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Chapter 5: Finance |
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FINANCIAL AID: Make an appointment to meet a financial
aid counselor to determine how any financial aid will apply to your
study abroad expenses. State and federal financial aid will apply to
all study abroad programs. PLNU financial aid does not apply unless an
international program is required by your university major.
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FAFSA FORMS: Be sure to plan ahead to file the FAFSA form
for the next academic year. This form MUST be signed by the student
and not a power of attorney or parent.
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PAYING THE BILL: The PLNU Business Office will contact
your program and determine the cost of your program. Once this
information is obtained, a check will be sent from the University to
pay this bill. You will be billed for any balance not covered by
financial aid. In addition to the cost of the specific study abroad
program you will be billed a study abroad administrative fee ($400 for
semester long programs, $200 for summer programs).
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POWER OF ATTORNEY: You must complete a Power of
Attorney form. This allows the student to select a responsible person
to deal with their school affairs while they are abroad. This is
particularly important for students receiving financial aid as it
allows for the handling of any loan documents or checks. Power of
Attorney forms may be completed at no cost to the student in the OIS.
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INCOME TAX: If you are out of the country during “Tax Time”, please make appropriate arrangements for filing your income taxes.
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