Grants and Financial Aid for Off-Campus Study

All recognized St. Lawrence University Off-Campus Programs charge students the same comprehensive fees they would pay on campus. Students currently on financial aid will continue to receive it and may often increase their loans to accommodate extra expenses.

Funding is available through the Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) to support St. Lawrence students who want to supplement their off-campus study experience in some way or obtain funding for travel in connection with independent study and research. The purpose of all these grants is to enhance immersion in a different culture and extend international or intercultural awareness.

• Grant application forms for January and spring semester programs
• Grant application forms for summer and fall semester programs/projects

Preference will go to those who have not previously received a grant through CIIS.

• Travel Enrichment Grants are intended for students participating in SLU off-campus programs who are connecting an academic or personal/extra-curricular interest with study abroad or with intercultural experience within the U.S.

• Travel Research Grants are intended for travel in connection with independent study and research on international or intercultural topics. Proposals normally support independent study that is grounded in prior academic course work; normally the fruits of this independent study will contribute to subsequent academic work on campus.

• Applications for airfare assistance were included in the program application and must be submitted to the Center for International and Intercultural Studies by February 20 for Year or Fall Semester Programs or September 25 for spring semester programs. Assistance is based on financial need. No additional paperwork is necessary.

• CIIS administers some endowments (gifts to the university) which are designated for SLU student participants in our off-campus programs who need additional financial help.

Other SLU Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants are available to St. Lawrence students who are interested in working on international internships and enrichment projects. Detailed information is available through Career Services.

Students awarded a grant or fellowship are encouraged to share their findings with the St. Lawrence University community. One way to do so is to develop a simple web page or website and have us post it on our Student Sites.