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Costa Rican Volcano Study Abroad has an undeserved reputation as being expensive. Even the most expensive program can become affordable if you use all of the resources available to you. If you are eligible for financial aid and/or are receiving scholarships, those awards may be applied towards a study abroad opportunity. Please check with Student Financial Assistance for more information regarding your particular financial aid situation. In addition, WKU has created a significant scholarship fund, the World Topper Scholarship, which is dedicated to supporting study abroad opportunities. Lastly, don't underestimate your own power and creativity to secure those last few resources necessary to make this happen. The following are a few ideas that students have employed:

Sponsorships from local Chambers of Commerce or businesses - students provided reports or worked on projects upon their return
Garage Sales - put together donated items from family and friends and turn them into cash
Part-time employment - many students will take a few extra hours or even a second job and tuck that money away. In no time, the money for a study abroad opportunity has been found.

Please check the following links for information about scholarships:

World Topper Scholarship: Updated 9/22/08 for WKU students participating in a study abroad program, see application for more information.

KIIS Scholarship: for students participating in a KIIS (Kentucky Institute for International Studies) study abroad program

CCSA Scholarship: for students participating in a CCSA (Cooperative Center for Study Abroad) study abroad program

WKU Department of Modern Languages Scholarships: please follow the link for more information

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship: for those who are eligible for a Pell Grant

IIE Passport, Study Abroad Funding: database of scholarships for study abroad, mostly for semester or full year opportunities


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Getting Started Programs Financial Aid Health & Safety Forms FAQ Links About Us	Study Abroad Financial Aid & Scholarships Study Abroad has an undeserved reputation as being expensive. Even the most expensive program can become affordable if you use all of the resources available to you. If you are eligible for financial aid and/or are receiving scholarships, those awards may be applied towards a study abroad opportunity. Please check with Student Financial Assistance for more information regarding your particular financial aid situation. In addition, WKU has created a significant scholarship fund, the World Topper Scholarship, which is dedicated to supporting study abroad opportunities. Lastly, don't underestimate your own power and creativity to secure those last few resources necessary to make this happen. The following are a few ideas that students have employed: Sponsorships from local Chambers of Commerce or businesses - students provided reports or worked on projects upon their return Garage Sales - put together donated items from family and friends and turn them into cash Part-time employment - many students will take a few extra hours or even a second job and tuck that money away. In no time, the money for a study abroad opportunity has been found. Please check the following links for information about scholarships: World Topper Scholarship: Updated 9/22/08 for WKU students participating in a study abroad program, see application for more information. KIIS Scholarship: for students participating in a KIIS (Kentucky Institute for International Studies) study abroad program CCSA Scholarship: for students participating in a CCSA (Cooperative Center for Study Abroad) study abroad program WKU Department of Modern Languages Scholarships: please follow the link for more information Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship: for those who are eligible for a Pell Grant IIE Passport, Study Abroad Funding: database of scholarships for study abroad, mostly for semester or full year opportunities
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