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What costs are associated with Study Abroad?


  • Program Fee

    Covers accommodations, entries, transportation, activities and sometimes meals during the program.


  • Tuition

    Pays for the two classes that are part of each program. Remember, everyone pays in-state tuition rates for Study Abroad classes.


  • Education Abroad Fee

    This fee is from the Office of Education Abroad which includes international medical and emergency insurance.

2026 Payment Schedule

PaymentDeadlineAmount
1st Program Payment (Deposit)1 week after interview$500
2nd Program PaymentDecember 1, 2025Defers depending on program
Spring 2026 In-state TuitionJanuary 14, 2026$616.71
3rd Program PaymentFebruary 1, 2026Defers depending on program
Education Abroad FeeMarch 1, 2026May 20, 2026
Summer C 2026 In-state Tuition$195$616.71

Please refer to the specific Study Abroad program page for more information on payment amounts.

How to Pay

  • Pay in Installments Over Six Months

    1. Pay $500 deposit within one week of interview
    2. Pay Second Program Fee by December 1, 2025.
    3. Pay Third Program Fee by February 1, 2026.
    4. Pay $195 Office of Education Abroad Fee by March 1, 2026.
    5. Pay tuition costs and fees for IDH4007 and IDH4008, according to the FIU Academic Calendar.

  • Pay in Full

    1. Request to pay in full during the interview
    2. Pay your Program Fee within one week of interview
    3. Pay $195 Office of Education Abroad Fee by March 1, 2026
    4. Pay tuition costs and fees for IDH4007 and IDH4008, according to the FIU Academic Calendar.
  • Where to Pay

    Program fees are posted on your MyFIU account. You may make payments in-person on campus, online, via wire transfer or via mail. For a full list of payment methods, please refer to FIU OneStop’s Ways to Pay. 

    Although OneStop recommends paying online, we recommend paying in-person at the Student Financial cashier’s counter, so you can make sure your payments are covering Study Abroad fees. You are responsible for ensuring your payments are going to the correct fees. 

  • What if I Was Awarded Financial Aid?

    If you have been awarded financial aid, you are still responsible for making payments on time and in full. It is your responsibility to contact Financial Aid to ensure your awards are disbursed by the payment deadline and cover the full balance. If pending aid and scholarships will not cover the amount due, it is your responsibility to pay the remaining balance out of pocket by the listed deadlines. 

Scholarships

You can find scholarship applications on FIU AcademicWorks. To be eligible for the following scholarships, you must be accepted and committed to an Honors Study Abroad program, have a financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, fulfill annual Honors College engagement and service requirements, and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or international student on an F-1 visa. Each scholarship has its own criteria in addition to the ones listed here.

  • Honors College Study Abroad Scholarship

    This scholarship awards up to $500 to support Honors College students demonstrating financial need to participate in an Honors College Study Abroad program.

  • Sharon & Seymour Placide Scholarship

    This scholarship offers financial assistance with costs associated with the Honors College Spain Study Abroad program. The award amount varies and is typically about $500.

  • Additional Scholarships

    There are more scholarships available outside of the Honors College, such as OEA scholarships, National Prestigious Scholarships and other scholarships specific to certain countries or disciplines.

    We highly encourage you to apply for as many scholarships you can qualify for. Learn more about available scholarships to study abroad at the Office of Education Abroad

Support our Programs

The Honors College is helping to fulfill the mission of FIU to create globally aware and sensitive citizens by offering intensive Study Abroad programs on four continents. A chance to study beyond the classroom has proven to be the single most compelling and educational experience for college students.

Our goal is to help every Honors student enjoy the incredible experience of studying abroad. Help us help our students who cannot afford our transformational programs.

Give to Honors College Study Abroad Scholarships

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What happens if I miss a payment?

    If you miss a payment deadline, you will be withdrawn from the program and will not be allowed to travel with the program or participate in IDH 4007 or IDH 4008, depending on the time the payment was missed. Additionally, you will be fined a $100 late fee.

    Refunds will not be awarded. Posted charges and late fees will not be removed.  

  • What methods of payment are accepted?

    Students make payments to Student Financials and MyFIU account. The Honors College does not accept payment. You can view acceptable methods of payment at FIU OneStop .

    We highly recommend you pay in-person at the Student Financial cashier’s counter on campus as payments paid online may not go directly to Study Abroad program fees. The Office of Education Abroad and the Honors College are not responsible for late fees due to payment going to the wrong fees.

  • Are payments refundable?

    No, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once you register, you are committed to your chosen program. Switching programs is not allowed.

    If a student chooses to withdraw from a program after payment deadlines, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Posted fees will not be removed.

  • Are there scholarships available for Study Abroad?

    Yes, there are scholarship opportunities on our Study Abroad Costs & Aid page. If you are a U.S. citizen receiving a Federal Pell Grant, we highly recommend applying for Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

    If you are paying through a scholarship, please note it is still your responsibility to have the payments for costs and tuition fees made by their deadlines and in full. You must contact the Financial Aid office to ensure they are complying with Study Abroad deadlines. Tuition fees must be paid by university deadlines, which you can find on the Academic Calendar.

    If your scholarship will not cover the full amount due by the deadline, it will be your responsibility to pay the balance out of pocket.

  • If I am an out-of-state or international student, do I pay out-of-state tuition to study abroad?

    No! All students pay in-state tuition rates for their Study Abroad credits.

  • Can I switch programs or move my participation date?

    Once you register and commit to a program, switching programs is not allowed. If you still want to change programs, you will have to withdraw from the initial one, with no refunds. Then you would need to secure your spot in the new program, pay the $500 deposit again, and complete all the new program’s missing payments. 

    All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.  

  • Do I get a refund if the program gets canceled?

    If a program is canceled, you will receive a refund covering the program’s fee and the $500 deposit. Late fees will not be refunded or removed. Refunds for the $195 OEA fee will be at the Office of Education Abroad’s discretion. 

    You are responsible for fees or losses incurred in expenses not covered by the program fee, like airfare, which is why we recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. 

    Please note that program cancellation is the only case in which a refund will be made.