Costs, Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Grants

Please contact Antioch Education Abroad for this year's cost for the Buddhist Studies in Japan program.

The program cost includes: tuition, room and board, and roundtrip transportation from Chicago to Japan. Personal expenses, insurance, books, and room and board during the one-week research travel period are not included.

Transportation

Students must make their own travel arrangements to Chicago for the start of the program and from Chicago to their home destination at the end of the program.

Financial Aid

Making inquiries and arrangements for financial aid is the responsibility of the student. Many students have been able to apply financial aid from their home institution to the Buddhist Studies in Japan Program.

• Early contact with the home institution's financial aid and study abroad offices is strongly advised.
• According to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (102-325), federal financial aid is transferable and applicable to study abroad.
• Individual payment plans through Antioch Education Abroad may be arranged.

Scholarship and Grant Opportunities

Antioch Education Abroad has compiled a list of resources for outside grants and scholarships that may be applicable to this study abroad program. We strongly recommend that students begin the scholarship and grant application process as early as possible, as these deadlines may differ considerably from AEA deadlines.

Download the AEA Scholarship and Grant Resources for 2008/09 (in PDF format).

Outside scholarships can be of great help. In the past, students on AEA have successfully received the Gilman International Scholarship for up to $5,000. The application deadline for this substantial award is April 15.

Should you have any further questions about costs and/or financial aid, please contact Antioch Education Abroad and visit our FAQ page.