Before applying for a study abroad program, students are advised to meet with the study abroad coordinator. Early planning is recommended. Catalogs and application forms are available at the study abroad office.

A few foreign universities and programs permit students to use their federal and, in some cases, state financial aid. However, McDaniel College aid cannot be used for study abroad, except for the McDaniel College Budapest program. Federal and State scholarships cannot be used for non-affiliated programs.

Aid that can be used for study abroad costs:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Stafford Loan
• All Maryland State Grants and Scholarships
• S.E.L.F. Loan*
• Federal SEOG Grant
• Federal Perkins Loan 

*Hilary A. Faw Memorial Student Emergency Loan Fund. Though Studying Abroad is not an emergency, this fund can be used to do so. It is no interest or low interest loan with a $3,000 maximum. Students must be juniors or seniors. Final loan approval is made by the donor, after a personal interview with the student.

Your program must be affiliated with McDaniel College in order to receive the above aid.

Aid that cannot be used for study abroad costs at programs other than McDaniel College Budapest:

• McDaniel Academic Scholarship
• McDaniel Grant and all other McDaniel Awards

Studying Abroad will not affect the amount of your financial aid when you return to McDaniel College.

Procedures for students:

• Notify the Financial Aid Office as soon as your plans are firm, but at least one (1) month prior to departure.
• Provide the Financial Aid Office with a list of all associated costs of the program. It should include not only tuition, but housing, food, transportation (local and overseas) and miscellaneous fees. Copies of letters or catalogues with current costs are the best way to do this.
• Apply for Financial Aid as usual. If you are away for the spring semester, remember you still must apply for financial aid in March for the following year.