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

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

When is the deadline to apply for CIS Abroad scholarships?

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

Are scholarships available?

Can I use my military GI bill benefits?

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

Can I use my Veteran Affairs benefits?

What is your Federal Title IV School Code?

Can I apply for multiple scholarships and grants?

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

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?

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Program Fees & Budgets

How much will my program cost?

How can I compare prices of different programs?

Why do I have to pay a program deposit?

Payments & Refund Policy

Can I get an extension on my final payment deadline?

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

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

How do I make a payment to CIS Abroad?

Will I get refunded if I opt out of excursions?

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

What are payment deadlines I need to be aware of?

How much do I owe CIS Abroad?

Can I set up a payment plan?

What is CIS Abroad's refund policy?

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Financial Aid

How does financial aid work with CIS Abroad?

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

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

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