The Study Away program includes both domestic and foreign travel experiences for students.
Widening Educational Horizons
- The National Student Exchange (NSE) provides opportunities for students to study for up to one calendar year at another NSE member college or university. With nearly 190 universities from which to choose, students should be able to find a campus with just the right combination of courses, facilities, and environment to meet personal and academic needs and interests.
Eligibility
Each year, more than 3000 students participate in NSE. They continue to make progress toward home campus degree programs while studying in new places, meeting new people, and enrolling in specialized courses or unique academic options which may not be available on their home campuses. The application process includes at least the following minimum eligibility criteria established by NSE:
- Full-time enrollment
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA
- Good standing (academic, personal and financial)
- There may be additional requirements and/or restrictions on exchange participation. Students can learn of these from the campus NSE coordinator and from the NSE Directory.
Cost
There are two tuition payment plans utilized by NSE. Under on plan, students pay the in-state (resident) tuition/fees to the host campus. On the other plan, students pay their normal tuition/fees to their home university. Other terms are included as well. With some exceptions, financial aid for eligible students is applied for, awarded by, and disbursed from the campus at which tuition/fees are paid. Ask the NSE coordinator.
Contact Josh Carter Director, (205) 975-6611 Hill Center, room 470 studyabroad@uab.edu