Funding Study Abroad

The Office of International Education understands that cost is an important factor for students and families to consider when exploring study abroad opportunities. Lasell is committed to assisting all undergraduates with the opportunity to study abroad, regardless of financial circumstances.Below you will find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding funding study abroad at Lasell. We encourage students and their families to carefully review the information below.

Home Tuition Model

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.

2022-2023 Surcharge fees:
University of Reading (ISA): $750
Global Education Center London (AIFS): $1,095
CAPA Dublin Study and Internship Program (CAPA): $1,495
University of Cape Town (ISA): $1,350
J.F. Oberlin University (TEAN): $1,750
Sydney Internship Program (CAPA): $2,695
University of Botswana (CIEE): $2,450
University of Ghana (CIEE): $2,450
Scuola Lorenzo de Medici (API): $2,500
University of Stirling (API): $2,900
John Cabot University (API): $6,500

Study Abroad Deposit

Students participating in a Lasell semester study abroad program are required to make a $500 non-refundable study abroad deposit to confirm their intent to study abroad in the following semester. This deposit covers the corresponding $500 Study Abroad Administrative Fee.

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. The Study Abroad Administrative Fee replaces deposits and other additional payments that students formerly paid directly to their study abroad program. Under the new, more transparent system, all Lasell study abroad students pay the same $500 fee, at the same time, to avoid unanticipated payments at a later date.

Upon receipt of acceptance notification from Lasell's Office of International Services, students will be given approximately 2 weeks to pay their Study Abroad Deposit. The $500 deposit is non-refundable under all circumstances and represents a firm commitment to study abroad.

Cancellation Policy

After a student has paid the $500 non-refundable study abroad deposit, 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 & Tuition Waiver Benefits

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

Scholarships

To find an extensive list of study abroad scholarships, please follow this link.