<p>Right. But, it’s not just that. Does your family have to shell out $20,000 for a semester abroad and wait to be reimbursed? Does your deal just continue at the college? That’s ideal for somebody receiving 100% aid. You can pick the most expensive study abroad program in the world and it doesn’t cost one red cent out of pocket.</p>
<p>My daughter’s study abroad program was MORE expensive than her college. The college paid for it and sent her a check for several hundred bucks walking around money. If airfare hadn’t been included, they would have sent her a check for that, too.</p>
<p>Conversely, if you are paying full price, then maybe you want a college that lets you buy your own study abroad. You can pick a less expensive program and save some money. There is no single “best” study abroad college.</p>