Syracuse University maintains collaborative billing arrangements with numerous colleges and universities for approved study abroad programs. Students are encouraged to consult their home institution’s study abroad office to explore the advantages of these partnerships.
Syracuse University 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, connect with their study abroad advisor and the Syracuse Abroad Business Office for more information.
Learn more through our Financing Study Abroad video series!
Fall 2025 Programs*
Academic Excellence Award (Merit Based)
Full-time visiting undergraduate semester program students with a GPA of 3.7 – 4.0 attending the Fall 2025 semester will receive an academic excellence award in the following amount. The award is automatic, based on cumulative GPA as reported at the time of application to the program.
- Fall 2025: $650
Global Access Award (Need Based)
Eligibility for the Global Access Award will depend on a student’s FAFSA submission, and individual circumstances, as assessed by the Syracuse University Office of Financial Aid.
Full-time visiting undergraduate semester students who demonstrate financial need will receive the Global Access Award as part of their total financial aid package.
- Fall 2025: $1,050
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 Programs*
Global Access Award
Considerable Financial Aid is available to support students who may have extenuating circumstances or are facing unique challenges. Students will be required to submit an essay as part of the aid request. Eligibility for the Global Access Award will depend on a student’s individual circumstances, as assessed by both the home school Financial Aid Office as well as Syracuse University Office of Financial Aid.
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. Visiting students interested in being reviewed for need-based awards should add Syracuse University to their FAFSA (code 002882).
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.
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 should reach out to their home school’s Financial Aid Office to determine if a Financial Aid Transfer Form can be completed and sent to Syracuse University. It is also important to confirm whether any eligible funds will be sent directly to Syracuse University or disbursed to the student. Syracuse University will defer a student’s financial obligation to SU up to the projected refund amount reported by their home institution if the home school confirms that it will remit the funds directly to Syracuse University.
If the home school instead indicates that any available credit will be refunded to the student or their family, SU will not defer the financial obligation. In such cases, the student or family must 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 of the home school must complete the Financial Aid Transfer form.
Consortium Agreements
A student’s home school may enter into a Consortium Agreement with Syracuse University, allowing the home school to process the student’s financial aid for a study abroad program. The home school is responsible for forwarding a copy of its Consortium Agreement to the Syracuse Abroad business office. Under this arrangement, the home institution will handle the student’ s financial aid as if the student were still enrolled on the home campus.
Refund Requests
Students may request a refund for overages on their Bursar’s account online through MySlice. Detailed instructions are available on the SU Bursar’s Refund Page. The refund process typically takes 7 to 10 days. As 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.