Explore Financial Aid Options

Explore Financial Aid Options

You may be eligible to apply your financial aid award towards an approved study abroad program. Contact your JSU financial aid counselor about your financial aid options for your program. You can schedule a one-on-one virtual chat! 

Students receiving a federal Pell Grant may be able to use these funds for a fall or spring semester abroad. Additionally, students may expect to receive some Pell Grant funds if they elect to study abroad in the summer.  

Study Abroad is an investment in your future. Students may choose to take out loans to support a semester abroad. Students are encouraged to discuss loan options with their JSU financial aid counselor.  

Find below timeline on your financial aid disbursements if you qualify for the financial aid.
*Refunds are typically released 10 business days after a semester begins. A student must be confirmed attending before funding can be released. 

 
Summer 

Start Date 

Disbursement Date 

Notes 

May - June (SM 1) 

Early June, but typically not before June 2 

If your program leaves in May, you will not have your funds before departure. 

Mid-July - August (SM2) 

Mid-July, but typically not before July 4 

If you are enrolled in a second summer session program and going to your country early, you will not have your funds before departure. 

 

Fall 

Start Date 

Disbursement Date 

Notes 

August-September 

10 days before your start date in country 

n/a 

 

Spring 

Start Date 

Disbursement Date 

Notes 

January 

10 days before your start date in country 

If you leave in early January, you should plan on not receiving your financial aid until the third week of January. 

February - March 

10 days before your start date in country 

n/a 

Contact Financial Aid and schedule an appointment.  
Phone Number: 256-782-5006 

Email address: finaid@jsu.edu