Yes. After completion of your first year at Arizona you may use Arizona Assurance funding toward the cost to participate in a University of Arizona-sponsored Study Abroad program.
If participating in a University of Arizona-sponsored Study Abroad program, you must still meet minimum unit completion and cumulative GPA requirements for renewal of the award. You should also notify the AZA Office to discuss how your participation affects your AZA program expectations.
You may not use Arizona Assurance funding for non-Arizona-sponsored study abroad programs and must submit an Arizona Assurance Deferment Request form and have it approved to resume receiving funding upon returning.
| PROGRAM | USE ARIZONA ASSURANCE FUNDING? | ARIZONA ASSURANCE DEFERMENT REQUEST FORM REQUIRED? |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona -Sponsored Study Abroad Programs | Yes | No |
| Non-University of Arizona-Sponsored Study Abroad Programs (3rd party offerings including CEA, CIEE, DIS, Semester at Sea) | No | Yes, students participating in a non-University of Arizona-sponsored study abroad program must submit and have an approved Arizona Assurance Deferment Request for the term(s) for which they will not be attending the University of Arizona. |
If you are considering participating in one of these programs, it is strongly recommended that you visit the Study Abroad webpage and contact their office for additional information. You can also learn more about the types of financial aid that may be available to use for Study Abroad by clicking here.