Exchange programs are what they sound like:  a Purdue student goes to a partner university and in exchange, a student from that university is able to study at Purdue.  Purdue students pay their regular tuition (in-state students pay in-state tuition and non-residents pay out-of-state tuition).  The only additional cost paid to Purdue would be a charge for the required emergency medical coverage.  This means that...

• the most cost-effective study abroad option for an in-state student is probably an exchange program.
• the financial aid that you receive while studying in West Lafayette will probably apply to your tuition and fees for the terms you study overseas.
• most scholarships or fee remissions will cover the education costs of exchange programs; State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana scholarships (Higher Education, Core 40, Honors, 21st-century), staff-dependent remissions, or CDV benefits can be used to cover tuition for exchange programs.

Click here to list exchange programs.

Co-sponsored programs are designed and administered by outside organizations, usually non-profit agencies.  Examples include CEA CAPA, CIEE, IES, IFSA, SFS and DIS. Students participating in co-sponsored programs pay program fees directly to the organization plus a study abroad fee (not tuition) to Purdue. Students should pay close attention to how the fees are paid, and how their different funding sources may apply.

Direct-enroll programs, while a bit different in structure than co-sponsored programs, function the same when it comes to funding and financial aid.

Program fees for co-sponsored and direct enroll programs do not depend on Indiana residency status. They may be higher than in-state tuition + room and board, but lower than out-of-state tuition + room and board. All students participating will pay the same fee, regardless of residency status. This means that...

• for out-of-state students, co-sponsored programs are usually about the same cost as staying on campus, or sometimes even less.
• for Indiana residents, co-sponsored programs are usually more expensive than tuition & fees at Purdue, with some exceptions.
• The following types of aid CANNOT be used to cover program fee for these program types:
  
  • Student Assistance Commission of Indiana scholarships (Higher Education, Core 40, Honors, 21st-Century)
  • Staff-dependent remissions
  • Child of Disabled Veteran (CDV)
• The following types of aid CAN be used to cover program fee for these program types:
  • Purdue merit scholarships (such as the Presidential Scholarship)
  • Federal grants and loans
• Students planning to use the following types of aid should check carefully to see if their aid can be used for these programs and any restrictions that may apply:
  • 529 plans
  • Private loans
  • Scholarships or funding from other sources

Click here to list co-sponsored programs.

Purdue administered programs are coordinated by the Study Abroad Office staff, while departmental programs are designed and led by representatives of Purdue colleges and/or academic departments.

Participants in these programs are charged comprehensive program fees through Purdue.

• The following types of aid CANNOT be used to cover Purdue-Administered or Departmental program fees:
  • Student Assistance Commission of Indiana scholarships (Higher Education, Core 40, Honors, 21st-century)
  • Staff-dependent remissions
  • Child of Disabled Veteran (CDV)
• The following types of aid CAN be used to cover Purdue-Administered or Departmental program fees:
  • Purdue merit scholarships (such as the Presidential Scholarship)
  • Federal grants and loans
• Students planning to use the following types of aid should check carefully to see if their aid can be used for these programs and any restrictions that may apply:
  • 529 plans
  • Private loans
  • Scholarships or funding from other sources

Availability of aid must be determined by DFA.

If you plan to study abroad during the summer, remember:

• The majority of summer study abroad opportunities are co-sponsored, departmental, and Purdue administered programs.  See the sections above to learn about financial aid compatibility with these program types.
• If you want to take summer classes at Purdue in addition to going on study abroad, take a close look at the amount of your summer aid award. It may not be enough to comfortably cover both a study abroad experience and classes/rent/food.
• Your aid eligibility may increase if you take more credits over the summer, for example, if you register for distance learning courses in addition to your study abroad courses.