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It depends on program type, location and personal spending habits. It could cost the same, barely more or even less! But some programs do cost significantly more. The majority of programs fall within the (very wide) range of $10,000 to $20,000 a semester for all expenses, before financial aid is applied.

National Student Exchange generally costs little to no more than a semester at UAF! Many students assume Home Pay will be cheaper, and much of the time it is, but not always. Host Pay students pay resident tuition at their host campus. To determine which option makes the most sense for you, compare your UAF tuition rate (minus your Nanook Pledge Scholarship, if applicable, which can only be used on Home Pay), to the resident tuition rate at the host campus.

Generally speaking, if you want to study in Europe or Japan, an exchange program will likely be a cheaper option than an affiliate program in the same area. Special scholarships are also available for students going on exchange to certain countries, like Norway.

However, affiliate programs in areas with lower costs of living may also ultimately cost the same as or less than an exchange in the more expensive areas of Europe. Studying in a nontraditional destination can also make you more competitive for scholarships. Check out programs in these countries for some affordable options:

• Africa: Ghana, Kenya, South Africa
• Asia: China, India, South Korea, Thailand
• Europe: Croatia, Spain (particularly Alicante, Burgos, Granada, and Oviedo)
• Latin America: Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay

• ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ College of Liberal Arts "Scholarship for International Education"  (Hollerbach Scholarship)
  This scholarship is up to $5,000 for a semester or year program for students with a major within the College of Liberal Arts, junior or senior standing, and a minimum 3.5 major GPA and 3.3 overall GPA. Apply by completing the UAF General Scholarship Application and your UAF Study Away Application by Feb. 15 to apply for the next academic year (including spring).
  
  
• UAF scholarship for Spanish-language study - Bianca Zuckerman Scholarship
  This scholarship offers up to $5,000 for students who wish to study in a Spanish-speaking environment. Check in with the Spanish faculty in the Foreign Languages Department for more information on this scholarship. Apply by completing the UAF General Scholarship Application and your UAF Study Away Application by Feb. 15 to apply for the next academic year (including spring).

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  ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ-specific scholarship: $500-$1,000
  
  
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  Automatic UAF student discount: $400 off semester programs and $200 off summer programs
  
  
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  Automatic UAF student discount: $200
  
  
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  Automatic UAF student discount: $2,000
  
  
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  Automatic UAF student discount: $1,000

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  Automatic UAF student discount: $200

• This scholarship provides awards for undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding to participate in study-abroad programs worldwide. You can apply up to a year ahead of time. There are two application rounds each year, from August through October and January through March. To maximize your chances, apply two semesters before your program, and, if you aren’t selected, apply again the semester before your program.
  
  
• This scholarship focuses on geographic areas, languages and fields of study that are critical to U.S. interests but are underrepresented among students studying abroad. For a more competitive Boren application, you must work with our office for an on-campus review and interview. The UAF deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 15, which is earlier than the deadline mentioned on the website because of the time it takes to put together a committee and review your application. Earlier applications (before winter break) are appreciated and would allow you more time to edit your scholarship application with the committee's suggested edits. You are welcome to apply after Jan. 15, but UAF will not review your application or submit a campus evaluation.
  
  
• This organization gives up to $10,000 a year, $5,000 a semester, or a minimum of $1,000 for summer programs over four weeks in length. Priority is given to students underrepresented in study abroad programs or for programs to nontraditional destinations. The application period each year is from mid-November to mid-January for fall and mid-July to mid-September for spring.
  
  
• The website for the Institute for International Education contains links and information on a wide range of scholarships, including Fulbright Grants, Whitaker Awards, the National Security Education Program, and many others.
  
  
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  Stipends of $1000 are available for those who successfully apply to become a Diversity Abroad overseas ambassador. Ambassadors are expected to blog about their experiences for the Diversity Abroad community with the aim of inspiring other members to travel.
  
  
• Critical Language Scholarship Program provides fully funded, group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to 10 weeks in the summer. Applications are due in November of each year for the following summer.

• Mobility Scholarships
  Norway and Finland have scholarships available to incoming north2north exchange students. Scholarships for Norway match the amount required as proof of funding to cover living expenses for the Norwegian student visa application. Most awards are for one semester only. If you apply for a north2north exchange to one of these countries by Feb. 15, the Study Away office will arrange for the scholarship application materials to be sent to you.
  
  
• The ASF offers funds to outstanding American graduate students, scholars, professionals and artists for study and/or research in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden. Funding is available to candidates in all fields.
  
  
• A scholarship database that offers support to students studying in Germany. Lists scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
  
  
• Heidelberg Alumni U.S. (HAUS) offers scholarships for U.S. students studying at University of Heidelberg in Germany. A master's award is $5,000 for the semester, and an undergraduate award is $3,000 for the semester.

• The Freeman-ASIA scholarships provide need-based funding to undergraduates to support studying abroad in East and Southeast Asia. Students can receive up to $3,000 for a summer program, up to $5,000 for a semester program or up to $7,000 for an academic-year program.
  
  
• Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible to apply. Awards are from $2,500 to $4,000.
  
  
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  Provides financial assistance to undergraduates/graduate students for a semester or year-long study abroad program in Japan. The scholarship will support up to the full cost of attendance to the study-abroad program of the applicant’s choice.