Funding Study Abroad

In order to make studying abroad accessible to all students, Lasell uses a home school tuition model for semester abroad programs. Lasell students studying abroad for a semester pay tuition, fees, room and board to Lasell, and Lasell pays the study abroad program directly. Financial aid is awarded as if the student is on campus full-time and living in residence. Institutional (Lasell) financial aid as well as state and federal aid is available on the same basis.

Surcharges
Please note that there are certain programs that do have a surcharge or extra fee.  These are subject to change.  

Fall 2025 Surcharge fees:
University of Belgrano (API): $499
Corvinus University of Budapest (API): $499
Instituto San Joaquin de Flores (API): $499
Pontifical Catholic University (API): $499 
Florida State University (ISA): $550
Stellenbosch University (AIFS): $600
J.F. Oberlin University (ISA): $750
Murdoch University (TEAN): $1,025
Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (SAI): $1,200
College International de Cannes (AIFS): $1,390
Franklin University Switzerland: $1,500 (student also responsible for $1,225 health plan fee)
Catholic University of France (AIFS): $2,390
American Business School of Paris (ISA): $2,795
AIFS Global Education Center London (AIFS): $2,890
London College of Fashion (LCF): $2,912
CAPA Dublin Study and Internship Program (CAPA): $3,045
John Cabot University (SAI): $3,350
Scuola Lorenzo de Medici (API): $3,899
University of Ghana (CIEE):$3,950
University of Botswana (CIEE): $3,950
Sydney Internship Program (CAPA): $4,245
University of Stirling (API): $4,499
University of Cape Town (ISA): $4,650
University of Reading (ISA): $8,150

Spring 2026 Surcharge fees:
University of Belgrano (API) - Buenos Aires: $500
Autonomous University (API) – Barcelona: $500
Corvinus University of Budapest (API): $500
Florida State University (ISA) – Valencia: $650
Stellenbosch University (AIFS): $690
College International de Cannes (AIFS): $1,390
Franklin University Switzerland: $1,500 (student also responsible for $1,225 health plan fee)
University of Botswana (CIEE): $1,950
University of Ghana (CIEE):$1,950
Murdoch University (TEAN): $2,150
American Business School of Paris (ISA): $2,250
Catholic University of France (AIFS): $2,390
Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (SAI): $2,800
AIFS Global Education Center London (AIFS): $2,890
CAPA Dublin Study and Internship Program (CAPA): $3,345
John Cabot University (SAI): $3,850
London College of Fashion (LCF): $4,146
University of Cape Town (ISA): $4,250
Sydney Internship Program (CAPA): $4,445
Scuola Lorenzo de Medici (API): $4,500
University of Stirling (API): $5,500
University of Reading (ISA): $8,750

Students participating in a Lasell semester study abroad program are required to pay a $1,000 non-refundable study abroad fee to confirm their intent to study abroad in the following semester. 

Every student receives services covered by the Study Abroad Administrative Fee, such as advising on study abroad options, advising on details related to the host institution and country, assistance with program application procedures, faculty review of courses, visa and scholarship guidance, pre-departure resource tools, pre-departure orientation, use of office resources, and transcript processing. 

Upon receipt of acceptance notification from Lasell's Office of International Services, students will be given approximately 2 weeks to pay their Study Abroad Fee. The study abroad fee is non-refundable under all circumstances and represents a firm commitment to study abroad.

After a student has paid the non-refundable study abroad fee, that fee is considered an official commitment to studying abroad and is not refunded under any circumstances. Once a student has submitted an application directly to the host program, those cancellation policies must also be accepted. If for any reason a student is no longer able to study abroad after committing to the provider/program, it is the student's responsibility to pay any financial penalties incurred in the withdrawal. 

Tuition exchange and tuition waiver benefits do not apply to any semester in which a student studies abroad. 

The Gilman Scholarship
This scholarship open to U.S. citizen undergraduates who receive a Federal Pell Grant or will be receiving a Pell Grant. Over 2,900 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year. The program aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to students with high financial need, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities. 

Fund for Education Abroad
This scholarship is open to anyone and offers a variety of scholarships for study abroad students, including dedicated scholarships for students in the Boston area, scholarships for athletes, and scholarships for LGBTQ students.FEA awards scholarships of up to $10,000 for students who plan to study abroad for a full academic year; $5,000 for students who plan to study abroad during the fall or spring semester; and awards that are prorated by number of weeks in-country (with a minimum of $1,250) for students studying abroad during summer. Applicants must meet general FEA scholarship eligibility requirements. 

Explore the World Scholarship 
This travel scholarship will award multiple $2000 scholarships. Students must be a US Citizen or permanent residents and demonstrate financial need to apply. Students are able to apply for the scholarship if they are traveling a minimum of seven days. The scholarship is open to students up to 30 years old. 

GO! Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship
GO! Overseas awards a $500 scholarship for fall, spring, and summer study abroad.  

IIE Generation Study Abroad Travel Grants IIE makes funds available for U.S. students from a broad range of backgrounds to make it possible for them to participate in academic, internship or service-learning experiences abroad.  

Rotary International
Rotary International offers grants to students planning study abroad that will include significant engagement with a foreign culture and language.  

The Scott's Cheap Flights Study Abroad Scholarship This scholarship wards a $1,000 scholarship each fall and spring. The scholarship will be awarded by winning essay submission. Summer students may also apply. 

Study Abroard Program Providers

Lasell works with the following study abroad program providers and has a specified list of approved study abroad programs with each one. Please click below to explore their respective scholarship opportunities and be sure to see Lasell's full list of approved study abroad programs by clicking here.  Typically, scholarship application deadlines for the study abroad program providers are the semester prior to the semester in which a student wishes to study abroad. 

• AIFS
• API
• CAPA
• CIEE
• ISA
• SAI
• TEAN

Direct Enroll Programs

Franklin University Switzerland
Lugano, Switzerland
$1000 scholarship for students that apply by March 31st for the Fall semester or November 1st for the Spring semester.

ASIA
The Bridging Scholarship 
Program provides 60 scholarships to U.S. students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Recipients will receive stipends ranging from $2,500 to $4,000, depending on the length of their study program in Japan. 

Freeman -ASIA
Freeman-ASIA accepts applications from U.S. citizens or permanent residents studying at the undergraduate level at a two-year or four-year college or university who demonstrate financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.   

AUSTRALIA
Australian Education Office Database of scholarships in most disciplines that includes most universities in Australia Website

ENGLAND
British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX)
 Available to students studying in London. BUTEX awards eight scholarships each year to North American students studying in the UK. The value of each scholarship is £500 and is paid upon arrival at the host university. 

GERMANY
The German Exchange Service
 A flexible scholarship program which offers short-term scholarships for participation in summer study abroad, internships, senior thesis research or summer courses at German universities and long-term scholarships for semester or year study abroad. 

ITALY
Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students Scholarships open to non-Italian students to study in Italy. 

The Order Sons of Italy in America Scholarships
A full tuition scholarship granted to qualified Italian-American undergraduates for one academic year at John Cabot University in Rome. 

SWITZERLAND
Franklin University Switzerland
Lugano, Switzerland
$1000 scholarship for students that apply by March 31st for the Fall semester or November 1st for the Spring semester. 

Swiss Government Scholarships
The Swiss government awards a range of scholarships to foreign students through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) 
  
OTHER
Hostelling International
Hostelling International offers scholarships to students with a parental /personal address in the Boston area or anyone who is going to school in the Boston area. The scholarship is open to individuals, ages 18-30, who will engage in an educational or service learning component during their trip.

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships
Boren Scholarships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to add an important international and language component to their educations. We focus on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad.

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships
Boren Scholarships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to add an important international and language component to their educations. We focus on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. www.borenawards.org/

The Critical Language Scholarships 
This program provides seven to ten weeks of group-based overseas foreign language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences in thirteen critical-need languages for U.S. citizens. http://www.clscholarship.org/ 

Hispanic College Fund 
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) offers scholarships to students pursuing studies in accounting, finance, IT or a related field.
https://www.hsf.net/ 

African American Resources 
Directory of scholarships and internships.   

Association of American Indian Affairs 
The mission of the AAIA, as approved is to promote the welfare of American Indians and Alaska Natives

Diversity Abroad
Scholarships are available for students studying abroad for a semester on any program offered by a DiversityAbroad.com member organization. African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latino and Native-American students are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Hispanic College Fund 
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) offers scholarships to students pursuing studies in accounting, finance, IT or a related field.

The National Italian American Foundation
Scholarships awarded on the basis of academic merit, financial need, and the desire to further one's knowledge of his or her Italian heritage.

The Order Sons of Italy in America Scholarships
A full tuition scholarship granted to qualified Italian-American undergraduates for one academic year at John Cabot University in Rome.

International Education Financial Aid
The premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listings plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad. http://www.iefa.org/scholarships

Go Abroad: "45 Scholarships for Study Abroad Students Around the World"

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