Funding Your Experience

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MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, languages, and oftentimes housing, flight costs, and other program-related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs.

The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Please visit with your Financial Aid Advisor at the MU Student Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) to explore your financial aid options: 573-882-7506. In addition, the School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester, and you can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our website, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook for special program scholarship announcements each semester. Finally, check out our special page on Funding Your Experience for more information including links to our MU Journalism Abroad Travel Scholarship, external scholarship options and Steps to Apply for Financial Aid.

Helpful Links & Information

 MU International Center



MU Student Financial Aid & Other Options  
External Funding

Scholarship Application & Deadlines
Apply now:
Please see our Canvas page for more information about scholarship applications.

  • Summer & Fall Travel Scholarship application deadline: February 15
  • Spring Travel Scholarship application deadline:  September 15
Consider "crowdfunding" or "crowdsourcing" and check back for more information... coming soon!  Until then, try FundMyTravel.com.

Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

  1. Review the MU Journalism Abroad website to learn more about our programs.
  2. Visit with our Study Abroad Advisor and your academic advisor to determine the best time in your academic program to fit your abroad experience.
  3. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
  4. Choose your program and complete the Study Abroad Financial Planning Worksheet to determine how this rewarding & worthwhile  experience may fit in your budget.
  5. Review your signed and completed Study Abroad Financial Planning Worksheet with an advisor in the MU Student Financial Aid Office.
  6. Apply for scholarships and consider creative ways to fund your experience, too!
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