Study Abroad Financial Aid Opportunities

1. Check with the Home Institution

First, confirm with the home institution’s Financial Aid Office to ensure that aid can be used for educational expenses while studying abroad, such as JCU tuition, housing, meal plan and personal expenses.

2. Determine if a Payment Deadline Extension is Needed

If the home institution's financial aid disbursement date is after the JCU payment deadline, complete the Payment Deadline Extension Request Form (PDERF).

3. Download, Complete, and Submit the PDERF

Complete the PDERF with the home institution’s Financial Aid Office. Email the completed form to JCU at [email protected]. A confirmation email will be sent upon approval.

4. Settle Remaining Balances

Any amount not covered by the PDERF must be paid by JCU’s regular payment deadline. Missing deadlines may result in late fees and delays in class registration or housing assignments. The aid listed on the PDERF will not automatically transfer to JCU; it will be disbursed to the student by the home institution, and those funds can then be used to pay JCU.

PDERF Deadlines:

• Fall: July 1st
• Spring: November 15th
• Summer Sessions I & II: April 15th

The JCU Scholarship Committee awards Study Abroad Scholarships based on the applicant's potential to benefit from the JCU experience, as outlined in the application essay.

Eligibility
Open to Gap Year and Independent Study Abroad students, as well as Tulane Spring Scholars and USC Freshman Program students.

Students applying through providers (SAI, API, or CEA), those under a university agreement, or paying tuition directly to their home institution are not eligible.

Deadlines

• Fall: July 1st
• Spring: November 15th
• Summer I: April 15th
• Summer II: May 15th

Scholarships are renewable for students attending JCU for multiple semesters, contingent on satisfactory academic performance. Awards will be prorated for students enrolled in fewer than 10 credits (Fall/Spring) or fewer than 6 credits (Summer).

To apply, complete the Study Abroad Scholarship Application. 

John Cabot University HBCU Scholarships are automatically awarded to students enrolled at accredited HBCUs. The scholarship award is $500 per summer session and $1,000 per fall or spring semester. Please refer to the list of accredited HBCUs for eligibility.

Recipients of the HBCU Scholarship are not eligible to receive the Engineering Scholarship.  

John Cabot University Summer Engineering Scholarships of $500 per session are automatically awarded to engineering majors. For eligibility and additional cost details, please contact us at [email protected].

Recipients of the Engineering Scholarship are not eligible to receive the HBCU Scholarship.  

The Hon. Frank Guarini, Chair of John Cabot University's Board of Trustees, has generously donated to the Columbus Citizens Foundation, offering scholarships of up to $5,000 each for five Italian-American visiting students at JCU annually.

Columbus Guarini Scholarship Application
Applications are now open for students applying to the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 semesters. Eligibility requirements include:

• Study abroad at JCU for one or two semesters
• At least 25% Italian descent
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Household income not exceeding $200,000

The application deadline is May 1, 2024. To apply, visit the Columbus Citizens Foundation. 

Biography of the Hon. Frank J. Guarini
Born in Jersey City, NJ, Frank J. Guarini is a distinguished alumnus of Dartmouth College, Columbia University, and NYU School of Law, with advanced studies at The Hague Academy of International Law. A decorated WWII veteran, Guarini later served in the New Jersey State Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. Throughout his career, he has been a strong advocate for education, founding various centers and institutes at major institutions, including John Cabot University, where the Frank J. Guarini Campus was named in his honor in 2008 for his longstanding support. He is also Chair emeritus of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF).

Learn more about the external scholarships opportunities offered through the Secchia Scholars Program. 

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) awards scholarships to 60-70 outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and study abroad students in a variety of academic disciplines. Scholarships range from $2,500 - $12,000.

Each scholarship award can be applied to cover tuition and university-provided room and board. Scholarship money not used during one academic year is not transferable to the following academic year. You are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.

For an overview of available NIAF scholarships, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and to apply, visit the National Italian American Foundation website. 

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) awards scholarships to students who are underrepresented among the US study abroad student population. Scholarship of up to $10,000 are awarded to students studying abroad for a full academic year; $5,000 for fall or spring; and prorated amounts (minimum $1,250) for summer sessions. Preference is given to students from underrepresented groups and those with financial need.

For an overview of available FEA scholarships, eligibility requirements, and to apply, visit the Fund for Education Abroad website.

Eduitalia Advanced Placement (AP) Italian Language and Culture Scholarship

Eduitalia, an Association of 94 qualified Schools, Academies and Universities that offer courses for foreign students in Italy, is proud to support the Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C., in its important initiative to promote Italian language and culture within the United States.

The scholarships will allow winners to live an unforgettable study experience in Italy. All students who will take the AP Italian Language and Culture exam are eligible. Winners will be chosen through a drawing that will take place at the School Office of the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Students who pass the Advanced Placement Italian Language and Culture Examination, and who are age 18 or older, will be eligible to receive a scholarship covering tuition, housing and a meal plan for a Summer session at JCU. 

For more information, please visit the Eduitalia scholarship website, review the requirements & instructions and complete the application.  

The Eduitalia, PRIA Progam Scholarship is a program that promotes Italian language in Russia. Winners of this award are eligible to receive a full scholarship covering tuition, housing and a meal plan for a Summer session at JCU.