Parents
We invite you to call Otterbein University's
Center for International Education and Global Engagement at 614-823-3263
between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST during the academic year and 8:30 am
to 4:00 pm EST during the summer, Monday through Friday or email
ciege@otterbein.edu to discuss any concerns you might have about your
daughter’s/son’s participation in a study abroad program.
Program Costs
Most parents normally respond to their
student's request to study abroad with "What is this going to
cost me?" It is important to discuss this question with the
Financial Aid Office staff on campus to determine the amount of financial aid
that can be applied to an Otterbein program abroad. Your student's financial
aid may be applied to the study abroad experience.
Otterbein students will pay published
Otterbein University tuition and fees if participating in an exchange
program. Room and board will be paid to the hosting institution. If
participating in another kind of program, including Otterbein sponsored
direct enroll programs or outside provider programs, students will pay
tuition and fees to the hosting institution or provider.
Additional expenses including airfare, books,
passport and visa fees, in-country transportation, and incidentals may not be
included. Students should provide the Financial Aid Office with
estimated costs. Otterbein students will need to contact the program
directly for a listing of additional expenses. Contact CIEGE if you
have questions about what services are included in a program.
Safety Abroad
We don't joke about safety abroad. We take this subject very seriously. We
constantly evaluate the academics, service, and quality of life available in
our programs.
All of our programs provide limited health
insurance because we care about the welfare of our students. Programs have
highly trained staff available 24 hours a day on-site to deal with situations
that may arise.
Risks are inherent in any study abroad
program. We discern and broadcast risks so students can take the necessary
precautions. Our warranty of safety abroad is the same as the guarantee of
safety in the U.S. However, there are events that are outside our control and
responsible behavior by your daughter or son lessens the risks associated
with being abroad. Almost always, students who behave responsibly do
not have difficulties abroad.
Credits, Academics
Will my son or daughter ever get out of
school? With proper
planning a semester and even a year-long study abroad program will not delay
graduation. A student should work with an academic advisor and CIEGE to plan
a course of study that allows for a semester of electives to be taken abroad.
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