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Deadlines
FAFSA Deadlines
Fall: Filed by March 15
Spring: Filed by November 1
UWRF Financial Resources
- Loans and some grants are available through UWRF’s Office of Financial Aid, 315 North Hall, www.uwrf.edu/financial-assistance . In order to be considered for aid, you must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with UWRF. The application is online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. In addition to the FAFSA, you must complete the “Additional Expense Form – Study Abroad”, which is available online at the UWRF Office of Financial Aid website. Most students qualify for some type of loan.
- A Study Abroad Grant is available for Wisconsin residents who are enrolling as a full time student in a semester, J-term, or Summer study abroad program. Grant amounts vary, but typically are between $500 and $1,000. Grant funding is limited, but the office makes every attempt to award all eligible students. For more information on this program, write to finaid@uwrf.edu.
- The College of Arts & Sciences Stipend for International Study Abroad is available to students with at least one full semester with a declared major in the College of Arts & Sciences (or Secondary Education majors) who have completed 45 credits by the time of application, and have a minimum GPA 2.75. The award may be up to $1,000. An essay and letter of support are required with the application. Go to the college Web site for more information and details. http://www.uwrf.edu/cas/studyabroad.htm
- International Study Abroad Diversity Award; preference for multicultural students, low income students, and less developed country location for study abroad. Contact Dr. Jackie Brux; Director, Association for International Development, and Professor of Economics, Jacqueline.m.brux@uwrf.edu or Linda Alvarez, Multicultural Services, Linda.m.alvarez@uwrf.edu.
- Students are eligible for up to $500 with the Knowles Grant. Go to the UWRF Web site, www.uwrf.edu; then click on “F”; then go to the Faculty and Academic Staff Development page; then click on “guidelines and forms”; then “Robert P. Knowles International Travel”; and then the student form indicated in red as “here”. This money is available to both students and faculty.
- Note: Students with majors in other colleges should check with their Deans’ offices to see if they offer study abroad awards. The office of the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is Room 210 Agricultural Science; and the office of the Dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies is Room 203 Wyman Education Building.
Outside Financial Resources
Alternatively you may seek out local civic organizations such as Rotary, Jaycees, PTA or even your religious institution for independent funding possibilities.
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