Parents
Thank you for your interest in SIT Study Abroad! We are delighted that you and your family are considering one of our immersive, intercultural experiences.
We understand that cost is an important factor in deciding what SIT Study Abroad program is best for your family. Below please find information about what to expect to pay for an SIT Study Abroad program, as well as information about our scholarship and grant options.
SIT has given an average of $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information and resources you need throughout your student’s educational journey.
What is Included in the cost of an SIT Study Abroad program?
SIT Study Abroad program tuition fees include all courses, educational excursions, health insurance, and housing accommodations for the length of the program. Fees and additional expenses are based on all known circumstances at the time of calculation. Please refer to the program webpage for additional costs that you should plan for during your time abroad specific to the individual program.
The SIT published price is the cost to directly enroll in the SIT program. Your college or university may have a partnership with SIT. Please contact your study abroad advisor for more information.
Due to the unique nature of our programs and the economics of host countries, SIT reserves the right to change its fees or additional expenses without notice.
What costs should I expect on a bill?
Costs you can expect on a bill include:
- Tuition – the cost of expenses for courses and insurance if your student becomes ill
- Housing – where your student will live while abroad
- Meals – this is dependent on the program your student participates in, as some meals are not included on the bill and will need to be budgeted for separately. Please refer to the particular study abroad program for specific costs.
What additional costs (not included on the bill) should my student expect?
Estimated costs that your student can expect to incur, but will not be billed for, may include:
- Meals – this is dependent on the program your student participates in, as some meals are not included on the bill and will need to be budgeted for separately. Please refer to the particular study abroad program for specific costs.
- Travel* – this includes airfare to and from your student’s program country and transportation while they are there
- Books and supplies – books and other coursework materials for your student’s program
- Personal expenses – funding for personal items while abroad, such as toiletries and other miscellaneous items
- Visa and passport fees – fees related to a Visa (if required), and passport
- Immunizations – your student’s medical provider may recommend that they receive certain vaccinations before traveling to a specific location
- Other expenses – you student may incur other expenses depending on their program
These costs are estimated as they will vary depending on the program you and your student choose, its location, and your student’s lifestyle and dietary preferences.
*For students participating in an SIT Study Abroad IHP program, travel between countries included in the program will be organized by and paid for by SIT, but students are responsible for funding travel to the arrival country and from the final country as part of the program.
Are scholarships available through SIT Study Abroad?
Yes. SIT Study Abroad is dedicated to making international education accessible to all students. We believe in the life-changing impact of immersive, intercultural experiences and are committed to supporting students throughout their educational journey by offering need-based scholarships. More information can be found here.
If my student is awarded an SIT need-based scholarship, how does it apply?
SIT Study Abroad scholarships and grants are only applicable to the costs that are billed by SIT Study Abroad. We do not offer scholarships or grants to cover any other expenses, including, but not limited to, immunizations, visa fees, books, or study abroad fees charged by your home school. If your student’s school has an established billing agreement with us, it is your student’s responsibility to communicate with them as to how an SIT scholarship or grant will be administered. If your student is the recipient of a scholarship or grant from SIT, it will automatically be applied to the bill, which is available via Colleague Self-Service.
Depending on the program your student participates in, meals may be included on the bill, or this may be an out-of-pocket expense. Please refer to the particular study abroad program for specific costs.
Can my student’s home school financial aid be used for SIT Study Abroad?
Maybe. Whether your student’s home school financial aid can be used toward the cost of an SIT Study Abroad program is dependent upon the policy of your student’s school. Please reach out to their financial aid office, as they will be able to tell you how much, if any, financial aid may be applied to the program abroad.
My student has an outside scholarship from a foundation or organization. Can it be used for SIT Study Abroad?
Maybe. Whether an outside scholarship can be used toward the cost of an SIT Study Abroad program is dependent upon the policy of the foundation or organization. Please reach out directly to the foundation or organization, as they will be able to tell you whether the outside scholarship can be applied to the program abroad. Your student’s home school financial aid office may also be able to assist.
Does SIT Study Abroad have a payment plan option?
Payment plans are available on a limited basis, upon request. Please reach out to the SIT Student Accounts Office at [email protected] and indicate that you are interested in a payment plan.
Can I use a 529 College Savings Plan to pay for SIT Study Abroad?
Yes, SIT can accept 529 funds. Simply use SIT as the provider/school using our school code 0088600. Please reach out to our Student Accounts Office with questions at [email protected].
Am I allowed access to my student’s SIT scholarship information?
SIT Study Abroad is committed to student privacy and that SIT is legally bound by the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Am I allowed access to my student’s SIT scholarship information?
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about an SIT program abroad. We’re happy to assist you!
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