Education Abroad

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Funding and Financing

Office Administration

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Student Advising

Student Health and Safety

Cuba Placed Back on List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

Cuba was added back to the U.S. Department of State's list of State Sponsors of Terrorism effective January 12, 2021, in the final days of the Trump administration. It had previously been removed from the list on May 29, 2015, under the Obama administration. Currently there are four countries

COVID-19 Liability Waivers for Participation in Education Abroad

The resumption of some education abroad offerings in fall 2020 prompted institutions to add new, COVID-specific language into participation liability waivers or notifications for students. Education abroad offices should always consult with their legal counsel and risk management offices on

The Biden Administration Regulatory Freeze Memorandum

Memorandum: Regulatory Freeze Pending Review. January 20, 2021. Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, from Biden Chief of Staff Ronald Klain at the direction of President Biden. Published in the Federal Register at 86 FR 7424 (January 28, 2021). Sets varied temporary stops

Biden Administration Immigration Portal

July 22, 2022

This NAFSA page contains links to significant immigration-related changes and initiatives especially relevant to higher education, instituted by the administration of President Joe Biden. ( Click here to review executive actions taken under the prior Trump administration). NAFSA Recommendations to

Crisis Management and Mental Health Publications

One major lesson from 2020: Plan how to respond to crises and support colleagues and students during tough times—before the need arises. To help international educators care for themselves, their students, and their colleagues, NAFSA provides resources for preparing for whatever the future may hold.

Intersection Between International Education and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

This Collegial Conversation explored the intersection between international education and diversity, equity and inclusion. The two fields are so related and so different, our goal is to provide guidance on the successes and challenges of this intersection. Panelists, Eddie Contreras (University of

“Access is the Minimum:” Viewing Education Abroad through a Social Justice Lens

December 14, 2020

For the last three and half years, I’ve worked at Gallaudet University, the world’s first and only university designed to be barrier-free for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing, to find ways to make education abroad accessible to Gallaudet students. Since the Americans with Disabilities Act

Understanding CDC Travel Health Notices

April 20, 2022

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses Travel Health Notices (THN) to “inform travelers and clinicians about current health issues that impact travelers’ health, like disease outbreaks, special events or gatherings, and natural disasters, in destinations around the world.”

France Visa Updates – Study Abroad in 2021

November 13, 2020

Get the latest updates from members of NAFSA’s Consular Affairs Liaison subcommittee as you plan for 2021 programs including VFS Global processes, documentation required by the consulate, and of the French government. Please note all persons entering France must present a negative COVID PCR test

Education Abroad Diversity and Inclusion Within Our Team at Home

Education abroad professionals inherently work cross-culturally as a natural function of our work. But how do we create, enhance, and promote diversity and inclusion within our staff? Now more than ever the need for inclusive practices within the workplace is important and necessary for education