Money Matters
Going on an international learning experience isn't as expensive as you think! With budgeting and by applying for awards and financial assistance, you can make it happen!
Budgeting
Individual spending preferences vary substantially so it is important for you to work out a budget suited to your goals and needs. When budgeting, you should consider the following costs:
| Expenses | Income |
| Kwantlen Tuition: | Scholarships, Awards, Bursaries |
| Program Fee (Field Schools): | Student Loans |
| Accommodation and daily living expenses: | Personal Savings |
| Books and Supplies: | Additional Income |
| Air fare: | |
| Local Transportation: | |
| Passport and visa costs: | |
| Medical and Travel Insurance: | |
| Immunizations: | |
| Addtional Travel: | |
| Gifts: | |
| Personal Spending: | |
| Other: | |
| Total expenses: | Total Income: |
The amount of money required for exchange varies greatly from country to country and from student to student. For current information on costs and money-saving tips, read personal reports written by other students.
Student Awards and Financial Assistance
Student Loans
Students participating in exchange and some other international learning opportunities are generally eligible to apply for student loans. For information on applying, please visit the Kwantlen Student Awards and Financial Assistance website. Students seeking additional funding can also inquire with any financial institution regarding loans and student lines of credit.
Scholarships and Awards
Students participating in international learning opportunities are still eligible to apply for Kwantlen's scholarships and awards. Please visit Kwantlen's Student Awards and Financial Assistance website for more information.
Awards Specific to International Learning Opportunities
External Awards
Award: EDC International Business Scholarships
Description: Scholarships for Canadian undergraduate business students.
Amount: $3000
Deadline: Monday, January 24, 2011
Website: www.edc.ca/scholarships
Award: Foreign Government Award - Russia
Description: Scholarships for Canadian students going to Russia.
Deadline: Monday, February 18, 2011
Website: www.scholarships.gc.ca
Award: British Universities Transantlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX) Award
Description: The Scholarship is open to all undergraduate students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada. To be eligible to apply you must have been offered a study abroad or exchange place during the 2011/2012 academic year at UK university or college which is BUTEX affiliated.
Amount: £500
Deadline: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Website: http://www.butex.ac.uk/?q=node/12
