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Foreign language majors and minors have an opportunity to earn academic credit through an approved program abroad. Students majoring in a foreign language may be approved and receive funding to spend a semester abroad. Foreign language minors can also receive limited funding. Foreign language students looking to do an internship or study abroad should visit the <a href="https://next.berea.edu/centers/center-for-international-education">Center for International Education page</a>.

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At a Glance

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<li>Must have been enrolled at Berea for the equivalent of one full academic year. (Typically, Junior standing).</li>
<li>Must return to campus for at least one term after the term abroad (and take a <a href="https://next.berea.edu/academics/departments-programs/foreign-languages">Foreign Language</a> class).</li>
<li>Minimum GPA: 2.8.</li>
<li>Completed the necessary advanced language courses.</li>
<li>Received the recommendation of the foreign language program faculty.</li>
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Eligibility 

Check out the Center for International Education page to see the most recent deadlines for applications to study abroad. Typically, February 10th is the deadline for Fall Term, Academic Year and Summer Abroad programs. The deadline for Spring Term is usually September 10th.
Make sure to observe specific deadlines for the study abroad program you are applying to as well!

Deadlines

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<li class="sc-BodyText">Majors are eligible for up to 75% of the estimated cost (or up to $10,000)</li>
<li class="sc-BodyText">Minors may receive an additional 10% on top of the funding provided by the <a href="https://next.berea.edu/centers/center-for-international-education">Center for International Education</a>.</li>
<li class="sc-BodyText">The remaining cost of the program is met through a combination of self-help, loans, and financial aid.</li>
<li class="sc-BodyText">Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid Services for individual financial arrangements.</li>
<li class="sc-BodyText">Note: Acceptance as a major does not guarantee a term abroad.</li>
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Financial Aid

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<li><a href="https://www.kiis.org/students/finances/scholarships/">KIIS Scholarships</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.berea.edu/cie/external-scholarships-for-study-abroad/">External Scholarships for Study Abroad</a></li>
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Scholarships

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<li><a href="https://bereaedu.wpenginepowered.com/foreign-languages/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2017/02/Study-Abroad-Guidelines-for-Majors-2017-18Final.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grants for Foreign Language Majors (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bereaedu.wpenginepowered.com/foreign-languages/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2017/02/Study-Abroad-Guidelines-for-Minors-2017-18Final.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grants for Foreign Language Minors (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bereaedu.wpenginepowered.com/foreign-languages/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2012/07/Study_Abroad_Application_2022.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Study Abroad Application</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bereaedu.wpenginepowered.com/foreign-languages/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2012/07/abroadevaluation.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Term Abroad Evaluation</a></li>
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Forms

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<li><a href="http://www.aifsabroad.com/france/grenoble/">AIFS Program in Grenoble</a> (Fall and Spring terms)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/france/rennes/liberal-arts/">CIEE Program in Rennes</a> (Fall and Spring terms)</li>
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French

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<li><a href="https://www.speak-marburg.de/?lang=en">Speak and Write Institute in Marburg</a> (Summer, Spring and Fall terms);</li>
<li><a href="http://www.uni-marburg.de/iusp">IUSP Philips University Program in Marburg</a> (Summer, Spring and Fall Term)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.kiis.org/programs/germany-spring-semester/">KIIS Program in Regensburg </a>(Spring Term);</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jym.wayne.edu/">Wayne State Junior Year Abroad at the University of Munich</a> (Fall and Spring terms).</li>
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German

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<li><a href="https://www.kiis.org/programs/merida-mexico/">KIIS Program in Merida, Mexico</a> (Fall Term)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.kiis.org/programs/spain-spring-semester/">KIIS Program in Segovia, Spain</a> (Spring Term).</li>
<li><a href="http://www.apistudyabroad.com/">API</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.apistudyabroad.com/programs/spain/seville/">API at Pablo de Olavide University, Seville, Spain</a> (Fall Term, Spring Term, and Academic Year)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.goabroad.com/providers/academic-programs-international-api/programs/api-at-the-university-of-deusto-in-bilbao-19139">API University of Deusto</a></li>
<li><a href="http://berea.abroadoffice.net/apply.html">BIST</a> (Summer Term)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ceastudyabroad.com/">CEA</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/spain/madrid/engineering-society/">CIEE Engineering + Society</a> (Fall Term, Spring Term, and Academic Year)</li>
<li><a href="http://studiesabroad.com/">ISA</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.keiabroad.org/">KEI</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kiis.org/programs/barcelona/">KIIS Barcelona</a> (Summer Term)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.kiis.org/programs/merida-mexico/">KIIS Merida, Mexico I</a> (Summer Term)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.kiis.org/programs/spain-1/">KIIS Spain I </a> (Summer Term)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.kiis.org/programs/spain-2/">KIIS Spain II</a> (Summer Term)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.proworldsc.org/study_abroad.htm">ProWorld</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.soleducation.com/">Sol Education Abroad</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.soleducation.com/costa-rica">Sol Education Abroad at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica</a> (Fall, Summer, and Spring Terms)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.veritasabroad.com/">Veritas</a> (Semester and Summer Terms)</li>
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