Application Fees
Each year, approximately 175 Washburn University students study abroad. Although our office is small, we manage key responsibilities to ensure students have safe and meaningful experiences. We promote programs, advise students, process applications, and coordinate with Financial Aid, the Business Office, and the Registrar to manage payments and transfer credits. We also support students in emergencies and regularly review our fees to stay aligned with peer institutions.
All Washburn University undergraduate study abroad programs include International Liability Insurance coverage under Washburn University’s AIG WorldRisk policy and Global Assistance Services through Travel Guard. Study abroad participants are automatically enrolled. For more information about this plan, please go to WU Study Abroad Insurance.
Non-Washburn students, community/auditing members who participate in a WU study abroad program are assessed a non-refundable $200.00 fee.
Upon submitting the online Study Abroad Application, a non-refundable fee will be placed on your Washburn Student Account. Fees will vary depending on your application type, see below. Payments can be made in the WU Business office or online.
| Applicant Type | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn Student | $75 (Non-refundable) | Application and processing |
| Modern Languages Student | $25 (Non-refundable) | Application and processing |
| Washburn Faculty/Staff | -- | |
| Non-Washburn Participant | $75 (Non-refundable) | Application and processing |
Understanding Your Study Abroad Program: Fees, Registration, and Credit Transfer
Faculty-Led Programs
- Application Fee: a non-refundable $75 study abroad application fee is posted to the traveler’s WU account.
- Registration: Travelers register in the WU course associated with the program.
- Tuition: Travelers are charged WU tuition through the normal tution billing process.
- Program Fees: A study abroad program fee is charged to the traveler’s Washburn University account to cover essential program-related expenses. This typically includes international airfare, accommodations, in-country transportation, and excursions outlined in the program itinerary.
- Academic Credit: WU course credit is awarded.
Exchange/Magellan Exchange Programs
- Application Fee: A non-refundable $75 study abroad application fee is posted to the traveler’s Washburn University account. Additional application fees may be required by the host university or program provider and will vary by institution. All Magellan applications require a non-refundable application processing fee of $165 (semester/academic year programs) or $75 (short-term programs). Refer to the Magellan Student Guidebook for more details.
- Registration: Students are registered full-time at Washburn University for the duration of the exchange program. This placeholder course registration confirms participation in the exchange, secures eligibility for financial aid, and ensures that academic credit can be transferred upon program completion.
- Tuition: WU tuition charges are posted to the student account based on applicable differential tuition fees.
- Program Fees: Students are responsible for paying for housing, meals, and personal expenses directly to the host university or affiliated vendors/providers.
- Credit Transfer: Upon completion of the program, academic credits are transferred to the Washburn University transcript based on the host institution’s official transcript and in accordance with the pre-approved Study Abroad Credit Transfer form.
Authorized Programs
- Application Fee: A non-refundable $75 study abroad application fee is posted to the traveler’s Washburn University account. Additional application fees may be required by the authorized program provider and will vary by institution.
- Registration: Students are registered full-time at Washburn University for the duration of the exchange program. This placeholder course registration confirms participation in the authorized study abroad program, secures eligibility for financial aid, and ensures that academic credit can be transferred upon program completion.
- Tuition: No WU tuition is charged.
- Program Fees: Students pay program fees directly to the authorized provider.
- Credit Transfer: Upon completion of the program, academic credits are transferred to the Washburn University transcript based on the host institution’s official transcript and in accordance with the pre-approved Study Abroad Credit Transfer form.
Direct Enrollment Programs
- Application Fee: A non-refundable $75 study abroad application fee is posted to the traveler’s Washburn University account. Additional application fees may be required by the host university / provider and will vary by institution.
- Registration: Students are registered full-time at Washburn University for the duration of the exchange program. This placeholder course registration confirms participation in the authorized study abroad program, secures eligibility for financial aid, and ensures that academic credit can be transferred upon program completion.
- Tuition: No WU tuition is charged.
- Program Fees: Students pay program fees directly to the host university / provider.
- Credit Transfer: Upon completion of the program, academic credits are transferred to the Washburn University transcript based on the host institution’s official transcript and in accordance with the pre-approved Study Abroad Credit Transfer form.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Study Abroad
Study Abroad Office
Plass Learning and Resources Center, Room 217
Phone & Email
studyabroad@washburn.edu
785.670.2088
