Thinking about education abroad this summer? Here’s everything you need to know to plan your adventure!
✅ Who is Eligible?
- ✅ Have completed at least one full year of college courses
- ✅ Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and be in good academic standing
- ✅ Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student in the spring before travel
⚠️ Some programs require a higher GPA—always check the specific program details!
💰 How Summer Aid Works
Good news—financial aid may be available!
- No extra forms required as long as your 2025–2026 FAFSA and checklists are complete 🎉
- Aid is based on demonstrated need and your specific program
- QuestBridge only applies toward fall/spring
- Please contact study abroad coordinator for summer aid options
- QuestBridge only applies toward fall/spring
- We meet full demonstrated need. Estimates can be provided once Ed Abroad budgets are set.
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours to qualify for federal and state funds
🎓 Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are out there—don’t miss them!
- Emory and external scholarships available
- Search sites like Niche or look for country/program-specific scholarships
- Deadlines are typically early January, so apply soon!
- Employee Courtesy Scholarship based on your fall/spring percentage eligiblity
- HOPE, Zell Miller, and Pell Grants may apply in the summer
- Pell Grant recipients → May be eligible for the Gilman Scholarship (due early March)
💡 Tip: Start your application now so you don’t miss out!
💵 Other Financing Options
Need more coverage? Explore:
- Private loans and Parent PLUS loans (allow 4 weeks for processing)
- For more information please visit our financial aid website for further loan details and for our list of private lenders.
- Unused federal direct loans from the academic year can be applied in summer
- After receiving your aid package, you can email your financial aid advisor to request remaining loan funds
📅 Important Deadlines
- Applications open: Mid-December on abroad.emory.edu
- Final application deadline: Most are mid-February (some are earlier—check your specific program to be sure)
- Emory Scholars: Contact the Scholars Office to discuss summer aid eligibility
✨ Education abroad is a life-changing opportunity to earn credits, explore the world, and grow personally and academically. Don’t wait—make Summer 2026 your global adventure! 🌟