Costs & Scholarships

The cost of off-campus study varies by program. Albion’s approved list has a wide variety of affordable programs. The lower the cost on the program’s website, the lower the cost for you.

Find the cost of the program by going to the individual program’s website. They will provide an estimated budget that includes a breakdown of tuition, housing, and meal costs, plus estimates for airfare, personal expenses, passport/ visa fees, etc.  This is the amount you will pay for your semester abroad; you will not pay any additional Albion College tuition or housing costs.  You will pay a $500 OCP Administrative Fee to cover your insurance and Albion College’s administrative costs to run the study away program.

Meet with Cristen to complete the Study Away Financial Estimate form, and to get Financial Aid’s estimate of your federal aid.

Federal Financial Aid can be used for study abroad, including Michigan Competitive Scholarships and Tuition Grants, Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Grants (SEOG), Federal Direct Loans, Federal PLUS Loans and Alternative Loans. To apply your aid, you must have an up-to-date FAFSA. The Federal Work Study Program is not available to students on Off-Campus Study Programs.

Albion College institutional scholarships are not available for study abroad. The savings are passed on to you through the highly affordable study abroad program list. Albion College Tuition Remission, TE/CIC Tuition Exchange and GLCA Tuition Exchange are not available for Off-Campus Study. Students who normally receive Tuition Remission/Exchange may apply for other need-based financial aid for the semester or year that they will be off-campus.

Albion’s goal is for every student to have access to a rewarding, affordable global experience before they graduate. Albion students may apply for an Albion Go! Grant of up to $2500 to cover expenses for pre-approved off-campus intensive experiential learning opportunities.

Have you been approved to study off-campus?  Apply for an Albion Go! Grant now.

By taking the time to identify and apply for study abroad scholarships, you make study abroad more and more affordable. Below are some scholarships to consider, you will apply for these scholarships directly. As always, CIE is available to talk this through if that makes a difference.

• The Gilman Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to Pell Grant eligible students.
• The Boren Fellowship awards up to $25,000 for those interested in post-graduation public service.
• The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) allows you to fill out one application and connects you with a variety of scholarships.
• The Study Abroad Scholarships site provides a variety of scholarship listings and information.
• The Diversity Abroad Scholarship website helps you find study abroad programs with scholarships based on diversity factors.
• The BUTEX Program connects students to scholarships for programs in the United Kingdom.
• The Bridging Scholarship awards scholarships to those studying in Japan.
• The French-American Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships to those studying in France.

Step 1: Apply for your Off-Campus Program

Step 2: Submit an Albion Go! Grant application. Identify which Global Fellowship you want to be considered for.

Step 3: The Study Abroad office will open a Global Fellowship application for you. Complete the application.

Step 4: You will be notified of your award. If you are not granted a Global Fellowship, you will automatically be considered for the Albion Go! Grant.

Applications will be reviewed holistically; students competing for fellowships should be thoughtful in their essays and application responses.

Albion Global Fellowships/ Grants ensure that all students who pursue an Albion education can access extraordinary off-campus experiential education opportunities. Our goal is for every Albion student to have access to a rewarding, affordable global experience before they graduate.

Albion Global Grants/ Fellowships support a broad range of off-campus programs, including opportunities in the U.S. and around the world. Enhance your resume with valuable professional experience, engage with local and global communities, develop language and communication skills, and contextualize your ideas in a different culture or environment.

Global Fellowships and Grants vary in amounts and eligibility requirements.

As a follow up to their experience, Albion Fellowship/ Grant awardees submit a reflection paper to the Center for International Education and share their experience with the Albion community in one of several ways. For example:

Albion Global Fellowships/ Grants Service Components

Albion Go! Grant recipients commit to the following requirements when accepting the grant:

Before your program: Attend all required pre-departure orientations and complete all online orientation modules.

During your program: Submit a 1 page mid-program reflection. Complete the “Through Your Eyes” program by submitting a minimum of 3 instagram posts about your experience or one web-worthy video.

After your program: Submit a 1 page end-of-experience reflection. Submit at least one photo for the CIE Global Photo Contest. Serve as a study abroad ambassador on at least 2 occasions (study abroad orientation, CIE’s Briton Bash table, admissions study abroad sessions, classroom visits, etc).
Global Fellowship awardees will also present their academic projects to the Albion College community at the annual Albion Global Studies Symposium.

Responsible community engagement played an key role in Roger Landrum’s legacy, and is at the core of the Landrum Global Studies Fellowship. Landrum Fellows are expected to pursue a deep understanding of their host country and people, and to tie that respect for community back to Albion when they return.

The Landrum Global Studies Fellowship supports sophomore or junior student(s) pursuing an independent, international study program in Asia, Africa, China, Latin America, Mexico, or the Middle East for a summer, or a semester or longer. During their experience, the student(s) will receive mentoring, advice, and support from a faculty member or qualified staff.

2023/24 Landrum Global Fellows are:

• Stephanie Ledezma: Rooted in Tradition: Ancestral Knowledge Among Ecuador’s Indigenous Peoples
• Kiki Hernandez: Gastronomic Tourism: A Cultural Guide to Ecuador
• Quin O’Keefe: Education Systems in Costa Rica and Mexico

Other examples of study abroad programs that fit well with the Landrum Fellowship are below. Most programs include internship options, field studies, and/or research classes.

• Study Healthcare/ Pre-Health, Latin American Business and Culture, and Political Science with Arcos Learning Abroad Programs in Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
• Study almost any subject with USAC programs in Thailand, India, China, South Korea, and Japan.
• Study and do in-depth research with SIT Peru: Indigenous Peoples and Globalization, or SIT Madagascar: Traditional Medicine/ Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management.
• Many other programs are available by searching in Brits Abroad Albion-Approved Programs.

Among other service requirements, Landrum Fellows present their global experience to the campus during an annual Global Fellowship Symposium.

Albion students may apply for a Landrum Fellowship for up to $7500 to cover expenses for pre-approved off-campus intensive experiential learning opportunities in the regions above. Students who have received another Global Grant or Fellowship are not eligible for the Landrum Fellowship.

Student Eligibility

The Landrum Global Studies Fellowship supports sophomore or junior student(s) pursuing an independent, international study program in Asia, Africa, China, Latin America, Mexico, or the Middle East for a summer, or a semester or longer. Students must be approved to participate in an Albion College sponsored off-campus program which has been approved for the fellowship funding (see below). Students who have been awarded another Albion global travel award, such as the Go! Grant and the Tunnicliff Fellowship, forfeit eligibility for the Landrum Fellowship. Students may not receive a Landrum Fellowship to study in a non-US country where they maintain citizenship or lawful permanent residency. Students may not receive a Landrum Fellowship if they receive full comprehensive fee coverage (tuition, room, board).

Program Eligibility

Independent, international study program in Asia, Africa, China, Latin America, Mexico, or the Middle East for a summer, or a semester or longer. To be eligible, a program must be an Albion College credit-bearing off-campus program approved by the Off-Campus Programs Committee.

Eligible Expenses

The following expenses will be considered applicable for reimbursement: Program Tuition and Fees billed through Albion College

Roger Landrum’s Life and Legacy

Deeply committed to the liberal arts and experiential learning, Roger Landrum has long recognized the value of nurturing and educating the type of independent thinkers and achievers who can self-start their path to becoming “citizens of the world.”

Roger Landrum graduated in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and membership in Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa, and the Student Senate. In his freshman year, Landrum was MIAA pole vaulting co-champion (1955-56). He received a master of arts degree from Bowling Green University and a doctorate in human development from Harvard University. Landrum was one of the first Peace Corps volunteers in Nigeria from 1961-1963, and this transformative experience led to a career deeply committed to service and international education. He founded Youth Service America and worked closely with the White House and Congress in developing and passing the National and Community Service Acts of 1990 and 1993. In his capacity as founder of Youth Service America, the predecessor to AmeriCorps, Landrum was a leading expert on national and community service policy and programming.

Landrum served as a member of the Elkin Isaac Endowment organizing committee, and credits Ike Isaac, his long-time coach and mentor, for encouraging him to embrace challenges, a life of service, and high ethical standards. He received the Albion College Distinguished Alumni Award in 1990 and was the 1997 Albion College Commencement speaker, where he received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Service.

In support of individuals studying abroad, the Kim Tunnicliff Endowment seeks to provide Albion College students with financial support as they embark on experiential and international educational opportunities. Preference goes to students studying in Russia, Africa or the Middle East, or to those who apply for an international program which includes independent field study or research. Preference also goes to members of the Gerald R. Ford Institute for Leadership in Public Policy and Service.

2023/24 Tunnicliff Fellows are:

• Vanessa Rojo-Merida.  Currently studying abroad in Chiang-Mai, Thailand.

Other examples of study abroad programs that fit well with the Tunnicliff Fellowship are below. These programs include internship options, field studies, and/or research classes.

• Study almost any subject with USAC in Israel or South Africa, or focus on African Studies in Ghana.
• Study Russian History, Politics, Culture, and Language while doing research with CIEE in St. Petersburg, Russia.
• Study and do in-depth research in Community Health and Social Policy, Multiculturalism and Human Rights, or Social and Political Transformation with SIT South Africa.
• Many other programs are available by searching in Brits Abroad Albion-Approved Programs.

Albion students may apply for a Tunnicliff Fellowship of up to $4000 to cover expenses for pre-approved off-campus intensive experiential learning opportunities in the regions listed above. Students who have received another Global Fellowship are not eligible for the Tunnicliff Fellowship.

Student Eligibility

To be eligible, a student must be approved to participate in an Albion College sponsored off-campus program which has been pre-approved for fellowship funding (see below). Students who have applied for and been awarded another Albion global travel award, such as the Landrum Fellowship and the Albion Go! Grant, forfeit eligibility for the Tunnicliff Fellowship. Students may not receive a Tunnicliff Fellowship to study in a non-US country where they maintain citizenship or lawful permanent residency. Students may not receive a Tunnicliff Fellowship if they receive full comprehensive fee coverage (tuition, room, board).

Program Eligibility

To be eligible, a program must be an Albion College credit-bearing off-campus program approved by the Off-Campus Programs Committee. All summer and semester-long study study away programs listed in Brits Abroad are pre-approved. Preference goes to students studying in Russia, Africa or the Middle East, or to those who apply for an international program which includes independent field study or research. Preference is also given to members of the Gerald R. Ford Institute for Leadership in Public Policy and Service.

Eligible Expenses

The following expenses will be considered applicable for reimbursement: Program Tuition and Fees billed through Albion College

Kim Tunnicliff’s Life and Legacy

Born in Davenport, Iowa, Kim Tunnicliff earned his B.A. in History and Political Science from Macalester College, and his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Iowa. On January 7, 1984 he married Virginia (Ginny) Blum. Originally appointed at Albion in 1984 as a faculty member in Political Science, Dr. Tunnicliff led the Gerald R. Ford Institute for Leadership in Public Policy and Service from 1985 to 1999. Throughout his career, he worked to develop experiential and international educational experiences for college students. In 1988 he directed Albion College’s Great Lakes Jerusalem Program, spending a semester in Jordan, Israel, and Palestine with students.

Dedicated to the vibrancy of the political process, Tunnicliff served on Albion’s City Council from 1994-99 and served as mayor from 1997-99. He involved a number of his “Fordies” as his campaign staff during a run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan’s 7th District, narrowly losing to an incumbent candidate.

Tunnicliff left Albion to become vice president of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest. He later served as Director of International Programs and Associate Professor of Political Science at Augustana College from 2007 to 2010 and then joined the College of Wooster in 2010. The quintessential professor, complete with a pipe, an acerbic sense of humor, and an always-open door for the students he tirelessly mentored, Tunnicliff was also highly regarded by his academic colleagues both at Albion and beyond. His passionate belief in public service brought the level of opportunities for Ford Institute students to new heights that have carried them forward to leadership positions all over the globe. This endowment was established to celebrate his life and the widespread and enduring impact of his legacy at the Ford Institute.

In support of individuals studying abroad in Europe, the Pamela Slater Endowed Scholarship for European Studies seeks to provide Albion College students with financial support as they embark on experiential and international educational opportunities. First preference goes to students studying in Western Europe, and second preference to students studying in Central Europe.

2023/24 Slater Fellows are:

• Riley Kunkel: Analysis of Sweden’s Social Democracy: Just How Sustainable and Progressive Does Sweden Remain?
• Serenity Dean:  Breaking Down German Stereotypes

Examples of study abroad programs that fit well with the Pamela Slater Scholarship for European Studies are below.

• Study almost any subject with a USAC program in Europe
• Study in the University of Glasgow Honors Program (aka Principia Consortium) in Scotland
• Study Spanish language and culture with Barcelona, SAE.
• Learn Theatre Arts in the heart of London with FSU London Study Center.
• Many other programs are available by searching in Brits Abroad Albion-Approved Programs.

Albion students may apply for a Pamela Slater Scholarship of up to $5000 to cover expenses for pre-approved off-campus intensive experiential learning opportunities in the regions listed above.

Student Eligibility

To be eligible, a student must be approved to participate in an Albion College sponsored off-campus program which has been pre-approved for fellowship funding (see below). Students who have applied for and been awarded another Albion global travel award, such as the Landrum Fellowship, Tunnnicliff Fellowship, or the Albion Go! Grant, forfeit eligibility for the Pamela Slater Scholarship for European Studies. Students may not receive a Pamela Slater Scholarship to study in a non-US country where they maintain citizenship or lawful permanent residency. Students may not receive a Pamela Slater Scholarship if they receive full comprehensive fee coverage (tuition, room, board).

Program Eligibility

To be eligible, a program must be an Albion College credit-bearing off-campus program approved by the Off-Campus Programs Committee. All summer and semester-long study study away programs listed in Brits Abroad are pre-approved. First preference will go to students studying in Western Europe and second preference will go to students studying in Central Europe.

Eligible Expenses

The following expenses will be considered applicable for reimbursement: Program Tuition and Fees billed through Albion College

Pamela Slater’s Life and Legacy

Pamela Slater graduated from Albion College with degrees in economics and French. She went on to receive her master’s in French language and literature, and a second master’s in international relations and international economics. Pamela worked as a lobbyist and international trade policy consultant in Washington, DC.

Pamela credits her time at Albion- which included studying abroad in France and Germany and living in the I-House with international students- as the foundation for her career. She wants future Britons to experience similar transformational opportunities.

All off-campus program charges must be paid in full before you leave for your program, or by the College’s due date, whichever occurs first.  Albion College payment plans via TouchNet are not permitted, and Albion College will not make payment to your off campus program until your payment obligation to Albion College has been met.

College due dates:

• Fall due date is August 20.
• Summer due date is May 15.
• Spring due date is January 15.

You will pay these directly to your off-campus program during the application process.  Each program has a different application fee amount, and some waive the fee for Albion students.  You will pay program deposits directly to the program to reserve your place, when applicable.

You will pay the program’s tuition costs through Albion’s TouchNet portal.  The amount is determined by your off-campus program, and you do not pay the Albion tuition or fee amounts.  Payment is due before you leave for your off-campus program or the campus payment deadline, whichever is earlier.

If included in your program, you will pay housing costs through Albion’s TouchNet portal. Payment is due before you leave for your off-campus program or the campus payment deadline, whichever is earlier. If your program does not include housing, you will pay for housing directly on-site.

This $500 OCP administrative fee covers your health insurance costs, in addition to administrative costs to run Albion’s Study Away program.