Financing Your Study

Studying abroad or away isn’t just an adventure—it’s a powerful way to stand out in your future career. These experiences open doors, build confidence, and expand your perspective. And while the cost might seem like a barrier, your dream to study in another state or country is within reach.

Financial Aid

Financial aid can generally apply toward the cost of studying abroad or away. Because aid packages vary, we strongly encourage you to connect with the Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid for individualized support.

If you're a military veteran, you may also be able to use your benefits for certain programs. For more information, contact the Veteran Success Center.

Scholarships

Moorhead has several scholarships available to students who are studying abroad for a full semester or academic year. Students studying abroad in the summer on an affiliated provider program and taking at least 6 credits are also eligible.

You can apply for Moorhead scholarships through the online scholarship application. The annual application period is October 1 – February 1. Scholarship recipients are notified by June 1.

Available scholarships include:

  • Study Abroad Scholarship Fund
    • open to all study abroad participants
  • David P. Flint Study Abroad Scholarship
    • open to students who demonstrate financial need
  • Dille Fund for Study Abroad Scholarship
    • open to students who study abroad in East Asia
  • Gerry Haukebo Study Abroad Scholarship
    • open to students who demonstrate financial need
    • minimum program length of one semester
  • Gretchen Hanson Study Abroad Scholarship
    • open to full-time students
    • minimum 2.75 GPA

Outside of Moorhead, there are many competitive scholarships available to support your experience. Like Moorhead scholarships, these opportunities may be based on your destination, field of study, or individual background. Be sure to check your eligibility for each before applying.

External scholarships include: