Special Circumstances

Study Abroad

Stanford Programs

If you are accepted into one of Stanford's Overseas Studies programs or the Stanford-In-Washington program, our office will automatically revise your financial aid award. You do not need to notify our office of your acceptance into the overseas program; we obtain this information directly from Bing Overseas Studies. Your student budget will be increased by a standard amount for travel costs, and if you receive Stanford scholarship you will automatically be considered for a one-time grant and loans to help with your extra costs.

Consortia (Non-Stanford Programs)

If you choose to attend a program through another school you cannot receive any University aid during that time. However, you may arrange a consortium agreement in order to use your federal or state aid to attend a non-Stanford program. The funds that may be used under a consortium agreement are:

You can initiate the consortium agreement process by submitting a completed Consortium Certification (PDF) form to our office. Because the coordination between Stanford and your host-school can be a lengthy process, we recommend you submit this form eight to ten weeks prior to the beginning of your program.