Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Finances

Finances

Find information here related to financing study abroad, scholarships, making payments, refunds and more.

Scholarships & Funding

I’m eligible for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship from the US State Department, but I’m worried I won’t get it. Am I still eligible for the CIS Abroad Gilman Grant?

I am waiting to hear if I have been offered a passport grant. Can I wait until the scholarship announcements to renew my passport?

Can I apply for multiple scholarships and grants?

What is your Federal Title IV School Code?

Can I use my Veteran Affairs benefits?

Can I use my 529 plan to fund a CIS Abroad program?

Can I use my military GI bill benefits?

Are scholarships available?

Can my CIS Abroad scholarship be applied to my refundable housing deposit or non-refundable program deposit?

When is the deadline to apply for CIS Abroad scholarships?

Can I receive a scholarship, a grant, and use a promo code?

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Program Fees & Budgets

Why do I have to pay a program deposit?

How can I compare prices of different programs?

How much will my program cost?

Payments & Refund Policy

What is CIS Abroad's refund policy?

Can I set up a payment plan?

How much do I owe CIS Abroad?

What are payment deadlines I need to be aware of?

I went abroad with CIS Abroad last year and I need a 1098-T form for my taxes. How do I get one?

Will I get refunded if I opt out of excursions?

How do I make a payment to CIS Abroad?

I made a payment but it’s not on my invoice. What happened?

If I decide to withdraw from a program before it begins, will I receive a refund?

Can I get an extension on my final payment deadline?

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Financial Aid

What if my financial aid loans are going to be disbursed after the program start date?

What if my financial aid loans do not cover the whole cost of the program?

Can I get an extension on my financial aid paperwork deadline?

How does financial aid work with CIS Abroad?