Budgeting

Careful budgeting, saving, and planning is extremely important before and throughout your time abroad. Global Experiences staff can help you determine how much your tuition and program costs will be, but make sure to also consider the costs of airfare, health insurance, and the daily living expenses that you’ll incur while abroad. Another way to be financially prepared for your trip is by visiting Financial Well-being. This gives you the opportunity to schedule with a Financial Well-being Ambassador and learn how to best manage your financial resources, both at home and abroad. Husker Hub can then help you identify the gap between the estimated program cost and the various funding sources you have available (grants, scholarships, federal or private loans, etc.). You can also find an app, Excel spreadsheet, or a personal system that works best for you. College students may receive one free year of the popular resource You Need a Budget (YNAB).