Funding
Funding for study abroad
Studying abroad doesn’t have to be expensive! The costs can vary depending on the program, destination, and length of study. Federal financial aid, institutional scholarships, grants, loans, and more can be used to pay for your study abroad program. Our office is committed to ensuring that finances do not prevent students from considering international opportunities.
Find out about VCU and external scholarship opportunities for studying abroad by viewing the GEO Scholarships section at VCU's Scholarship Opportunities.
Explore Our Funding Pages:
- Using Your Current Financial Aid and Institutional Scholarships
- Managing Money
- Military Benefits
- For information about scholarships, please visit VCU's Scholarship Opportunities and the following webpages:
If you have any questions about paying for study abroad, please do not hesitate to contact our office at abroad@vcu.eduor global@vcu.edu or call (804) 827-7882. Our office is committed to ensuring that finances do not prevent students from considering global learning opportunities.
Also be sure to explore funded opportunities through the National Scholarship Office. These include competitive national and international scholarships and fellowships.
Funding for international students
There are many opportunities for international students to obtain financial assistance while studying at VCU regarding student scholarships and student employment. Please review the following information below to determine the best method of financial support for your situation.
Scholarship Information
For information about scholarships, please visit VCU's Scholarship Opportunities and the following webpages:
Student Employment
F-1 and J-1 visa-holding students must check in with GEO Immigration Services (GEOIS) regarding their eligibility for employment before applying for any open positions. We also encourage current students to attend GEOIS’ VISA Series workshops to discuss their eligibility.
Student Jobs on Campus: Including Graduate Assistantships (GAs), Recreational Sports positions, University Student Commons, and Residence Live open positions.
VCU Career Services: Supports students and recent alumni to explore interests and gain experience to reach their career goals. Make an appointment to meet with a Career Services Advisor through Handshake!
Handshake: A digital platform through which to search for job opportunities, make advising appointments, and review job information specific to VCU.
Additional On-Campus Job Search Locations:
VCU Part-Time and Seasonal Jobs
Careers @ Aramark (Dining Services)
The VCU Ram Pantry works to ensure food security, human dignity, and well-being on campus by providing in-need VCU students with food.
The Free Store is an on-campus resource for students, faculty and staff of VCU and VCU Health that promotes equitable access to everyday items such as school and art supplies, housewares, electronics, and more, while keeping usable goods out of our landfills.
The VCU Office of Student Advocacy: The Office of Student Advocacy was created to serve as a one-stop shop for students at VCU with the primary aim to be a guide and gateway to all services and resources offered at the university. Students with emergency needs can reach out to this office: advocacy@vcu.edu or Global Education Office at global@vcu.edu for assistance.