NAFSA’s Education Abroad Regulatory Practice (EA RP) Committee is charged with identifying and monitoring regulatory practice issues that affect the ability of U.S. students to study abroad. Some regulatory issues require liaison work with U.S. or foreign government officials while other issues are referred to knowledge communities for action through the development of practice resources and education offerings. Below you will find resources and additional information in many regulatory practice areas.
Report an EA Issue
Inform the Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee (EA RP) about emerging trends or regulatory challenges related to U.S. students studying abroad.
Request EA Visa Help
Request help from the Consular Affairs Liaison Subcommittee for help with student visa issues for U.S. citizens participating in education abroad programs (NAFSA members only).
Essential Federal Regulations for Education Abroad
On-demand, e-Learning.
Understand the basic federal regulations that govern privacy, discrimination, and mandatory reporting.
Understanding Financial Aid for Education Abroad
On-demand, e-Learning
Identify successful ways an education abroad office can support students as they navigate through funding and financial aid questions related to their study abroad program.
Visa Advising for Education Abroad
On-demand, e-Learning.
Develop skills and strategies to advise students on visas for study abroad.