2017 Study Abroad Summer Tuition Remission The purpose of the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center (BAIC) Study Abroad-Summer Tuition Remission service is to cover the cost of tuition only for undergraduate Boston College students who wish to study abroad. The grant is weighted by the following criteria, in no ranking order: Your academic transcript. Completed application. Compelling essays. Utilization of BAIC programs and services (such as Advising, Campus of Difference, DOR, SANKOFA, Nursing Outreach, RIDE and others). First time studying abroad. Financial Need. A shown attempt, or receipt, of additional funding to participate in summer study abroad. Lastly, Study Abroad-Summer Tuition Remission is one of our most popular services. Our office receives over 150 applications and we are not always able to help those who are truly in need due to limited funding. Please take this information into consideration when you apply, particularly if and when you receive your award. Please follow all instructions in the application material. Incomplete or printed applications will not be accepted. Instructions to Complete Application Please complete application online via MyBC. If a question does not apply to you, write N/A (meaning “Not Applicable”) next to the question. Please DO NOT call for results. Results will be sent via e-mail, Friday, February 10, 2017 by 5 p.m. Completed Applications Must Be Submitted by Thursday, January 26, 2017 by 11:59 p.m. Completed Applications must include the following: Completed application, (incomplete applications will not be considered). Printed paper applications will not be accepted. Your most recent unofficial transcript, degree audits will not be accepted. Transcript can be uploaded on the application. Application Process Information Results are sent via e-mail Once you received your results, the funding will be added to your student account by July 2017 for Summer Session 1 and September 2017 for Summer Session 2. See Counselor: If you receive an email indicating“See Counselor", you have to see your counselor Immediately. This could mean that more information is required of you in order to finalize the decision. It could also mean your counselor wants to see you to provide you with further instructions. Call the office at 617-552-3358 or call your Counselor directly to make the appointment immediately. Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible during the summer? Awards will be distributed to juniors first, followed by sophomores, then first year students. Awards will be based on the criteria below: Your academic transcript. Completed application. Compelling essays. Utilization of BAIC programs and services (such as Advising, Campus of Difference, DOR, SANKOFA, Nursing Outreach, RIDE and others). First time studying abroad. Financial Need. A shown attempt, or receipt, of additional funding to participate in summer study abroad. Is there a contractual agreement? No, but Study Abroad summer courses are granted with the understanding that you will successfully complete the course with a grade of C, or better. Students who have received summer tuition in the past, who did not receive a C or better, or who withdrew from a course without notifying a BAIC staff member, may not be considered. How do I apply to the BAIC Summer Tuition Remission Program? To apply, you must submit an application online through MyBC and a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript (not a degree audit). Where can I get an application? MyBC. When is the application deadline? January, 26 2017 by 11:59PM When will I find out if I have been awarded Study Abroad Summer Tuition Remission? Friday, February 10, 2017 by 5 p.m What is the maximum number of courses that are allowed? Page 1 of 5 · 2017 Study Abroad Summer Tuition Remission

A maximum of ONE study abroad course is allowed for the summer. Who will make the decision? A committee consisting of the staff in the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center will make the decisions. Can I receive aid for housing and meals? No. Our Study Abroad Tuition Remission Program covers ONLY the class tuition portion needed to study abroad. Are there penalties involved? OIP Penalty: Yes. If you do not withdraw by the March 25th deadline for OIP, you will have to pay the 15% of the program fee. For more information on OIP's withdrawal policy, please click here. BAIC Penalty: Yes. If you withdraw and do not return your grant by March 1st you will not be eligible for STR in the future. If I am awarded what are the next steps? Please make sure you are still able to study abroad. This means that you have enough funding to secure your air fare, meals, and miscellaneous expenses. Please also be sure to note whether or not your program has not been closed. As a part of your award package you will be required to participate in taking a survey, as well as complete cultural competency training in the spring semester. Details about these components will be provided if awarded. If I am not awarded can I apply for On-Campus Summer Tuition Remission? Yes! The On-Campus Summer Tuition Remission application will be available in February. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The application deadline for OIP is February 5, 2017. Information about Studying Abroad can be found at http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/offices/international.html

Applicant Information Date [Required]

Last Name [Required]

First Name [Required]

Eagle ID [Required] Valid input: - Numeric - ex: 1111

Graduating Class Year [Required]

Race Code [Required] Valid input: - Select only one choice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [

] 1 Black of African American ] 2 Amer Indian/Alaskan Native ] 3 Caucasian ] 4 Asian ] 5 Hispanic/Latino ] 6 Other ] 9 Two or More Races

Self-Identified Sex [Required] [ ] Male [ ] Female [ ] Other

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Email Address [Required] Valid input: - [email protected]

Permenant Home Address [Required] This is not your BC address

Phone Number [Required] Valid input: - must be 10-15 digits long and may include only numbers,

hyphens, and spaces.

Emergency Contact Information Emergency Contact [Required]

Relation [Required]

Phone Number [Required] Valid input: - must be 10-15 digits long and may include only numbers,

hyphens, and spaces.

Application Information Have you studied abroad before? [Required] If you state yes, please tell us where

If you have received funding from the BAIC Summer Tuition Remission Program before, indicate the number of courses you took and which summer. Do not count summer courses taken during the Options Through Education (OTE) Program.

Financial Information Have you applied or received financial support from the following, (check all that apply): [Required] [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [

] ACCIAC Global Scholarship Award ] Advanced Study Grants in the Arts ] Amanda V. Houston Traveling Scholarship ] Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Progam ] Center for Human Rights and International Justice Summer Research Grants ] Contributions from University Departments ] Fund for Education Abroad ] Learn, Intern, and Volunteer in Latin America ] National Security Education Program, David L. Boren Scholarship ] McGillycuddy-Logue Travel Grant ] McNair Scholarship ] Study Abroad in Turkey Scholarships for American Minority Students ] No, I did not apply ] No, I was not accepted ] Not Applicable

Are you receiving financial support from family and friends? If so, how much? [Required]

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If you worked this academic year, where and how many hours per week? [Required]

Where and how many hours per week do you plan to work this summer? [Required]

Are you a Montserrat student? [Required] [ ] Yes [ ] No

Summer Abroad Program Please list course you are requesting this summer abroad. Course # [Required]

Course Title [Required]

# of Credits [Required]

Number of weeks [Required] Valid input: - Numeric - ex: 1111

Summer Abroad Destination [Required] Valid input: - Select only one choice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [

] Auckland, New Zealand ] Barcelona, Spain ] Berlin, Germany ] Cape Town and Pretoria, South Africa ] Bordeaux, France ] Dublin, Ireland ] Florence, Italy ] Israel/Palestine, Various Cities ] Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland ] London, England ] Madrid, Spain ] Mussoorie, India ] Nicaragua and Costa Rica ] Paris, France ] Parma, Italy ] Quito, Ecuador ] Rome, Italy ] Santiago, Chile ] Venice, Italy ] Other: Please address location in your essay

What are your program dates? [Required] Dates should be a range such as: Month/Date to Month/Date

Essays and Transcript Essays are an important component of your application. They help us better understand your academic and career goals in relation to studying abroad. Please take the time to answer these questions thoughtfully, thank you. 1. Why did you choose this program among others and what do you expect to gain? [Required]

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2. How does the curriculum of your chosen program relate to your academic goals at BC and your long-term career goals? Please list the course you plan to take, including language of study. [Required]

File Upload: Unofficial Academic Transcript Please do not upload your degree audit.

Additional Information What services have you utilized at BAIC, check all that apply: [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [

] Advising ] Campus of Difference ] Benjamin Mays Mentoring Community Building Activities ] Community Building Activities ] Community Research Program ] Dialogues on RaceMonths ] Ethnic Heritage Months ] Nursing Outreach SANKOFA ] SANKOFA ] Spiritual Engagement ] Summer Tuition Remission ] The RIDE

What services have you utilized outside of BAIC? Please list them below:

How many times have you met with your BAIC Advisor this academic year? [Required] [ [ [ [

]0 ] 1-3 ] 3-5 ] 5-More

Who is your BAIC Advisor? [Required] Please select the person you meet with regularly.

Valid input: - Select only one choice. [ [ [ [ [ [

] Ines Maturana Sendoya, Director ] Andy Petigny, Associate Director ] Joana Maynard, Senior Assistant Director ] Yara Cardoso, Assistant Director ] Tiffany Enos, Assistant Director ] I have not met with a BAIC Advisor

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