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Budgeting

The cost of studying abroad varies greatly depending on your program's type, length, and location. Many programs are financially comparable to studying on campus for a semester, therefore program selection is crucial especially if you are on a tight budget. It can pay off to take time and compare costs at Mason with those that incur abroad.

  Tuition Mandatory Fees Housing Total Per Year Total
In State + Fees +  Lowest Housing (suites expanded triple) $4,530 $1,701 $3,303 $9,534 $19,068
In State + Fees + Highest Housing (singles apartment) $4,530 $1,701 $5,345 $11,576 $23,152
Out of State + Fees + Lowest Housing $16,260 $1,701 $3,303 $21,264 $42,528
Out of State + Fees + Highest Housing $16,260 $1,701 $5,345 $23,306 $46,612

Semester Abroad 
Exchange Program (Any):  In State Out of State
Tuition + Fees $6,531 $17,961
Application $150 $150
Administrative Fee $375 $375
Housing Range (Paid Separately) $500-$5,000 $500-$5,000
Totals
 
 
  
Direct Enrollment: Apply and Directly Enroll in the University In State & Out of State
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid  
Tuition + Fees: Student and Admin $12,701
Program Fees: App Fee + Registration +Spanish Course + Insurance + Pre Departure $636
Housing (Paid Separately) $4,000
Application Fee $200
Subtotal $17,537
   
Massey University New Zealand  
Tuition + Fees $6,531
Program Fees: Admin and registration fees + Pre Departure Orientation + International Insurance $3,540
Application Fee $200
Housing (paid separately) $3,000
Subtotal $13,061


 

Financial Aid

Once you have decided to study abroad and have met with your academic advisor, you will need to consider costs. If you are a recipient of financial aid, this means meeting with your counselor. When you meet with your financial aid counselor, bring a copy of the budget sheet found on your program's page. Please do not simply drop off the form, because you and your counselor will review your financial aid package together with this additional information. After your meeting, you will have an idea of what can be covered by aid and how much you will have to contribute.

Federal financial aid is always awarded through a student's home university. If you are a George Mason student intending to participate in a qualifying non-Mason affiliated program, you must still go to the Mason Financial Aid Office. If you attend another university and you are participating in a Mason study abroad program, you need to visit the Financial Aid Office at your home school.

Important

  1. You MUST meet with your counselor. They will review your financial aid pacakge with you.
  2. Financial Aid will not cover housing, spending, or transportation costs. For that you would have to seek scholarships, GradPlus, or Private loans.
  3. Bring the BUDGET SHEET of your desired program with you to see what your billable and non-billable costs are.
  4. Note that your financial aid package will not be released in time to cover expenses that must be prepaid like your airline ticket and other out-of-pocket expenses.

Mason Links and Resources

More information about financial aid and loans:

Scholarships

Finding funding for your study abroad excursion can seem challenging, however, not impossible. There are a number of resources at your disposal. It is important to research carefully and EARLY to secure appropriate funding. Remember the more you apply, the greater your chances are for funding your study abroad experience. The list of scholarships is broken down into four categories: Global Education Office scholarships, Mason Scholarships, Fellowships, and External Scholarships.

Global Education Office Scholarships

Mason Scholarships

External Sources

There are a number of scholarships available outside of George Mason. The links below are only a few suggestions of what is available. This page will be updated as more scholarships become available. While many are tied to a specific program/university/provider, there are many independent resources that can be utilized. Please note that most fellowships and large grants do require that you apply 6 months to a year before you intend to study abroad. 

General Funding

Fellowships and Grants

Country specific Funding opportunities