Study Abroad
Today's global challenges demand international competence.
Americans who study abroad for academic credit; engage in service and experiential learning, internships and research; or study foreign areas and languages are far better prepared for the demands of the twenty-first century.
Below is the latest information on legislative and federal activity affecting study abroad for U.S. students, as well as links to reports, surveys, and statistics related to study abroad.
Legislative and Federal Activity
February 23, 2010
New Bill Introduced in the House to Open Travel to Cuba
February 22, 2010
NAFSA Is Working to Address GI Benefits for Study Abroad
January 21, 2010
The Winner of the 2009 Student Diplomat Video Contest Announced
January 27, 2010
U.S. Senate Defeats Coburn's Amendment to Reduce Federal Funding
November 20, 2009
Representative Berman and Senator Lugar Call for End to Travel Ban
November 13, 2009
President Appoints DAS for International Education at the Department of Education
June 10, 2009
House Passes Simon Study Abroad Bill
June 9, 2009
More than 40 organizations send letter to the Hill in support of Simon Study Abroad Act
May 20, 2009
House Committee Approves Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Including the Simon Bill
May 14, 2009
Rep. Berman Introduces Simon Act As Part of Foreign Relations Bill
May 13, 2009
Secretary Clinton Highlights Importance of Study Abroad in NYU Commencement Address
April 14, 2009
President Announces Some Changes in U.S. Policy Toward Cuba
March 18, 2009
NAFSA Letter to the President: Please Repeal Restrictions on Academic Travel to Cuba
March 11, 2009
President Signs Bill that Increases Funding for Exchanges and Loosens Some Restrictions on Travel to Cuba
February 25, 2009
Senators Durbin and Wicker Introduce the Simon Study Abroad Bill
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