Free virtual events that University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) is hosting during the week of February 24th:
The Thai Way: Buddhism, Resilience, and the Power of Letting Go
Quarterly Update
This session is a great way to get caught up on USAC-related news and to ask any questions you may have.
Decoding the Basques: Myths, Language and Culture
The meeting focused on the importance of financial aid for study abroad programs, with panelists sharing their experiences and best practices from different institutions. The discussions covered topics such as managing financial aid, the use of scholarships, and the impact of federal policies on financial aid. The meeting also touched on the role of financial aid advisors in study abroad programs and the potential use of VA benefits for study abroad.
Switching gears, we have recently learned that recipients of State Department grant funding have been informed of a 15-day temporary pause on all disbursements. Our understanding is that the pause is effective as of February 12, 2025, and applies to all current and future grant payments scheduled during this period.
This sweeping pause affects time-tested and essential international education and exchange programs including the Fulbright Program, the Gilman Scholarship program, the IDEAS program, and the Critical Language Scholarship Program.
Summer Applications DUE: April 1, 2025 by 5:00 pm/Pacific
Dr. Donald R. Culton was the first-full-time administrator for international education at a California community college and laid the groundwork for community college study abroad that expanded opportunities for more students to have an internationalized experience.
AMOUNT: Each scholarship will be up to $ 500. The number of awards and amount of awards will be determined by the CCIE scholarship committee. Please note that only colleges current with their dues can apply.
Spring 2025 Institutional Grant DUE: May 1, 2025
CCIE INSTITUTIONAL GRANT COMPETITION
CCIE hosts two institutional grants annually. The purpose of the grant is to provide start-up funding for institutions wanting to either create a new international program or augment an existing international program.
One of the discussion points of our monthly CC-EA meetings is to assess the roles and responsibilities of those leading education abroad programs. Can you please help out by completing this survey. It will not take more than 5 minutes of your time.
Thank you so much
Rosalind
Nomination Deadline: March 7, 2025
The American Council on Germany is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 American-German Young Leaders Conference. The conference will encourage open, honest debates on crucial policy matters and actively engage a new generation of Germans and Americans in initiatives to strengthen the transatlantic bond.
April 8 – 9, 2025
Early Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025
The 22nd Washington International Education Conference will take place April 8-9, 2025 in Washington, DC. Each year, the conference brings together administrators from universities, members of the diplomatic community that sponsor international students, NGOs, and United States Government representatives.
February 28, 2025 | 8:30am – 5:00pm CST
Join Texas A&M University and Prairie View A&M University in College Station, Texas for an AIEA Thematic Forum, “Advancing Internationalization in Higher Education During Times of External Influence.” For those attending the AIEA Annual Conference, this event will take place the Friday before and is located 96 miles south of Houston.
Financial aid is an essential tool to help community college students study abroad. However, use of financial aid is greatly misunderstood in terms of access and legalities. CCIE is pleased to announce a Webinar on Financial Aid and Study Abroad.