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Are you concerned about your child's safety while studying abroad?
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How much will this cost?
Helping your student pick a program
Helping your student pick a destination
Does your child have the proper insurance to go abroad?
What travel documents does my child need?
The benefits of studying abroad
Helping your student stay in touch while abroad
Top ten study abroad tips for parents
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IIEPassport provides international education advisers with tools they can use when helping students choose a study abroad program. The site itself is the most comprehensive and reliable study abroad resource on the web. The data comes from the Institute of International Education's renowned Academic Year Abroad and Short-term Study Abroad books. Students can search for programs by country, language, subject and other criteria using a general or advanced search form.
The Benefits of Studying Abroad
What do you do if your child comes home from college with a study abroad brochure in hand, gushing about wanting to live in another country? Before writing it off as childish whim, take this opportunity to discover just how rewarding and beneficial studying abroad can be.
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Help Your Student Find the Right Program
Your child wants to study abroad, and now your family faces the challenge of selecting the right program that will give your student the best possible cultural and educational experience.
Financial Aid for Study Abroad
Many students are surprised to learn that their existing financial aid, including their federal aid, is frequently transferable to studying abroad. Be sure to check with your own study abroad and financial aid offices on campus for the details.
Health and Safety
As a parent, you are no doubt concerned with your child's safety while he or she is studying abroad. You want your child to have the extraordinary experience of living and studying in another country, but you do not want him or her to have anything to fear.