Financial Aid for Study Abroad

Financial aid eligibility varies from student to student and determining your specific aid for a study abroad program is part of the application process.

Ferris students enrolled in a study abroad program for approved credit may be considered enrolled at Ferris State University for the purpose of applying for federal student financial aid.

For faculty-led and semester programs we will supply a budget sheet to you and assist you with getting an estimate of the total program costs. This form can be collected in the Office of International Education and signed by the Financial Aid office.

In most cases, program costs may be covered by financial aid, but we also encourage students to apply for outside scholarships. Below are links to organizations that supply scholarships to study abroad students.

Barbara Chapman International Scholarship

This scholarship is available to students who have been accepted into a faculty-led short term or semester program. Requirements and details can be found on the application form, which is also available at the Office of International Education in IRC 134.

Japan Center for Michigan Universities scholarship program

All students from JCMU consortium members receive the JCMU scholarship. Amounts vary according to time of participation. See the additional scholarship resources on the JCMU website specifically for Japanese studies.

American Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS)
American Institute for Foreign Studies offers grants to affiliate institutions and scholarships to students. Students from affiliate institutions may automatically receive $400 grants for semester programs and $200 grants for summer programs. Applicants must be accepted into an AIFS program to qualify. Please see the AIFS website for more scholarship opportunities

Center for International Studies (CIS)
The Center for International Studies Overseas Partner University Scholarship Program was developed in conjunction with selected overseas universities. Applicants must be accepted into a CIS program to qualify. Individual scholarships are available through Ferris as well as through the overseas partners. Scholarships vary according to location.

Denmark International Study Program (DIS)
The DIS Board of Directors has allocated need-based scholarship funds to enable you to study abroad in Denmark. 40% of all students receive a DIS study abroad scholarship or discount! Applicants must be accepted into a DIS program to qualify.