Study Abroad
What is the cost of studying abroad?
The cost of study abroad varies significantly depending on the program, destination, and length of stay. It is important that you discuss your budget with your student to help them choose the right program. All Federal financial aid and most Towson University scholarships can be used to pay for study abroad, whether it is a TU program/exchange or an affiliated program. Please see the information below about the steps needed in order to assure financial aid will be applied towards their program.
TU Exchange |
Billed by TU for tuition and fees. Housing is paid directly to the overseas institution. Students will either purchase their own food to cook in shared kitchens or be billed by the overseas institution for a meal plan. |
TU Program |
Billed by TU for the cost of the program. Bill may also include housing and meals – refer to program website. If the program does not include meals, students are responsible for their own meals or purchasing their own food to cook in shared kitchens. If the program fee does not include housing, you will be billed by the overseas institution for housing. |
Affiliated Program |
Billed by the organization or university sponsoring the program. Please coordinate with the program regarding payment due dates. |
Study Abroad Fee
All students will be charged a study abroad fee*. The fee will show up on the student's account for the term in which they are abroad once they have been enrolled in the study abroad placeholder. The study abroad fee is:
- FALL/SPRING SEMESTER - $300
- SUMMER - $150
- MINIMESTER - $150
*Fees are subject to change
Tuition Payment Plans
If you normally use AMS or Tuition Pay Plans to pay for tuition, you may be able to continue to use those for study abroad. Please contact Dawn Kuessner at the TU Bursar's Office at 410-704-2100 for more information.
Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2451
Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu
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