Financial Aid & Study Abroad Programs

Yes, you can receive Pell Grant funds during the spring and/or summer terms which you can use to pay for some study abroad costs, if you meet eligibility requirements. Your enrollment during the fall and winter semesters may affect your Pell Grant eligibility for spring/summer terms. For more information on spring/summer financial aid, visit here.

Yes, you can take out loans to help pay for your study abroad. We encourage you to borrow any needed loan funds during winter semester, since many of the charges are due prior to leaving on your study abroad program. This will also reduce the likelihood that there are issues with your eligibility while you are abroad. However, if you are not eligible for loans during winter semester, you can still potentially receive loans during the spring and/or summer terms, as long as you are enrolled in 6 total credits during those terms and meet all other eligibility criteria.

During winter semester, if you have loan funds offered and you are enrolled in 6 credits, go to your My Aid Dashboard to accept the loan(s). If you previously accepted loan funds in winter but have remaining federal loan eligibility you haven't borrowed yet, submit a case to request the additional loan funds.

If you are not eligible to receive loan funds during winter, when you enroll in at least 6 credits for spring/summer you will be offered your remaining loan eligibility automatically. If you do not see the loan offer or if you have additional questions, please contact Enrollment Services to speak with an Enrollment Services Counselor.

If you are not eligible for federal financial aid including loans and all scholarship options have been exhausted, another option is alternative/private loans. You can research these loans on our website.

In most cases, the Cost of Attendance allowance is high enough to cover study abroad costs. However, if you have additional financial need after receiving your full eligibility, we may be able to increase your Cost of Attendance to cover your needed costs. Please contact Enrollment Services to make an appointment with a counselor to discuss your options.

Yes, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria and complete the appropriate steps to have it applied. See the details here.

Yes, you may be able to use scholarship funds if you meet all eligibility criteria and enroll in the minimum number of credits required for the scholarship(s). The eligibility requirements may differ between BYU scholarships and off-campus scholarships. For more information about off-campus scholarship opportunities, visit here.

We understand that situations come up, and you may be waiting for financial aid or other payment arrangements to pay your study abroad charges. If you have outstanding study abroad charges, a registration hold will be placed on your account until the balance is paid off. The Student Financials Office will remove the hold only if they're able to confirm that the outstanding balance has been paid or will be covered by financial aid or scholarships.

If your financial aid or scholarships will cover the entire balance, please submit a case to the Student Financials Office.

For any questions or needed assistance, please contact Enrollment Services. We are happy to help!

Make sure to set up direct deposit or update your bank account information so you can receive your financial aid refund as quickly as possible. Otherwise, your refund will be sent as a check to your mailing address.

No, to receive federal financial aid at BYU you must be admitted as a degree-seeking student. You may be able to receive federal aid from your home college or university, if it allows students to receive aid while attending a BYU study abroad program. Check with the financial aid office at your home college or university to see if that's an option. Be aware that many schools do not allow their students to receive aid while attending programs at other schools.

If you are not eligible for federal financial aid from your college or university, another option is alternative/private loans. You can research these loans on our website. If you choose to borrow a private loan, BYU should be listed as the school on your loan application.