Why travel is worth it
Travel is an investment for your future. Whether you want to land your dream job, are aiming for a promotion, or want to leave your comfort zone, international travel gives you the experiences and skills to succeed in an increasingly global world.
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Gain Confidence
96% of students that studied abroad reported an increase in self-confidence as a result of their experience.
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Land Your Dream Job
93% of students who studied abroad and entered the workforce were employed within 6 months of graduation, compared to 49% who did not study abroad.
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Get Better Grades
100% of students who studied abroad saw greater improvement in GPA after their study abroad experience.
*Sources: 1: IES Abroad 50-Year Alumni Survey; 2: IES Abroad 2015; 3: Georgia Learning Outcomes of Students Studying Abroad Research Initiative 2010
Your flexible financing options
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Automatic Payments
Make financing your trip hassle-free with a monthly or bi-weekly payment plan that gets automatically processed. Bonus: Our monthly payment plan is always interest-free.
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Apply Financial Aid
Many students that travel for credit are able to apply financial aid to part or all of the program cost. Talk with your institution's financial aid office for more information.
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Fundraise
Use TripFunder, our free online donation tool, through your EF website. Share it with friends and family via email and social media to ask for the gift of travel.
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Call Us
Not sure which plan is “the one”? Give us a call at 877-485-4184 or email us to chat about finance flexibility, and we’ll find the plan that's best for you.
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Apply for an EF study abroad scholarship

Additional scholarship opportunities
Go the extra mile and explore handpicked third-party scholarships to help fund your program.
Just remember: EF Study Abroad is not affiliated with these scholarships and does not determine the outcome. Any questions should be directed to the provider listed below.
Study abroad can fit your budget
Our guide includes a short-term study abroad budget calculator, fundraising and scholarship ideas, the return on study abroad, how to leverage study abroad to get a job and so much more.