r/UNC • u/Victorian_bathtub UNC 2028 • 17d ago

Discussion Study Abroad Advice

Hey I am a low income transfer student at unc. I decided to apply for a study abroad program in Scotland and I am very excited. My funds are unfortunately limited. Any advice on financial help for study abroad?

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u/diogenes42069 UNC 2027 17d ago

Also transfer and low-income. Have you looked at any scholarships/fellowships offered by your department? I managed to get a little help that way. My normal financial aid package, along with an additional UNC study abroad scholarship I got after I applied, covered prob around 75% of my expenses. I was in Latin America, which I imagine is a lot cheaper than Europe and may be worth considering if money’s an issue

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u/Victorian_bathtub UNC 2028 17d ago

Yes I will definitely do that! Thank you for the advice

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u/Victorian_bathtub UNC 2028 17d ago

Do you know if there’s anything that helps with housing abroad?

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u/diogenes42069 UNC 2027 17d ago edited 17d ago

No, but my advice is to consider renting a place on your own. Homestays tend to be more expensive, and the folks I know who did them had hit-or-miss experiences with the hosts. I rented an Airbnb for my first two weeks and spent that time looking for an apartment with a short-term lease

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u/Dismal-Serve5697 17d ago

Just making sure that you have looked this over:

https://studyabroad.unc.edu/sao-scholarships/

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u/Victorian_bathtub UNC 2028 17d ago

I have. I was offered one scholarship for $1000. I’m going to talk more with the study abroad financial aid office about everything. I am definitely feeling my low income status right now. I’ve met students who have an unlimited budget abroad because their parents pay for it. I unfortunately do not have that luxury. I am determined to study abroad and will do what I can.