Financial Aid may be available for you to pay for all or part of your program. Please read the following information carefully.

Should you decide to apply for Financial Aid, you must complete the attached form and submit it to your Financial Aid Office immediately.

We suggest that you submit this information to your Financial Aid office no later than 120 days prior to program departure. This will give your Financial Aid Officer time to process your request.

After your form is completed, you must return it to CAPA. It is your responsibility to return it to CAPA no later than 70 days prior to departure to be eligible for the deferred payment schedule.

SEND TO:
CAPA
210 Union Wharf
Boston, MA, 02109
FAX: (857) 207-3324

Questions and Answers

Q. Do I qualify?
A. Many students qualify for some type of Financial Aid. Your institution's Financial Aid Office will determine your qualifications, so apply early. Some examples of Financial Aid which can be used to pay for or reimburse you for the costs to study abroad are Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, state and/or institutional aid, scholarships and even private loans (i.e. Wells Fargo).

Q. How much aid can I receive?
A. This depends upon the cost of your program. All program costs as well as tuition and living expenses can be itemized in your Financial Aid application.

Q. What about deferred payments?
A. Financial Aid recipients who have submitted this completed form to CAPA no later than 70 days prior to program departure will have deferred payment deadlines. You must pay 30% of the total program fees by 70 days prior to departure. The balance of the program fees will be due 30 days prior to departure.

How to Apply

1. Fill out the CAPA program application form and send in your $300 deposit.
2. Set up an appointment to meet with your Financial Aid Advisor as soon as possible. They will advise what types of aid are available and what amount(s) you are eligible to receive.
3. Work with your Financial Aid Advisor/Officer to complete the Financial Aid Disbursement Form.
4. Return the completed form to CAPA no later than 70-days prior to departure along with your 30% payment. Failure to send both by the deadline could result in your cancellation from the program.
5. 30% of the Program Fee is due at 70 days prior to departure even if your are waiting for Financial Aid to be disbursed. You will be assessed a $100 late fee and are subject to being cancelled from the program if you do not submit this amount.

Please print out and fill in your CAPA Financial Aid Disbursement Form located here.