Finances
You will be registered as a full-time UAF student for each semester that you are away, so no matter which program you participate in you will remain eligible for most financial aid and scholarships (including the UA Scholars Program and Performance Scholarship), as well as the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend.
The cost for each student will vary depending on the program, length of stay, type and number of services provided, cost of living, transportation, etc. There may be additional expenses for visa processing and immigration documents.
Costs to Consider when evaluating programs
Expenses to Consider for any program:
- Application fee (both for the UAF IPI Office and your host university/program provider)
- Tuition and mandatory fees
- Housing
- Meals
- Airfare from Alaska to host location
- Passport fee (either new or renewal) - must be valid at least six months after program end date
- Student Visa or Residence Permit fees (including travel costs associated with required in-person interviews, if applicable)
- Books and Supplies
- Transportation (bus, taxi, subway; consider local travel to and from school or personal travel you'd like to do within the region you are located)
- Incidentals (such as toiletries, snacks, clothing, gifts, etc.)
- Communication (cell phone, international calling card, internet, etc.)
- Immunizations
- Health Insurance (required by our office) - either Gallagher Koster Gold Plan or Lewermark Gold or Platinum Plan with Evacuation Rider
- Spending money
Study Abroad programs sponsored by program providers (e.g. API, KEI, ISA, etc.) typically include many items in their fee. Typical items can (not always) include:
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