Why Study Abroad?


  Studying abroad is more than a chance to see new places and meet new people. It can help you build skills for your future career.

Personal & Professional Growth.

  • Get hands-on experience in your field
  • Strengthen your independence, confidence, and problem-solving skills
  • Develop language skills you can't get from a textbook
  • Build a resume that stands out to employers. 73% of employers say study abroad experience is important when evaluating resumes for junior-level positions

Participating in the FVTC Study Abroad Program Pays Off:

  • Nearly 1 in 4 alumni say studying abroad directly helped them land their first job  (Source: GLO)
  • More than 90% of education abroad alumni say the experience helped them build job skills  (Source: NAFSA)
  • Business graduates who studied abroad earned $4,100+ more in their first job than peers who didn't (Source: GLO)
  • 64% of employers say graduates with international experience are given greater professional responsibility (Source: SSA)

FVTC Study Abroad Students Succeed

  • 92% of FVTC Study Abroad participants either graduated or enrolled in the next term after completing their program.
  • Employers want workers with strong Employability Essentials. Studying abroad gives FVTC students the chance to build these important skills

Discover the world while preparing for your future. FVTC’s Study Abroad opportunities offer hands-on international experiences that enhance cultural awareness, strengthen career readiness, and broaden your global perspective.

 

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Study Abroad Funding

Financial Aid

Study Abroad is financial aid eligible if you are earning academic credit that is fulfilling a requirement of your degree program (including elective credits). This includes Federal Financial Aid and any FVTC scholarships. Title IV of the Higher Education Act guarantees that students can use federal aid for any approved Study Abroad programs.

Please be aware that if you are a DEPENDENT student, additional loans may need to be requested through the Parent PLUS Loan.

Note: If a study abroad class is added after the 10th business day of the semester, your Federal PELL award will not be adjusted to reflect the change in credit status.

Scholarship

World Languages & Cultures Office offers a competitive scholarship to students who apply for and participate on a study abroad program. You will find additional information on the process of applying for this scholarship within the Study Abroad Application.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.

Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully funded summer overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and building relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, CLS provides opportunities to a diverse range of students from across the United States at every level of language learning.

Fund for Education Abroad
Scholarships and ongoing support to students with financial need who are underrepresented among the U.S. study-abroad population.

Payment Plan

Log onto your MyFVTC account to set up a payment plan. This option will allow you to pay your tuition costs over the course of three months rather than in one lump sum.

A New Perspective

Advantages of Studying Abroad

Study Abroad Builds Your Employability Essentials

At FVTC, students build Employability Essentials that help them succeed in the workplace. Studying abroad can help you develop these skills even faster.

Employability Essentials and how Study Abroad builds it:

  • Adaptability: Gain confidence and learn to adapt as you experience life in a new country and culture.
  • Reasoning: Problem-solving in unfamiliar situations sharpens critical thinking on the fly.
  • Collaboration: Traveling and learning alongside a group builds teamwork, empathy, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Communication: Build your communication skills while connecting with people from around the world.
  • Social Responsibility: Immersion in another culture builds global awareness and appreciation for diverse perspectives.

FVTC Supports You

From planning your trip to returning home, FVTC will be there to support you every step of the way:

  • In-depth cultural preparation before you depart
  • Help navigating travel logistics
  • Academic guidance from FVTC faculty and staff
  • Support exploring funding and financing options
  • Connect what you learn in class to real experiences in another country. Study abroad helps you learn about new cultures while building skills for school and your future career.
  • Earn Credit. Gain Perspective. Build Your Future. Earn college credit while learning about new cultures and building skills for your future career.

 

Summer, Semester and Academic Year Study Abroad Options

Fox Valley Tech also provides additional study abroad options through partnering organizations, offering an even wider range of opportunities to select from.

 

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Please reach out to see how the program you are interested in participating through counts towards your academic program and its eligibility for financial aid. 

If you need help with budgeting and financing tools or internship opportunities, our Study Abroad Manager can provide assistance. Contact Samantha Rosario with our Study Abroad program.

Students requesting disability-related accommodations during their FVTC Study Abroad course are encouraged to contact Disability Services at (920)-735-2569 or email disabilityservices@fvtc.edu

Disability Services offices are located on the Appleton Campus in room E122, and the Oshkosh Riverside Campus Room 101. 


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Contact Us

Languages, Business Training, or
Translation / Interpretation Services

Email: Leah Caceres
Phone: 920-993-5159
Study Abroad
Email: Samantha Rosario
Phone: 920-735-4844
Text: 920-585-0950