Financial Considerations
Program Costs
The cost of a short-term study abroad program typically ranges between $2,500 and $5,000, depending on the destination, duration, and included services.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The Office of International Education provides a curated list of pre-vetted study abroad scholarships, which can be accessed through the PBSC Study Abroad website. Students are strongly encouraged to seek scholarship advising within the Office of International Education as soon as they decide to apply for a Faculty-Led Program.
Financial Guidelines: Refund Procedure for Faculty-Led Programs
The refund Procedure is designed to balance the financial commitments of the Office of International Education while considering the needs of participating students.
- Program Cancellation by the Office of International Education:
- If a program is canceled before it begins, refunds will be subject to the policies and procedures of the Third-Party tour operator.
- The Office of International Education will make every reasonable effort to recover and refund any program fees already paid by students.
- Student Cancellation Prior to Program Start:
- Students who cancel before the program begins will be responsible for any fees already committed on their behalf.
- These fees are limited to costs that the Office of International Education is unable to recover.
- While refunds are not guaranteed, the Third-Party tour operator may review exceptional cases on an individual basis to determine if any partial reimbursement is possible.
- Cancellation, Withdrawal, or Dismissal After Program Commencement:
- No refunds will be issued if a student cancels, withdraws, or is dismissed after the program has started.
- If a student is suspended prior to departure and is no longer permitted to participate due to college academic policies, they remain financially responsible for any non-refundable program fees incurred by the Office of International Education and/or the Third-Party tour operator.