Student Resources
Study Abroad Handbook
Many times students have unique experiences while studying abroad, including: language issues, culture shock, scheduling problems, and personal behaviors not typical of your home experience. The information provided to you in this handbook should begin to answer most of your pre-travel questions.
Scholarships
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university.
Workshops and 1x1 appointments are available for students applying for the Gilman Scholarship through the Engaged Learning Office. Follow the link to schedule an appointment. For assistance with the essay portions of the scholarship application we highly recommend students to seek help from the SLCC Student Writing & Reading Center. They are an amazing resource to students and can help you brainstorm ideas, revising and editing essays and more. Online and in-person appointments are available!
The Learning Abroad Office at the University of Utah has compiled excellent writing tips for scholarship essay questions! If you are considering applying for any study abroad scholarship, and specifically for the Gilman Scholarship, be sure to review the below tips to make sure your application and essay questions stand out.
Salt Lake Community College Scholarships
Financial Aid Information
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Phone: 801-957-4410
Diversity Scholarship
Salt Lake Community College is dedicated to promoting and engaging our students in High-Impact Practices! Study Abroad is a High-Impact Practice and because of this, we offer Study Abroad scholarships to first generation students from diverse backgrounds as well as need-based funding. Tell us why you would like to attend one of our Study Abroad programs and why you can use this scholarship by filling out our scholarship application.
Critical Need Language Award
If you are interested in learning a language and language immersion, the Critical Need Language award could be an excellent opportunity for you! This program offers many language learning experiences to include Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and more. For more information, you can read about local CNL student Kimber Young’s experience here or check out the CNL Award website!
*Note: students participating in SLCC’s Japanese Language Program do not qualify for this award.
Diverse Student Resources
African American Student Resources
- Black & Abroad
- 10 Reasons for African-American Students to Study Abroad
- What about Discrimination?
- Resources for African-American Students
Hispanic American Student Resources
- 10 Reasons for Hispanic-American Students to Study Abroad
- What about Discrimination?
- Resources for Hispanic-American Students
Asian/Pacific Islander American Students
- 10 Reasons for Asian Pacific Islander American Students to Study Abroad
- What about Discrimination?
- Resources for Asian Pacific Islander American Students
Native American Students
- 10 Reasons for Native-American Students to Study Abroad
- What about Discrimination?
- Resources for Native-American Students
LGBTQAI+ Student Resources
Looking for more resources or didn't find what you need? Visit the University of Utah's Learning Abroad Diversity & Identity Abroad Guides.
Travel Resources
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Passport Information
Visa Information
Immunizations
Salt Lake Valley Health Department
Short-term Health Insurance Plans
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FAQs
If you withdraw before the application deadline, you will receive a full refund. However, if you withdraw after the deadline, then the amount we can refund is determined by the Engaged Learning Office. After the application deadline we begin making reservations on the students’ behalf (flights, hotels, excursions, etc.) and cannot guarantee these items will be refundable.
If a trip is canceled due to extenuating circumstances, we will do whatever we can to ensure students are refunded for the program fees (e.g. All students participating in Study Abroad during the COVID-19 crisis were fully refunded).