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Financial Aid

It is important that any student who wishes to take advantage of off-campus study opportunities meet with financial aid personnel at least one semester prior to the beginning of the program to discuss his or her particular situation. Geneva College has adopted the following policy concerning financial aid for students studying off-campus:

For all of the programs listed on this web site, students will remain eligible for 100% of all qualifying state and federal aid as well as 100% of any outside scholarships. For students receiving Geneva financial aid they will retain 60% for Fall Semester programs and 40% for Spring Semester programs.

The minimum cost of Geneva’s off-campus programs is the same as Geneva College’s regular semester tuition/room & board plus a $250.00 administrative fee.  If the cost of the chosen off-campus program is higher than Geneva’s tuition/room & board rate the student will be charged the for the full cost of the program chosen, plus the $250.00 administrative fee.

Crossroads Grant Available

All students who are accepted to study off-campus will automatically be considered for a Crossroads Grant (funded by Lilly II). The amount of an award is determined on the location of the program in which a student is participating. Students who receive a Crossroads Grant will be required to turn in a reflection paper about their experience. Details about the reflection paper and its due date will be given once a student is accepted.


Financial Aid for Off Campus Study

May Term Trips

Financial Aid can be used to help cover the costs of May term study abroad trips.  Because a deposit is often due before Christmas, you will need to secure funding during the fall semester.  Keep in mind that any additional aid will be student loans.  

Options

    • If you have not used all of your Stafford Loan eligibility, we can increase your Stafford Loan. 
    • We can recommend and process an Alternative Loan or PLUS loan for you to cover the extra costs of the trip.

Process

    • You need to know the cost Geneva charges for the trip
    • You also need to know any costs that are not included that you will need to pay
    • You need to know when payments are due
    • Speak with one of the Financial Aid staff about which loan option is available for you
    • Apply for the loan

Full Semester Programs

For all of the programs listed on the Geneva Crossroads Program' web site (eligible programs), you will remain eligible for 100% of all state and federal aid you qualify for and will also be able to keep 100% of any outside scholarships you may have been awarded. In addition, you will remain eligible to receive 50% of any Geneva aid you qualify for.  Apply for financial aid as you normally would each year by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 15.