Planning Meeting

EDUCATION ABROAD

PLANNING MEETING

• Name & Pronouns
• Major(s)/Minor(s)
• Country/Region of interest
• What is one of your goals for education abroad?
• What questions/ hesitations do you have at this stage?

INTRODUCTIONS

• Personal goals & motivations
• Program structure & support compatibility
• Academic compatibility

• Affordability
• Intersectional identities
• Accessibility

FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION

CHOOSING A PROGRAM

• Name & Pronouns
• Major(s)/Minor(s)
• Country/Region of interest
• 1 Goal
• 1 Question or Hesitation

EXPLORING PROGRAMS GUIDE

Consider academic, professional, and personal goals

GOAL SETTING

SUB - FEATURES

PRIMARY MODELS

Short-Term

Language Intensive

Experiential

Hybrid

Study Center

Local University

PROGRAM STRUCTURES

PROGRAM SEARCH

ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE

• Review your Program Evaluation on MySeattleU
• Explore programs' course offerings on program website
• Consult previous course approvals on EAO website
• Discuss courses and plan with Academic Advisor

ACADEMIC COMPATABILITY

• Estimate Budget Worksheets
• Cost Comparison Calculator
• Scholarship page
• Financial Planning Guide
• Financial Planning Tips

FINANCIAL PLANNING RESOURCES

AFFORDABILITY

• Name & Pronouns
• Major(s)/Minor(s)
• Country/Region of interest
• 1 Goal
• 1 Question or Hesitation

Spring Semester Budget

Fall Semester Budget

STUDENT AID PROFILE

PROGRAM

SU Scholarships: $15,000/year ($5,000/Quarter) Federal/State Aid: $3,750/Year ($1,250/Quarter)

ISA: Language, Literature & Culture in Cusco, Peru

SAMPLE BUDGET WORKSHEET

• Name & Pronouns
• Major(s)/Minor(s)
• Country/Region of interest
• 1 Goal
• 1 Question or Hesitation

FINANCIAL PLANNING GUIDE

MORE FINANCIAL RESOURCES

• Complete individualized budget
• Review budget with parents/family to determine affordability
• Explore scholarships & make an application timeline
• Get help from Office of Fellowships on scholarship applications
• Meet with Student Financial Services
• Explore creative fundraising ideas

FINANCIAL PLANNING TIPS

• Name & Pronouns
• Major(s)/Minor(s)
• Country/Region of interest
• 1 Goal
• 1 Question or Hesitation

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

NON-SU

SU-SPONSORED & SU-EXCHANGE

FACULTY-LED

The modules on Canvas will guide you through these steps

• Complete SU's Application by February 1st
• Accept SU's nomination
• Complete Program Provider/Host University's application
• Complete SU's Pre-Departure Paperwork
• Complete Pre-Departure Orientation
• GO ABROAD!

• Contact Program Leader
• Complete Program Application by Program Leader's Deadline
• Register for corresponding SU course(s)
• Complete SU's Pre-Departure Paperwork
• Complete Pre-Departure Orientation
• GO ABROAD!

• Complete SU's Non-SU application by term-specific deadline*
• Apply to Program Provider/Host University and by their deadline
• Complete SU Pre-Departure Paperwork by the term-specific deadline*
• Complete Pre-Departure Orientation
• GO ABROAD!

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Name & Pronouns
• Major(s)/Minor(s)
• Country/Region of interest
• 1 Goal
• 1 Question or Hesitation

• Access resources on Canvas and EAO website
• Continue exploring programs
• Narrow down to 1-3 programs

• Meet with Academic Advisor
• Utilize financial planning tools
• Meet with EA Advisor
• Connect with study abroad alumni
• Apply to program

ACTION STEPS

• Name & Pronouns
• Major(s)/Minor(s)
• Country/Region of interest
• 1 Goal
• 1 Question or Hesitation