Steps to Go Abroad

Steps to Go Abroad

Decide what kind of experience you want (study, intern, research, and/or volunteer)
Determine how the courses or experience will fit into your degree plan or aid your career goals

Determine whether or not you want to go on an academic credit bearing program
Make sure the program you chose will benefit you academically
Ask what courses are permitted to be taken away from A&M and what courses must be taken on campus
Talk to your parents, family and friends
Discuss your budget
Discuss health and safety of the different countries you are interested in
See if your parents, family or friends have recommendations on program types or locations

Attend a Affording Education Abroad information session
Visit our Funding section
Schedule a meeting with a financial aid advisor to discuss your financial aid package
- Are you eligible for federal, state or institutional aid (loans, grants and scholarships)
- If you are currently receiving federal, state or institutional aid, make sure you discuss how this will or will not transfer to your study abroad expenses
Complete a FAFSA application if you haven’t already. Students must have a current FAFSA on file to be considered for many study abroad scholarships based on financial need.

Log in to the Education Abroad Portal.
Complete the program application by the announced deadline.
- Note: You can only have one active application per term.
Check your @tamu.edu e-mail inbox for messages and updates about your application and pre-departure process.

Apply for or renew your passport
Apply for a visa if required
Attend program-specific meetings
Pay your program fee by the announced due dates
Enroll in the appropriate courses
Research your destination to learn more about the culture, dress, weather, and food
Pack your suitcase
Finalize all the last minute details

Meet with your education abroad advisor once your foreign transcript is received (if one will be issued for your program)
Attend a professional development workshop for education abroad returnees
Enter photos and videos in the Aggies Abroad Photo Contest
Network with fellow Aggie study abroad returnees
Consider how your international experience can impact your career and professional goals
Consider going abroad again
Complete the survey on your experience abroad
Apply to be an Education Abroad Ambassador
- To be eligible for this internship, you should have at least two semesters left after your international experience. Click here to learn more.
- 2020-2021 AY applications will open in the latter part of the Spring 2020 semester.