Application Process for Non-WMU Programs
Phase 1: Pre-Decision
It’s important for students to research scholarships and meet with Financial Aid (early in the process) to have a plan!
Call Bronco Express and request a financial aid advising appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor in Faunce to talk about using your aid toward a study program.
phase 2: post-decision
New Items Appeared in Your Application
You will see additional application materials within your application once your status reaches the post-decision phase.
Once accepted, an email will be sent to you by your Study Abroad Specialist. This email will include notification of acceptance, a link to the budget, a commitment deadline.
Before Committing
Meet with your academic advisor to ensure the program is a good fit academically.
Meet with your study abroad specialist if you have any questions.
Meet with Financial Aid in Faunce to find out how much funding you have available in addition to personal funds and scholarships. Compare the funds you have available to the budget provided. Will you have enough?
Committed means that you are serious about participating and that you are financially able to participate in the program. It is also when the non-refundable commitment fee is billed.
A Note About Registration Holds:
Students with holds on their WMU accounts cannot be registered for place holder courses and must resolve these holds as soon as possible. If the student does not resolve the hold, then they cannot participate in the program.
Once you are committed, you should do the following:
Attend pre-departure orientation.
Make arrangements for any obligations in the US such as housing leases, pet care, and car storage etc…
Apply for your passport so you have plenty of time to apply for a visa if necessary.
When your status changes to Enrolled, it means you have been registered in place-holder courses at WMU which maintain your status as a student, enable you to access financial aid, be eligible for study abroad scholarships from WMU, and transfer your credits.
BEFORE BOOKING AIRFARE
Wait until notified by the program provider that it is okay to book airfare, then do the following as applicable:
Apply for a visa to enter the country (if needed)
Book your airfare.
Six or more weeks before departure, meet with your doctor and/or travel nurse at Sindecuse to cover all health related matters such as vaccines, medication, as well as mental and physical health.
Make sure you have completed all post-decision application requirements in Broncos Abroad.
phase 3: while abroad
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phase 4: returnee
