其他资金来源

出国留学的费用有时会让人觉得难以承受。 Over the years, however, Covenant students of varying financial means have been able to study abroad in a cost-­effective manner.

选择课程

While financial concerns are not the primary reason to choose a program, it may be helpful to look at the range of options you have, given your major, your graduation timeline, and your interests. 简单地说，有些地方的成本比其他地方低。 Paris is a more expensive city than Chiang Mai. In addition, some programs include more travel, experiences, everyday costs in the overall cost, while others anticipate a much higher personal budget.

自筹资金和筹款

Students work a second job over the summer, or pick up a part­-time job for a semester to help with expected expenses. Others take a look at how they are spending money at Covenant and cut back on non-­essential spending in order to save up for their semester abroad. 一些学生筹款。 While those friends or relatives who give toward your educational expenses cannot receive a tax deduction, students have been successful in using websites like gofundme.com or writing letters or simply asking for funds instead of Christmas or birthday gifts.

奖学金

提前计划!
一些项目提供奖学金，根据成绩和需要。 Travel grants are occasionally offered as well with early applications. These typically are limited and must be applied for early.

Students who receive the federal Pell grant are eligible to apply for the 吉尔曼奖学金. Several Covenant students over the past few years have successfully applied for this scholarship which allowed them to study abroad. Deadlines: for Spring Semester, and early summer applications, the first week of October. For Fall Semester and regular summer applications, the first week of March. 来自吉尔曼网站：

The 吉尔曼奖学金 Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to choose non­traditional study and intern destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

其他奖学金数据库和网站包括：
国际教育学院
奖学金.com
国际奖学金
出国留学奖学金数据库
留学奖学金

Please note: You should never PAY a site, a company, or a program to find scholarships or funding for you.