The University of Texas at Austin encourages students to learn more about funding for study abroad programs early in their decision-making process. The CIBER Summer Study Abroad Programs differ in some ways from other study abroad programs where financial aid is concerned, as students are registered for the classes through the Division of Continuing & Extended Education, University Extension.  Students who are eligible to receive financial aid through the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) may apply for summer aid as they normally would. The following guideline is intended to help students determine whether they can receive summer funding through the OSFS during their summer of participation in the CIBER Summer Study Abroad Programs.

During the spring semester, program participants will register for CIBER Summer Study Abroad Program courses via University Extension. Please note you will be unable to view your summer registration via UTDirect, but the OSFS will be able to check on your summer registration in order to approve summer funding.  It is important that you meet the CIBER Summer Study Abroad course registration deadlines in order to avoid delay of your summer aid.

If you plan to apply for summer financial aid, you must indicate your intention to do so on the Study Abroad Portal.  It is extremely important that you notify your Study Abroad Advisor (in CIBER) and your Financial Aid Counselor of your intent to request summer funding, so they are aware of your plans and can facilitate the process.  This helps ensure that you receive appropriate information and instructions concerning your summer funding and will help avoid potential delays.