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Navigating Study Abroad Finances: Program Costs and Financial Assistance
Find essential information about program pricing, billing schedules, financial aid options, and payment policies for study abroad programs. This page explains how costs are determined, when payments are due, and what financial resources are available to help fund your international education experience.
Program Costs & Pricing | Billing Schedule & Methods | Financial Aid & 529 Plans | Cancellation Policy
Program Costs & Pricing
Every program page has a price and budget information. All students are strongly advised to become familiar with their program’s budget and with GEO financial policies before committing to a program. Program costs can vary depending on several factors, such as program length, cost of living where the program is based, availability of on-site staff, program excursions and activities, etc.
Billing Schedule & Methods
UO Students
Program Deposit
A non-refundable program deposit of $500 is due within one week of acceptance or nomination offer to confirm your space on the program. The program deposit is not an additional fee but is part of the total GEO program fee.
- Your account will be charged within one week of authorizing GEO to charge the deposit. The $500 deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances. The payment for the deposit is typically due 3-6 weeks after it is billed. Late payments are subject to UO’s standard late fee policy.
Once a student has authorized GEO to charge the deposit to their UO student account, the program deposit is non-refundable except in cases where a student is denied acceptance to the program for which they have applied. If the required application materials are not completed by the deadline, the application will be considered abandoned and cancelled by GEO. In such cases, the deposit will not be refunded. Students who fail to pay the program deposit by the first cancellation/deferral date listed below may have their program application canceled.
Main Program Fee
Any program fees paid to GEO will be billed through your UO student billing account on DuckWeb. GEO follows the same billing and payment timeline used for regular UO tuition and fees, so you can expect to be billed based on the following schedule:
| study abroad term | billing date | PAYMENT DUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Mid September | October 1 |
| Winter | Mid December | January 1 |
| Spring | Mid March | April 1 |
| Summer | Mid June | July 1 |
Late payments are subject to UO’s standard late fee policy. For details on what fees are paid to GEO for your program, please refer to the program budget posted on the GEO program page.
If your program lasts for multiple terms, your GEO fees will be divided evenly across each term you spend abroad.
Any GEO scholarships you are awarded will be credited to your student billing account. If your program lasts for multiple terms, your GEO scholarships will be disbursed in full during your first term abroad.
Non-UO Students
Please confirm with your home institution if you will be paying your own program deposit and program fees, or if your institution will pay on your behalf.
If you are responsible for paying your program deposit, please use the program deposit online payment form (Non-UO Students only).
For the main program fee, you will receive an invoice for any fees you are responsible for based on the following schedule:
| Study abroad term | billing date |
|---|---|
| Fall | Mid to Late September |
| Winter | Mid to Late December |
| Spring | Mid to Late March |
| Summer | Mid to Late June |
Any GEO scholarships you are awarded will appear as a credit on your invoice. Your invoice will include payment instructions and a payment link.
Financial Aid & 529 Plans
UO Students
The disbursement of Financial Aid funds occurs on the following schedule:
- Fall: October 1
- Winter: January 1
- Spring: April 1
- Summer: July 1
Most forms of financial aid can be applied toward the cost of study abroad. In order to receive your financial aid, you must also complete the Study Abroad Financial Aid Adjustment Form.
Following completion and submission, Financial Aid will send all students receiving aid an updated award statement to reflect program costs for the term you are studying abroad. After the statement is received, you may then see a Financial Aid counselor to discuss whether further revisions are possible.
For more information, please visit the Financial Aid for Study Abroad Page. If you have any questions related to your scholarships and financial aid, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Non-UO Students
Please consult your home university for guidance.
529 College Savings Plans
Rules vary among 529 plans—you should check directly with your plan provider for guidance on study abroad eligibility.
Cancellation Policy
The budget for your program will outline the cancellation policy and the financial ramifications for withdrawing. The financial cost may vary depending on when you withdraw and the cancellation policy for your specific program. If you have questions about the cancellation policy, please contact your program coordinator.