Student Financial Support for travel

Eligibility requirements, funding details, application materials, and deadlines

Students can apply to the College Association for up to 60% of eligible expenses, with a maximum award of $3,000. Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and is contingent upon the availability of funds and a completed application. Along with exploring scholarships and meeting with Financial Aid, students are encouraged to seek additional funding to offset remaining travel-related expenses. Funding is limited to one study abroad experience per academic year (August-July). Students may receive funding for a maximum of two study abroad experiences during their enrollment at York College. Programs must receive prior approval from the appropriate academic department. Upon their return, award recipients must submit a written report and present their experience to the York College Association.

What are the Eligibility Requirements?

Be in Good Standing

Meet the Academic Qualifications

Satisfy College Enrollment Criteria

Required Application Materials

Submit the following materials through the Study Abroad College Association Application. Review the instruction for each criterion below prior to completing the form. Incomplete applications or applications missing any required materials will not be considered.

Applicants who submit false or misleading information will be disqualified from consideration and may be subject to disciplinary action and/or legal consequences.

Personal Statement

Letter of Recommendation

Study Abroad Only: Program Acceptance

Study Abroad Only: Waiver/Emergency Contact Form, Travel Insurance

All participants must sign the CUNY International Travel Participation, Waiver and Emergency Contact Form which should be provided by your faculty field director or program sponsor. Contact Shayla Pruitt, Academic Study Abroad Program Manager, at Spruitt@york.cuny.edu for a recommended travel insurance option. If the waiver has already been submitted to the study abroad program, a copy may be provided.

Application Deadlines

Completed applications must be received by:

November 1 – Winter travel
December 1 – Spring travel
April 1 – Summer travel
May 1 – Fall travel

Explore Outside Scholarships

We encourage students to proactively research scholarship opportunities offered by legitimate funding organizations, including the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship and other notable programs.

Study Abroad/Away Financial Support Form

Applications that do not include all required materials listed above will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

Last Name

First Name

Middle Name

CUNY ID

Street Address

Street Address2

City

State

Zip

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Bus Phone

York College Email Address

Degree Program

Department

Class of

Destination Country

Destination City

Study Away Main Organizer or Affiliate

Transportation Details and Cost

Lodging Details and Cost

Registration Details and Cost

Additional Info.

Personal Statement

A 300-word narrative statement describing how your Study Abroad/Study Away experience would enhance your overall educational experience. (Narrative must be typed in Times Roman font size 12 and must be double-spaced). Maximum file size is 4MB

Recommendation

A letter of recommendation from a York College faculty, a vice president, dean or unit head, who is familiar with your educational experience at the college. Maximum file size is 4MB

Waiver (Study Abroad Only)

A signed Waiver and Release Form and proof of travelers’ insurance (Study Abroad only) are required. If a Waiver and Release Form has already been submitted to the Study Abroad/Study Away program you will be attending, a copy of the waiver will suffice; if not, please include an original waiver with your application. Maximum file size is 4MB

Program Itinerary

Students must provide printed documentation of acceptance about the Study Abroad/Study Away opportunity (and any other relevant details etc.). Maximum file size is 4MB