Study Away FAQs

Review the questions below to learn more about AU Study Away.

Students of any major are eligible to participate in AU Study Away opportunities.

Interested students should:

  1. Meet with the instructor and secure permission to register.
  2. Review and sign the Study Away Payment Agreement and Pre-Registration Acknowledgement of Policies forms.
  3. Submit the Study Away Payment Agreement and Pre-Registration Acknowledgement of Policies forms and the $500 deposit to Student Accounts by December 3, 2024.
  4. Once the deposit is received, you will be registered for the course by the Registrar.
  5. Pay the remaining balance by the course-specific deadline.
  6. Scholarships are available for AU Study Away. Awards of up to $1,000 are available to support course and travel costs. Apply here! Additional financial aid may be available; please contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@aurora.edu or 630-844-6190 for specific information.

Travel length varies by course and can range from 3-10 days.

The total travel cost varies by course, but transportation, lodging, and meals are included. Tuition is separate. Students have to be enrolled in the course to participate in the travel experience. Please see the course descriptions for cost information.

Scholarships are available for AU Study Away. Awards of up to $1,000 are available to support course and travel costs. Apply here!

Additional financial aid may be available; please contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@aurora.edu or 630-844-6190 for specific information.

Tuition for AU Study Away follows the billing guidelines for tuition and fees. Travel costs are separate and due in full by the deadlines published for required travel arrangements to be made in advance.

AU Study Away offers a variety of international and domestic destinations each academic year.

The university monitors the travel guidelines published by the U.S. Department of State in planning international study away opportunities to support safety.

If you are interested in an international travel course, you will need a passport. You must apply in person for first-time passports at an official acceptance facility. The current cost of a U.S. Passport is $165 for routine service and it can take several weeks for processing. 

Deposits will be refunded if the course/trip is canceled.

The $500 deposit is fully refundable up to the deposit deadline.
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