Finances

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Studying abroad is not a reward only for those who can afford it. Yet, it seems this way when the cost of a program becomes a hurdle for students of color. Plane tickets, passport and/or visa, health insurance coverage, etc are additional costs on top of an already expensive college education in the US.Whether a student chooses to participate in a semester or faculty-led program, the cost can range from a few thousand dollars to over $20,000. Scholarships, grants, and/or institutional aid can fund a student of color's program.  Though, this isn't true for most students based on their academic strength and where they attend. Still, students may have to pay out-of-pocket expenses even before they receive their financial aid disbursement. Or, they receive partial payment for the entire program. This requires students to personally fund the rest or take out student loans.Some students, mostly white, resort to parental intervention and financial resources. Students of color, most times, cannot.