{"id":2313,"date":"2026-01-09T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/academics\/?post_type=project&#038;p=2313"},"modified":"2026-01-09T11:57:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:57:03","slug":"program-cost-faqs","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/academics\/project\/program-cost-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Cost FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/10\/England-faculty-led-program-students-castle-1920.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;England-faculty-led-program-students-castle-1920&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Program Cost FAQs&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>So, you&#8217;ve decided to study abroad for college credit. Or maybe you already have your heart set on one of our faculty-led programs. Either way, congratulations!<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re taking advantage of a wonderful opportunity that will make your education at WSU uniquely yours.<\/p>\n<p>We know you may have questions when it comes to paying for faculty-led programs. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve compiled a few frequently asked questions and a helpful video to offer some guidance.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing you want to study abroad is the first step &#8212; we&#8217;re here to get you to the next and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/academics\/faculty-led-programs\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Back to Faculty-Led Programs&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Programs Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;How much does a faculty-led program cost?&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How much does a Faculty-led Program cost?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Faculty-led program costs include as many essentials as possible. Program costs* generally include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tuition and fees for the course(s) associated with the program<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Airfare<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">In-country transportation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lodging<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most meals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fees for educational events, activities, speakers, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">International health insurance (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Study Abroad Administrative Fee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>The average cost of a faculty-led program is about $6,200\u200b.<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Program costs differ based on things like the location, number of credits, number of participants, etc. Program costs range from $4,000-$8,500. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>*<span data-contrast=\"none\">Details about what&#8217;s included for a program are listed on its respective program website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Are scholarships available?&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Are there scholarships available? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">WSU <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">offers two\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">cholarships specifically for faculty-led program participants:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/21378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Winona State Faculty-Led Scholarship<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">multiple awards of $1,000 each<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/winona.academicworks.com\/opportunities\/17922\"><strong>Gabriel and Cecelia Manrique Faculty-Led Study Abroad Scholarship<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one $1,000 award<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also explore scholarships from other sources. We\u2019ve put together a list of external scholarships that work for funding our faculty-led programs on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/study-abroad\/funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Funding Opportunities and Scholarships<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility for these scholarships depends on a variety of factors, so make sure to carefully review all information on a scholarship website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/cSSZ1eosZ0k&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Saving for Study Abroad Video&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Can I use financial aid?&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Can I use financial aid?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may be able to use financial aid to help pay for a faculty-led program. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u2019re considering a summer term program, your available financial aid often depends on the number of credits you&#8217;re taking throughout summer. 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