Grant money snag Higher tuition to study abroad

Students enrolled in the study abroad program will not receive the usual scholarship money that would be given to them during their stay overseas. This policy change has created major concerns for those planning to study abroad next year.

When a student applies for the study abroad program, they have a number of choices of where they plan to study at; France, Italy, England and Australia are common considerations. The expenses of living in another country for roughly three to four months are very similar to the expenses a student would encounter living on campus. Fig- uring in scholarship money and financial aid, usually students can afford studying through another school, but in the past few weeks there has been speculation that Cabrini grant money, that would normally be given to the student, will not be applied to their school of interest in another country. A major concern is if a student will still be applicable for this grant money upon their return.

Many students chose to study abroad through a Cabrini- affiliated program. Currently, these affiliations are with schools in Rome, Manchester and Fremantle, Australia. Previously, Cabrini scholarships and grants could be applied toward a study abroad program at an affiliate institution.