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Study Abroad and NSE Checklist Applying and preparing yourself for a Study Abroad or NSE program can be complex and sometimes confusing. However, if you follow this checklist carefully, you will be well prepared.
Print your own copy of the Study Abroad Checklist- Create an account online
from the AAMU International Programs
website.
- Explore
program options (use clickable
map and/or Advanced
Search button).
- Make an appointment to
speak with the International Programs Office about your interest in Study
Abroad and/or National Student Exchange.
- Identify
courses offered on several programs and see which program will offer you the
best options for fulfilling your academic requirements at AAMU.
- Obtain a
Graduation Checklist for your Major at AAMU.
- Print out
course syllabi from Program and/or Host University website.
- Make an
appointment with your Academic Advisor to review and approve courses at the
potential Host University. Take a copy
of the Course
Approval Form along with course syllabi to this appointment. Be sure to get alternate courses approved in
case your first choice courses are not offered or available to you when you
arrive at your Host University.
- Obtain an
estimated cost for the Program Fees and personal expenses for your chosen
program.
- Make an
appointment with the Study Abroad Financial Aid Advisor to review your
eligibility for Financial Aid and discuss program Budget
Worksheet. If you are eligible for
the Pell Grant, then be sure to apply for the Gilman Study
Abroad Scholarship.
- Complete the
Study Abroad or NSE Approval online from your AAMU International Programs
account.
- Once you have
been notified by email that you are eligible to Study Abroad and have been
approved by AAMU, then you will see “Enrollment” forms in your online account that
must be completed ASAP.
- Be sure to
complete application and enrollment forms with the Program Sponsor or Host
University.
- If you do not
already have one, or it may be expiring within the next year, You must apply for a Passport. Do not leave this to the last minute!
- Make flight
arrangements to your Host Country.
- Check with
your Program Sponsor and/or Host University to see if you are required to
obtain an Entry Visa for your Host Country.
If yes, follow procedures carefully and get your Entry Visa as soon as
possible. Do not leave this to the last
minute!
- Pay all Program and travel expenses.
- Spend some
time learning more about your Host Country (location, language, customs,
weather, culture, history, university, etc.).
The more you know before you go, the better your experience will be.
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