Syracuse University (SU) and Syracuse Abroad are committed to making study abroad possible for students seeking academic opportunities beyond their home institution. There are ample awards available for visiting students studying abroad in a Syracuse University program. Students are encouraged to review the information below carefully, and contact their study abroad advisor and the Syracuse Abroad Business Office for more information.
Additionally, SU maintains billing agreements with numerous schools and colleges. Students are strongly advised to contact their home school study abroad office for more information on studying abroad with SU.
Learn more through our Financing Study Abroad video series!
Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Programs*
Global Access Award
Considerable financial aid is available to support students who may have extenuating circumstances or are facing unique challenges. Awards are based on a variety of factors, not just academic merit or financial need. Submitting additional financial information (FAFSA or home school financial aid package) is optional but may strengthen an application. Students who qualify will have the award be a part of a student’s total financial aid package in the amounts listed below:
- Fall 2026: $1,000-$3,000
- Spring 2027: $1,000-$3,000
Application Criteria
The following criteria must be met to be considered for the Global Access Award.
The student must:
- Be an undergraduate visiting student
- Meet all study abroad program commitment requirements at the time of submission
- Submit a written essay (no longer than 500 words)
- Submit a signed Financial Aid Acknowledgement Form from their home institution’s Financial Aid Office
Optional:
- Submit a FAFSA and/or financial aid package from their home institution
All application requirements must be submitted by the deadline below.
- Fall Semester: June 1
- Spring Semester: November 1
For questions or assistance with the application process, please contact the Syracuse Abroad Business Office at suabusinessoffice@syr.edu.
Students are encouraged to add Syracuse University to their FAFSA (code 002882).
Location Grants
Students enrolling in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 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 both the SU Abroad Office and the Financial Aid Office to determine if they meet the criteria. Award distribution is dependent on available funding.
Financial Aid Transfer Form
If a student has excess financial aid remaining after all charges at their home institution have been covered, a Financial Aid Transfer Form can be used to transfer funds to SU. Once completed by the home university, it can be sent to the Syracuse Abroad Business Office at: suabusinessoffice@syr.edu.
Transferring Financial Aid
Students are encouraged to contact their home institution’s Financial Aid Office to determine whether a Financial Aid Transfer Form may be completed and submitted to Syracuse University. It is also important to confirm how eligible funds will be distributed — specifically, whether funds will be remitted directly to Syracuse University or disbursed to the student.
If the home institution confirms that funds will be remitted directly to Syracuse University, SU will defer the student’s financial obligation up to the projected refund amount reported by the home institution.
If the home institution indicates that any available credit will be refunded to the student or their family, Syracuse University will not defer the financial obligation. In such cases, the student or family will be required to make acceptable payment arrangements directly with the SU Bursar’s Office.
To facilitate the transfer of financial aid to Syracuse University, both the Financial Aid Office and the Bursar at the home institution must complete and submit the Financial Aid Transfer Form.
Consortium Agreements
A student’s home institution may enter into a Consortium Agreement with Syracuse University, enabling the home institution to process the student’s financial aid for the duration of their study abroad program with Syracuse University. Under this arrangement, the home institution will administer the student’s financial aid as though the student remains enrolled on the home campus.
The home institution is responsible for initiating the Consortium Agreement process and submitting the form to the Syracuse Abroad Business Office for processing.
Refund Requests
Students may request a refund for a credit balance on their SU Bursar’s Account through MySlice. Detailed instructions are available on the SU Bursar’s Refund Page. The refund process typically takes 7 to 10 business days.
Please note that refunds are not disbursed until the study abroad program has officially begun. Students should not rely on refunds to cover expenses incurred prior to departure or during the initial period abroad.