Syracuse University and Syracuse Abroad are committed to making study abroad possible for students seeking academic opportunities beyond their home campus. There are ample financial aid opportunities available for study abroad in the form of grants, scholarships and other incentives. Students are encouraged to review the information below carefully, connect with their study abroad advisor and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs for more information.
Learn more through our Financing Study Abroad video series!
Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 programs*
Global Access Award** (Need Based)
Eligible full-time Syracuse University undergraduate students enrolling in semester long programs will receive a Global Access Award. Students must demonstrate financial need as assessed by the Syracuse University Office of Financial Aid. The awards will be a part of a student’s total financial aid package in the amounts listed below:
- Fall 2025 : $1,000 – $3,000
- Spring 2026: $1,000
**Students enrolled in a World Partner Program who are receiving travel assistance from the partner are not eligible for this grant.
Plane Ticket Loan Program
For students who need assistance in covering the upfront costs of purchasing a flight for their abroad program, students can apply for the Plane Ticket Loan program. More information on the Plane Ticket Loan program can be located here.
Fall 2025 Location Grants
Students enrolling in the Fall 2025 Santiago Center program or Exploring Central Europe program will receive a $2,000 Location Grant, automatically applied to program costs.
Spring 2026 Location Grant
Students enrolling in the Spring 2026 Santiago Center program will receive a $2,000 Location Grant, automatically applied to program costs.
*Eligibility for awards noted above will depend on a combination of factors. Students will be evaluated by the Financial Aid Office to determine if they meet the criteria. Awards distribution is dependent on available funding.
Additional Grants & Scholarships
Study Abroad Grants (Need Based)
Grants are awarded for a student’s first experience abroad based on need, which is determined by the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. Please note that it is the policy of the Office of Financial Aid to provide abroad-specific aid for one semester. Only undergraduate students are eligible. Award amounts vary depending upon need level.
Named Scholarships
Scholarship funds, provided by generous Friends of the University, are available to support Syracuse University undergraduate students participating in a study abroad semester program. Full list available here.
Fall-Only Supplemental Aid
Up to 10% supplemental aid, based on previous semester’s aid, for undergraduate students who study abroad in the fall semester. (Not available for continuing students)
Corinne R. Smith Study Abroad Program Fund
The Corinne R. Smith Study Abroad Program Fund supports School of Education enrolled undergraduate and graduate students interested in study abroad, whether for full semester, summer, or short-term programs. Application to the fund is the same application used for admission to the Syracuse Abroad program. Funds are dependent on availability. For additional information, contact:
- Professor Emerita Marlene F. Blumin
- Corinne R. Smith Study Abroad Program Fund Coordinator
- mfblumin@syr.edu
Honors Study Abroad Grants
Study Abroad grants provide one-time funding of up to $ 1,500 to Honors students in good standing with the Honors Program to help fund study abroad programs. Award funds are primarily meant to lessen travel expenses associated with travelling to and from the study abroad destination. Applicants must meet with their financial aid advisor to discuss any implications the award may have on their financial aid package. Learn more: Honors Funding Abroad
World Partner students: Students can refer to the Outside Scholarships page for information on scholarships available through various World Partner programs.
OVMA Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Endowed Florence Scholarship
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is now accepting applications for the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Endowed Florence Scholarship for the Fall 2025 semester. Thanks to a generous gift from Daniel D’Aniello ’68, H’20 and his wife Gayle, veterans, and military-connected students with demonstrated financial need who possess an interest in learning about Italian history and culture can study in Florence without the use of their GI Bill benefits. The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition, programming fees, and housing.
Students must apply to the Syracuse Florence Center prior to applying for the scholarship.
NEW: Substantial awards will be available for veteran and military connected students studying in Florence during the semester and summer terms, or through a short term or faculty-led program. Students can reach out to their International Program Advisor for more information.
Summer Grants & Aid
A variety of grants, aid and scholarships are available to help make summer study abroad possible.
- Summer Merit Scholarship
- Need-based Summer Grants
- Need-based Summer Grants for Center programs
- Outside Scholarships
Financial Aid 101
- Student aid is based on the total cost of the program you are attending (including tuition, program fee, airfare, and additional personal expenses)
- Institutional aid can be used when studying on a Syracuse Abroad program (Center or World Partners)
- Undergraduate students may be eligible for a need-based grant based on a completed FAFSA and CSS Profile
- Students may utilize a combination of grants, loans, and scholarships to fully finance the cost of their study abroad program.
- Enrollment in a Syracuse University-approved study abroad program may be considered equivalent to enrollment at Syracuse University for the purpose of determining eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid.
- Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs for additional information.
Financial Aid Scholarship Listserv
To receive information about external scholarship opportunities, students can subscribe to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs’ Listserv. The Scholarship Listserv Website contains instructions on how to enroll. Please allow up to seven business days for email notifications to be delivered.
International Students
International students matriculated at SU are not eligible for federally funded financial aid administered by the Syracuse University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship programs, which includes Study Abroad Grants. For more information, view International Costs & Aid. International undergraduate students may qualify for Named Scholarship awards.
Multiple Semester Students
For students considering a second semester abroad, please note that it is the policy of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs to provide abroad-specific aid for one semester. If you are considering an additional semester abroad, please meet with the financial aid office to discuss your aid options before beginning your application with Syracuse Abroad.