UMass Boston

1. Be sure to contact finaidstudyabroad@umb.edu to understand how your financial aid can be used to study abroad on an exchange versus provider/direct enroll program.
2. Once you have an idea of which program you would like to attend, use this Study Abroad Financial Planning Worksheet & contact finaidstudyabroad@umb.edu to fill out the bottom section of the form. This will help you determine how much financial aid you can expect to receive for your selected program, versus the total costs. If you need assistance filling out costs, first check the program brochure. If you still have questions, contact studyabroad@umb.edu.
3. If you are receiving any type of financial aid (i.e. grants, loans, scholarships), you must inform the financial aid office of your intent to study abroad and submit the required documents (below). Contact finaidstudyabroad@umb.edu for all study abroad financial aid questions.

In order to receive financial aid for your study abroad program, you must complete the following steps:

• Complete a current year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Submit required documentation the financial aid office: finaidstudyabroad@umb.edu  
  • A copy of your acceptance letter into the program (please translate if necessary)
  • A mandatory Study Abroad Consortium Agreement Form 
  • A mandatory Request for Prior Approval of Transfer Credits Form
  • A mandatory Enrollment Verification, signed by your university/ program advisor AFTER you arrive on the program abroad.