Planning a study abroad experience involves important financial decisions. FSFA works with students, families, and home institutions to help make studying in Florence as accessible and transparent as possible.
Begin conversations with your home institution's study abroad and financial aid offices as early as possible. Confirm which types of aid will transfer, ask how FSFA scholarships may affect your aid package, and note any internal deadlines.
If this is your first time studying abroad, keep a simple checklist. Confirm how credits will transfer, ask whether your financial aid requires a learning agreement or approval form, and find out who needs to sign off on your participation.
Supporting a student studying abroad often involves coordination across multiple offices. We recommend connecting with the student's home institution to clarify billing procedures, aid disbursement timelines, and the potential impact of scholarships.
In many cases, U.S. federal financial aid—excluding Federal Work Study—can be used while studying at FSFA, provided students are earning academic credit toward their degree.
Some states also allow state financial aid to be applied toward approved study abroad programs. Because policies vary by institution and state, students should speak with both their study abroad office and financial aid office to confirm eligibility.
FSFA offers a limited number of scholarships for students enrolled in Fall, Spring, and Summer term programs. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of financial need and artistic and academic merit.
Awards typically range from $500 to $2,500 per semester
Scholarships are applied directly to the student's tuition bill and may not be used for housing, travel, or other expenses
If you receive other financial aid, an FSFA scholarship may affect your total aid package. Check with your home institution before applying to understand how this might impact your funding.
Complete applications must be received by:
Fall Semester Applications Due
Spring Semester Applications Due
Summer Term Applications Due
Late or incomplete applications cannot be reviewed.
A complete scholarship application includes:
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all materials are submitted on time and received by FSFA.
All scholarship materials must be submitted by email to:
[email protected]Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions by email.
FSFA is committed to providing equal educational opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, marital status, veteran status, or disability.