Financial Aid

 

Eligibility

During the academic year, students will continue to be eligible for financial aid during a term of off-campus study.   This includes federal and state loans and Franklin & Marshall merit scholarships and need-based grants.  In general, eligibility for financial aid is based on Franklin & Marshall tuition, cost of housing and meals from the off-campus study program, and an allowance for books and personal expenses.  Your annual estimated family contribution as generated by your FAFSA will remain the same regardless of program costs.

The College will not award Tuition Exchange or Grant-in-Aid benefits for off-campus study.

 

Required Paperwork

Students who receive financial aid at Franklin & Marshall will be required to complete the Off-Campus Study Expense Planner and return it to the Office of Financial Aid by the date indicated on that office's Off-Campus Study Policies and Procedures (both documents can be accessed at http://www.fandm.edu/x2593).  If you receive only merit-based scholarships and you will be charged full Franklin & Marshall tuition for the program, you do not need to submit any documentation regarding costs.

When completing your expense planner, include charges or estimates for 21 meals per week.  If your program provides less than 21 meals per week, provide an estimate for the cost of the remaining meals.  This information is usually provided on program websites.  If you have trouble finding figures for your program, contact the Office of International Programs.

Once you have returned your planner to the Office of Financial Aid, you will receive a Contractual or Consortial Agreement by email.  Complete the student portion and return the document.  The agreement will then be forwarded to your program on your behalf.  Cost of attendance and aid will be reviewed once the agreement has been returned.

 

How Your Aid is Calculated

Your need-based financial aid award will be adjusted according to the difference between the cost of housing and meals at F&M and that of the program.  If you have a federal work-study award, it may be converted into an additional loan award.

Merit-based scholarships will be awarded in full unless the cost of attendance for the program is significantly less than the cost of attendance at Franklin & Marshall.  In that case, the scholarship amount may be prorated.

 

International Students

International students are eligible for only one semester of financial aid for off-campus study and no financial aid will be granted for study in the student's home country.
An international student receiving Franklin & Marshall financial aid who does not return to campus in the semester immediately following a semester or year-long off-campus study experience is required to reimburse the College for the institutional aid received during the off-campus study period.

 

Scholarship Opportunities

Program Scholarships

Be sure to check with your program about scholarship opportunities.  There is often a separate application and deadline for financial aid from a program.

 

Franklin & Marshall Summer Travel Awards

During the summer, federal and institutional aid are not available. However, Franklin & Marshall does have a pool of summer travel grants, and students have used these summer travel grants to pursue study or research overseas.  See Fellowships, Grants & Scholarships for Off-Campus Study for more information on these opportunities.

 

Outside Scholarships

Outside scholarships are also available to students going off-campus during any term, including summer.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
For U.S. citizens receiving federal Pell Grant funding.  Recipients are expected to do a follow-on project to promote international education in their home campus or community.  Contact Nicole Zeimis, Assistant Dean for International & Off-Campus Study, for more information about this scholarship.

Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project awards scholarships to U.S. citizens studying for a semester or academic year in Japan.

Corrine Jeannine Schillings Foundation
Scholarships for Silver or Gold Award Girl Scouts to pursue foreign language study and study abroad.

DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service
For students studying or doing research in Germany.

Diversityabroad.com
Searchable database of funding opportunities, organized by academic status, region, country, subject, and diversity criteria.  Log in is required to browse scholarships.

IES - Additional Financial Aid Resources
Lists of external funding resources by type.

IIEPassport Study Abroad Funding
Searchable database of funding opportunities, organized by country, field of study, and other criteria.

MASA Scholarships
Funding for Jewish students to study in Israeli universities.

Mobility International USA
Information on scholarships and fellowships for U.S. and international citizens.

National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
For U.S. students studying world regions critical to U.S. interests (excludes study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand).  Recipients are required to work in work in the federal national security arena upon graduation.

St. Andrews Society of Philadelphia
Scholarship for a full year of study in Scottish universities. Candidates must be in the top quarter of their class and be US citizens. Applications are due in early March for the following year. Applications availble from the Office of International Programs.