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Education Abroad

Students interested in study abroad opportunities should review the Temple University Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses website for helpful process and scholarship information. Students in good academic standing that file the FAFSA will be considered for financial aid.

Students who need a loan adjustment based on their attendance in a study abroad program should complete the Study Away Loan Request Form and submit to SFS.

Temple Students Attending Temple Abroad Programs

Students who are studying on a Temple study abroad program may use Temple, federal and state financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships). Applying for and receiving financial aid for a Temple study abroad program works almost the same as it would for students studying at any of Temple’s campuses. The Study Abroad office supplies budgets to Student Financial Services for all study abroad programs. If accepted into a study abroad program, students are encouraged to submit a copy of their acceptance letter to SFS. SFS will review the student’s financial aid package with respect to the study abroad budget. This may result in changes to the student’s aid and budget.

For applications and more information about study abroad scholarship programs, contact the Study Abroad office.

Semester/Academic Year Study Abroad

Students attending a semester or year studying abroad should

  • complete the FAFSA early in the calendar year. If eligible, SFS will notify students of their financial aid award and disburse aid to the student’s account in the same way as if you were taking courses at any of Temple’s campuses;
  • sign-up for direct deposit in the TUportal (Student Tools tab) to ensure refunds are efficiently processed; and
  • if students are interested and eligible, a limited number of work-study positions are available at Temple University Rome.
Summer Study Abroad

Students attending a summer study abroad should

  • be aware of the limitations on summer aid. Students may receive federal Pell Grant, but other aid (such as federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans) may be limited based on the student’s prior eligibility; and
  • meet with SFS to discuss how the student will cover expenses and be aware of any important deadlines or time frames, such as how long it can take to receive a refund.

Temple Students on Non-Temple Abroad Programs

Temple students studying on a non-Temple University study abroad program will still be able to use their federal and state aid, and in many cases, their Temple financial aid. Students must choose a non-Temple program that has been approved by the Study Abroad office, their major department(s) and their academic advising office. Students must also complete the financial aid Consortium Agreement to have their financial aid transferred to the study abroad program. The consortium agreement must be forwarded to the non-Temple study abroad program for completion and then submitted back to SFS along with the student’s completed Approval to Study Abroad on a non-Temple Program form, available on the Study Abroad website. Students must submit the completed Consortium Agreement and Approval to Study Abroad forms to both the Study Abroad and SFS offices.

Generally, Temple students attending a non-Temple program will not receive an increase in their aid package, even if the non-Temple program costs more than studying at Temple. However, it is very important for Temple students to discuss their financial aid package with SFS. All students should review the scholarships available specifically for studying abroad on the Study Abroad website.

Non-Temple Students on Temple Programs

Students from other institutions should consult with financial aid officers at their home institutions to find out which sources of aid are available to them and what the processes are for using aid to attend a Temple program. Federal awards and a number of state awards are generally transferable to Temple and other institutions.

In general, most institutions utilize a contractual agreement, usually called a consortium or consortial agreement, as a means to process a student’s aid when that student is attending another hosting institution, such as Temple. The agreement is usually forwarded to the hosting institution, completed by the host and then forwarded back to the student’s financial aid office. In some cases the aid is forwarded directly to Temple. In other cases the aid is forwarded to the student. Again, students must check with their home institution early on to make sure they understand what aid can be used and what the process is. If your institution uses consortial agreements, these agreements should be forwarded to Study Abroad for completion.

Students who intend to finance all or a portion of their overseas study through financial aid funds must follow procedures designed to ensure that required forms are completed prior to departure for their program. Students from other institutions attending a Temple study abroad program must document their awards by providing to Temple Study Abroad

  • photocopies of the official notification letter(s). Such letters should state the amount, source and date of availability of the awards; and
  • the name, title, address and phone number of the person or persons responsible for the administration of each of the grants, loans or scholarships submitted. Also included should be the name and address of the regular financial aid office at the student’s home institution.