for any financial aid funds.
| Financial Aid Funding Source | FGCU Study Abroad and Exchange Programs | Affiliate Study Abroad Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant |
Yes |
Yes |
| Federal SEOG |
Yes |
Yes |
| Federal Work-Study |
No |
No |
| Federal Stafford Loans |
Yes |
Yes |
| Federal PLUS Loans |
Yes |
Yes |
| FGCU Grants |
Yes |
No |
| FGCU Foundation Scholarships |
Yes |
No |
| FGCU Tuition Waivers |
Yes |
No |
| Gilman International Scholarship Program |
Yes |
Yes |
| Florida Student Assistance Grant |
Yes |
No |
| Florida Bright Futures |
Yes |
No |
The Study Abroad Office is located in Modular Building #1(across from Parking Garage #2). They may be contacted via email at studyabroad@fgcu.edu or (239) 745-4331.
To speak to a Study Abroad Advisor, students can make an appointment by visiting the Study Abroad web page.
