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Financial Aid for Brandeis-Run Summer Programs

Financial aid for Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Programs is available in the form of grants/scholarships for Brandeis University undergraduate students who are active, full-time matriculants in a degree program.

Funding is not available to visiting students, students matriculated for a term that starts after summer 2025, or students currently graduated, withdrawn, or on leave.

Federal Grants

The amount of federal grants (i.e., Pell Grant) and/or loans (i.e. Stafford Loans) a student can receive for the summer term will be based on their remaining eligibility from the most recently completed academic year.

Brandeis Need-Based Aid

The amount of Brandeis need-based grant aid a student can receive for a summer Brandeis-Run study abroad program will be based on their financial need from the most recently completed academic year (see chart below). Students must take 8 credits to be eligible for aid.

Students should be aware that need-based grants will only be used towards the program cost of a Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad, and other costs such as airfare, meals, and incidental expenses, will be the responsibility of the student. Students are encouraged to consult the program website for full information about the cost of attendance and schedule an appointment with their advisor in the Office of Study Abroad to discuss further.

Total Federal, State, and Institutional Grant/Scholarship Amount for Spring 2025	Brandeis Grant/Scholarship Eligibility for Summer 2025
$35,000 and above	Up to 75% of Brandeis-Run program cost
$15,000 - $34,999	Up to 50% of Brandeis-Run program cost
$7,500 - $14,999	Up to 25% of Brandeis-Run program cost
<$7,500	0% (not eligible)

Eligibility

Need-based grant aid is available to eligible students for a maximum of one summer study abroad program over the course of a student’s undergraduate career. Aid will be determined based on the amount of available aid funds according to the timeline below. Need-based grant aid is only available for participation on a Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Program. Students participating on Approved Affiliate Programs during the summer term should contact their program regarding scholarships and review other scholarships for study abroad.

Requirements

Students are required to take 8 credits on a Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Program to qualify for need-based aid. Financial aid eligibility will initially be determined based on the interest form you complete on your Brandeis Study Abroad Application, which is due February 13, 2025. Your financial aid will be finalized based on your actual enrollment. Receiving a need-based grant towards participation in a Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Program will not subtract from your available institutional aid in the academic year.

Any change to your enrollment in the program will affect your aid. Students who withdraw from a Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Program are not eligible for a need-based grant. In accordance with the Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Programs refund policy, withdrawal after commitment to a program may result in a balance owed on your student account. Please consult with your advisor in the Office of Study Abroad for more information.

Timeline for Determination of Aid

Students interested in using need-based grants towards a Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Program should be aware of the following timeline for determination of aid awards:

February 13, 2025: Application Deadline for Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Programs, including indication of interest in summer need-based financial aid

March 5, 2025: Notification of aid award up to the above amounts

March 15, 2025: Deadline to commit to your Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Program. Exceptions cannot be made to this deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I qualify for a need-based grant towards a Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Program?

To qualify for a need-based grant, you must fit the following criteria:

Must be an active, full-time, matriculated Brandeis student enrolled on a Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Program (cannot be graduated, withdrawn, on leave, enrolled at another institution, or matriculated for a term that begins after summer 2025)
Must not have received a need-based grant towards a Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Program previously during your Brandeis career
Must meet the financial need eligibility requirements as shown in the chart above
Must complete a Brandeis summer study abroad application by the published deadline

For assistance in determining your eligibility, please schedule an appointment with your advisor in the Office of Study Abroad.

Will my need-based grant cover all expenses on the study abroad program?

Students are eligible for funding up to the limits stated above. Additionally, students should be aware that need-based grants will only be used towards the program cost of a Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Program, and other costs such as airfare, meals, and incidental expenses, will be the responsibility of the student. Students are encouraged to consult the program website for full information about the cost of attendance and schedule an appointment with their advisor in the Office of Study Abroad to discuss further.

Can I use my merit scholarship funds toward my summer program expenses?

You can use your merit scholarship funds toward your summer tuition expenses. However, the summer term would count as one of the maximum eight semesters for which you can use your merit scholarship. If you currently qualify for need-based scholarship in addition to your merit scholarship, you can choose to use need-based scholarship funds only during the summer to preserve your merit scholarship expiration date. If you decide to utilize your merit scholarship during the summer, it will be prorated based on the tuition charged. For more information, please schedule an appointment with your financial aid counselor.

How do I apply for summer financial aid?

To apply for summer financial aid, you must complete a Brandeis study abroad application for a Summer 2025 Brandeis-Run Summer Study Abroad Program in addition to the standard financial aid application required for the most recently completed academic year (2024-2025 CSS Profile, 2024-25 FAFSA, 2022 student and parent tax returns).

What happens to my summer financial aid if I withdraw from my study abroad program?

If you withdraw from your program, you may owe Brandeis administrative fees and non-recoverable costs as outlined in the Brandeis-Run Programs refund policy:

Withdrawal more than 30 days before the published program start date: Students will be charged the $500 non-refundable Program Deposit plus any non-refundable deposits or fees paid on their behalf by Brandeis University and our partner institution overseas.
Withdrawal 30 days or fewer before the published program start date: Students will be charged $1,500 plus any non-refundable deposits or fees paid on their behalf by Brandeis University and our partner institution overseas.
Withdrawal on or after the published program start date: No refund will be provided.

Students who withdraw from their study abroad program after the March 15 commitment deadline will not receive a need-based grant and will be responsible for fees assessed by Brandeis as outlined above. Charges for withdrawal will be posted to a student’s account via Workday and may result in a balance owed on your student account.