Study Abroad

Financial Information

Program costs

Our study abroad program costs include:

Tuition for 15 credits (semester) or 9 credits (summer)
Lodging
Research fees
In-country program travel and transportation
Group equipment
Meals
Cultural activities
Medical evacuation services
Travel agent support
Pre-Departure and onsite orientation

Scholarship Opportunities

Round River's Edward Abbey Scholarship

Edward Abbey was a renowned author and environmentalist known for his advocacy for the preservation of the American wilderness. His works have inspired many to appreciate and protect the natural world. Edward Abbey was a friend to many associated with Round River, and Ed’s family has graciously agreed that we may use his name in this manner.

Round River’s Edward Abbey Scholarship

At Round River, we believe every student should have the opportunity to study abroad and become involved in our conservation projects, regardless of financial limitations. That’s why we have established the Edward Abbey Scholarship Fund to support dedicated and qualified students in their conservation projects.

Scholarship Details

This scholarship is available for all of our programs, and it ranges from $500 to $5,000. Scholarship applications will only be considered after application to a Round River program

Priority Deadlines

Recommended deadlines for priority scholarship consideration are as follows:

Spring Semester programs: Apply by August 1st; award letters to be sent out by September 1st
Summer Term programs: Apply by January 1st; award letters to be sent out by February 1st
Fall Semester programs: Apply by March 1st; award letters to be sent out by April 1st

Scholarship applications may be submitted after the above priority deadlines, subject to available funds.

Please email studyabroad@roundriver.org with any questions.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Other Scholarship and Funding Opportunities

These scholarship opportunities are not affiliated with Round River Conservation Studies, but they can be a great way to support your participation in our programs. We encourage you to research and apply for external scholarships and funding sources that align with your academic goals and conservation interests. Please reach out directly to these organizations for details and inquiries, as they are best equipped to provide guidance and information regarding their application processes.

Diversity Abroad

Diversity Abroad provides resources, including a list of scholarships and grants, available to Asian, Black, Latino and other racially diverse students, as well as first-generation, economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities.

Fund for Education Abroad

Fund for Education Abroad provides grants and scholarships for students participating in high quality, rigorous education abroad programs.

Golden Key International Honour Society

Golden Key International Honour Society offers $1 million in scholarships, including awards specifically for study abroad. Applicants must be members of the society and scholarships are posted throughout the year, each with individual deadlines and application requirements. Students of any major may apply.

Institute of International Education

Institute of International Education provides a directory featuring detailed descriptions of study abroad scholarships, fellowships, grants, and paid internships for U.S. undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students, and professionals.

GoAbroad

GoAbroad scholarship advice and search tool provides a traditional search option for scholarships by country and subject.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants of up to $5,000 for undergraduate international experiences, targeting students who have been traditionally underrepresented in education abroad and who already receive federal Pell Grants.

Freeman-ASIA

Freeman-ASIA provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.

International Student Loans

International Student Loans are available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are planning to study abroad through a school-sanctioned study abroad program at either the undergraduate or graduate level, while still attending an approved school within the U.S.

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant awards 50 grants of $1,000 each to undergraduate student applicants. Recipients must be attending a U.S. university that has a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, but do not necessarily need to be members. Eligible students may be from any major.

Your home institution may have scholarships and grant programs available to you. Contact your school’s study abroad and financial aid offices and your academic advisor directly to inquire.

Payment Options for Tuition and Fees

Online Payment

You will receive an invoice for tuition and fees via email, detailing the itemized program costs. The invoice email contains a Pay Now button for making a secure online payment from a checking or savings account.

When you click on the Pay Now button:

You will be redirected to Intuit QuickBooks Payments
You may view and print your invoice online,
You have the option to enter your checking or savings account information to process the payment electronically.

This payment method is secure and efficient, allowing your account to be credited immediately and without any mail or check processing delays.

If you have not received an invoice via email, or would like to request that it be sent to you again, please contact our office at:

Phone: 801-359-4250
Email: studyabroad@roundriver.org

Mail Payment

If preferred, you may mail a check or money order to:

Round River Conservation Studies
925 E 900 S Ste 210
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105

Please include documentation, listing:

The student’s full name
The program to which they have been accepted (including the semester/year)
Contact information for the student and for the individual remitting the payment.

We ask that you allow plenty of time for mailing to prevent late payments.

Payment Plans

Round River offers a payment plan option to allow families to spread the cost into monthly payments up to the conclusion of the program. There is a fee of $30 to enroll.

Refund Policy

Application and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. The non-refundable deposit is transferable for up to one year to another Round River program, pending acceptance into that program. No refunds are issued after the first day of the program. All programs, fees, and dates are tentative until verified by Round River in writing.

If Round River cancels a program prior to its intended start date, or a student’s home institution mandates that a student not participate on a program:

We will determine which, if any, alternate program options appeal to you on an individual basis.
If we are unable to place you on an alternate program, Round River will refund your program deposit and all tuition payments made to date.

If a student chooses to voluntarily withdraw from a program:

We will determine which, if any, alternate program options appeal to you on an individual basis.

If we are unable to place you on an alternate program:

If withdrawing 60+ days prior to the program start date Round River will offer a full refund of all tuition payments made to date (deposit will not be refunded).
If withdrawing within 60 days of the program start date Round River will retain 75% of total program costs (deposit will not be refunded)
If withdrawing after the start date of the program, no refunds will be given nor opportunities for partial or full credit

Unfortunately, Round River cannot refund any personal expenses incurred, including but not limited to personal gear, immunizations, flights or other transportation.

If we do not receive either full payment of tuition and fees, a completed and signed deferment form, or enrollment in a payment plan before the stated payment deadline, a late fee of 5% of the overdue balance will be charged monthly until paid in full.

Financial Aid

Students can apply federal financial aid towards Round River program costs, and some institutional aid is transferable. Contact your school’s financial aid office for more information.

Deferment Form

If students will be applying financial aid toward some or all of the program costs, payment can be deferred until those funds are made available to you.

A financial aid deferment form must be completed and signed by the student and a financial aid officer from the home institution.

Download the form: