Education Abroad

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Developing and Implementing Programs (from a U.S. Campus)

Funding and Financing

Office Administration

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Student Advising

Student Health and Safety

Achieving Affordable and Equitable Participation in Education Abroad

Students often cite finances as a barrier to international experiences. In an effort to engage all students in transformative international experiences, institutions should consider their education abroad offerings with an eye towards affordability and equity among program choices, while ensuring

Management Content Coordinator (EA KC)

Committee: Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EA KC) Position: Management Content Coordinator Term Dates: Two-year term, renewable for one term (maximum of 4 years) The volunteers who lead the Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EA KC) strive to sustain and develop timely resources, tools, and

Large-Scale Data Collection to Promote Education Abroad: Campus Barriers and Facilitators

Download the July 2021 Report By Donald L. Rubin, PhD, and Leah Mason, EdD In this edition of Trends & Insights, we explore how international educators can best obtain the information necessary to bolster the future of U.S. education abroad programs following this moment of historic regrouping and

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How the U.S. State Department Can Save Study Abroad (and You Can, Too)

May 31, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic brought study abroad programs to a grinding halt last year, with tremendous financial ramifications for higher education and interruptions to the academic and professional growth of U.S. students who seek an enriching experience to help launch their careers. The return of study

Establishing an International Travel Risk Committee

May 18, 2021

Every college, university, and provider organization regardless of size needs to analyze multiple sources of risk for international activities. The health, safety, and security of program participants, staff, and faculty is always of utmost importance. Crisis Management & Risk Assessment and Student

Assessing Travel Risk Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 18, 2021

The NAFSA EAKC Health and Safety Subcommittee and the EARP Committee created this resource to assist education abroad offices in assessing risk of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The information provided is meant to be adapted to your institution’s needs, as a starting point or resource to add

Socially Distant but Engaged: Best Practice in Digital Outreach and Social Media

During the pandemic, international programs have had to find new and creative ways to stay engaged with prospective students. A cross-NAFSA panel of study abroad practitioners and admissions leaders shared their experiences with social media and highlighted the best and most effective practices.

Restarting Education Abroad

May 6, 2021

On May 6, 2021, NAFSA's Education Abroad Knowledge Community's subcommittee on health and safety hosted a Peer-to-Peer Perspective roundtable on Restarting Education Abroad. One of the most challenging decisions facing education abroad professionals today is when to “re-open” study abroad programs

Education Department Updates HEERF FAQs

On September 30, 2021, the Department of Education (DoEd) released an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) grants under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. A prior, May, 2021, FAQ revision had reversed a narrow position taken by

COVID-19 Impact Research Brief: Virtual Exchanges at Community Colleges

May 4, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected higher education worldwide. Two NAFSA member leaders, Kimberley Cossey, MA, (2021 registrar for Region VIII) and Heidi Fischer, PhD (2021 chair for Region VIII), have coauthored a research brief detailing how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted virtual exchange program