Costs and Funding
Students participating in the Exchange Program pay tuition as usual to Carleton University. Students should consider some of the following expenses when considering and budgeting for an exchange:
- Airfare
- Books and supplies
- Living expenses – Students may wish to research a cost of living index along with expected housing costs
- Miscellaneous expenses
- Medical and travel insurance
- Passport and student visa
- $100 application fee
Carleton University Funding Opportunities:
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- Bursary recipients will be required to demonstrate financial need; awarding of bursaries is subject to the availability of funds
- Application available on Carleton Central
- Deadline: Late June
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- Students who have not applied for the CU Outgoing Exchange Bursary are encouraged to apply for the CU General Undergraduate Bursary
- Students must indicate that they are participating in an exchange in their application
- Application available on Carleton Central
- Open between September and October
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- Open to undergraduate students participating in an exchange with partner universities in countries where Scotiabank operates
- Students will be notified once applications open in November
- Deadline: Early February
Government Student Aid
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- Students can still apply for OSAP while on exchange, so ensure you apply early to receive your funding before your exchange
- Remember to put Carleton University as the post-secondary school you plan on attending
- Contact the Awards and Financial Aid Office to make sure you have completed all requirements before your exchange
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- Out-of-province students will need to apply for funding directly through their home province
- All supporting documentation will be submitted directly to your Student Support Branch in your home province
External Funding Opportunities:
The following awards are external to Carleton University. As the university does not administer these awards, please get in touch with the organizations directly with any questions. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, students are encouraged to do their own research for more funding options!
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- Austria – Austrian Exchange Service
- Germany – German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Awards
- Germany – Study in Germany
- Netherlands – Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC)
- UK – British Council
- Scandinavia – Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation
- Netherlands – Netherlands University Foundation for International Cooperation
- Sweden – Swedish Institute
Questions? Contact us!
Email the Outgoing Global Learning Coordinator at exchange@carleton.ca.