Parents

We invite you to call Otterbein College's Center for International Education and Global Engagement at 614-823-3263 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday 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 College students will pay published Otterbein College tuition and fees if participating on an exchange program. Room and board will be paid to the hosting institution. If participating on 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.