Am I eligible for an FEA scholarship? Can exceptions be made for the eligibility requirements?
Please check our eligibility page. If you do not fit these qualifications, you are not eligible for an FEA scholarship. To ensure our process remains fair, we do not make any exceptions to these requirements.
I missed the deadline. Can I still submit my application?
No. We are unable to grant any individual extensions, no matter the reason. If a technical glitch occurs that affects all applicants, we will consider extending the deadline for a short period of time. If so, we will notify all applicants via the email they provided on their application.
Can I submit my university’s financial aid form or my FAFSA Student Aid Report instead of FEA’s financial aid form? What if my financial aid package for my study abroad term has not been finalized?
No. We will only consider applicants that have submitted FEA’s financial aid form. If you have exceptional circumstances and are unable to submit FEA’s form, please email FEA.
Our financial aid form indicates that your financial aid office can provide your aid package information for the current academic term. For example, if you are applying for a scholarship to study abroad in Summer, Fall, or for the Academic Year, our application is due in February; we are aware that financial aid award packages for those terms are not typically determined until later in the spring semester. Therefore, your financial aid office would provide your award information for the current academic term during which you are applying.
How do I write strong essays?
Our top tips for writing strong essays are:
- Read the prompts and make sure your essay answers the question(s) being asked
- Think deeply about how the question(s) relate to you and your specific circumstances
- Share specific detail where possible
- Proofread your essays before submitting your application
You can find more tips for crafting strong essay submissions in the recorded Writing Workshop on our Apply page.
I submitted my application. When will I hear back about a decision?
Our review process takes approximately 8 to 9 weeks once the application has closed. If you submitted a fall, summer, or academic year application, you can expect to hear back in April. If you submitted a spring application, you can expect to hear back in November.
When do future applications open?
Spring 2025: CLOSED
Summer/Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-2026: November 26, 2024-February 5, 2025