Financial Aid for
Study Abroad Programs
Can I get Financial Aid for Study Abroad?
Answer:
It depends… See below.
**IMPORTANT:
Receiving Financial Aid depends on each student’s package, so you must speak with Financial Aid for specific information regarding if you can get Financial Aid for studying abroad.
Queens College Short-Term Programs: Summer/Winter
WINTER PROGRAMS:
In general, no.
But, sometimes money can be taken out of your Spring package and applied to winter tuition. Speak with the Financial Aid Office regarding this.
SUMMER PROGRAMS:
Yes, depending on your package, tuition may be covered if you take at least 6 credits that summer (that could be one Study Abroad class and one Queens College regular summer class on campus).
Queens College Long-Term Programs: Semester/Year
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Yes, in general, tuition may be covered, depending on your package. Sometimes, TAP is not guaranteed. For exchange programs, students pay CUNY tuition, so it is as if you are still at Queens College.
You must submit a Course Approval Form to the Financial Aid Office. Detailed instructions on Course Approval Forms can be found here.
NON-EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Please speak with Financial Aid.
CUNY-Paris Exchange
Yes, in general, tuition may be covered, depending on your package. Sometimes, TAP is not guaranteed. For exchange programs, students pay CUNY tuition, so it is as if you are still at CUNY.
Queens College students must submit a Course Approval Form to the Financial Aid Office. Detailed instructions on Course Approval Forms can be found here.
National Student Exchange
Email studyabroad@qc.cuny.edu to express an interest in the National Student Exchange.
CUNY-Italy Exchange
Yes, in general, tuition may be covered, depending on your package. Sometimes, TAP is not guaranteed. For exchange programs, students pay CUNY tuition, so it is as if you are still at CUNY.
Queens College students must submit a Course Approval Form to the Financial Aid Office. Detailed instructions on Course Approval Forms can be found here.
NON-QC Programs: Other CUNY, SUNY, etc. (Winter/Summer/Semester/Year)
OTHER CUNY WINTER
In general, no.
But, sometimes money can be taken out of your Spring package and applied to winter tuition. Speak with the Financial Aid Office regarding this.
OTHER CUNY SUMMER
Yes, depending on your package, tuition may be covered if you take at least 6 credits that summer (that could be one Study Abroad class and one Queens College regular summer class on campus).
OTHER CUNY SEMESTER EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Yes, in general, tuition may be covered, depending on your package. Sometimes, TAP is not guaranteed. For exchange programs, students pay CUNY tuition, so it is as if you are still at Queens College.
You must submit a Course Approval Form to the Financial Aid Office. Detailed instructions on Course Approval Forms can be found here.
NON-CUNY PROGRAMS
Please speak with Financial Aid.
FINANCIAL AID CONTACT
Lisa Moy-Medina
You must make an appointment with Lisa to discuss your Financial Aid Package for Study Abroad.
Email Subject: Study Abroad [Semester] [Year]
Study Abroad Office
King Hall, Room 203
Queens College, CUNY
65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, New York 11367-1597
718-997-5050
718-997-5055 (FAX)
Email: studyabroad@qc.cuny.edu