Study Abroad Programs and Coursework Taken Outside of UT

To use financial aid funds for a study abroad program or for coursework taken outside of UT, students must submit the completed Transient Agreement to their financial aid counselor. The financial aid counselor will use this form to initiate a Consortium Agreement with the abroad program (or transient school) for the administration of their aid.

UT scholarships may be used only in conjunction with a University-approved tuition exchange program. Students may not apply University scholarships to external programs. However, if the student studies abroad for a period of one year or less and returns to UT in the semester immediately following the education abroad program, UT scholarships will be reinstated.

This policy is null and void if the coursework has not been approved in advance by UT or if the student fails to attain the grades or academic scores necessary for transfer credit.

As the home school, UT is responsible for administering your financial aid and reporting enrollment. Students seeking credit at any institution outside of UT (whether Study Abroad program or taking courses at a school close to home during breaks) must be approved in advance by the appropriate departments at UT using the Transient Credit Request form available on SpartanWeb or in the Academic Advising Office. This is to ensure that the coursework you are taking will transfer to UT and be applicable towards your UT degree.