Study Abroad Association has launched a nationwide initiative to sustainably increase study abroad participation at community and technical colleges 25% by 2020.

We know how important it is for study abroad programs to be affordable while still authentic and top-quality. Since 2009, we have been working with community colleges to build customized programs suited for each institution’s unique needs and goals.

Using a blanket approach and offering the same programs to all institutions instead of catering to the specific needs of each college oftentimes means the programs are too cost-prohibitive, or that the programs’ academic areas are not best suited for the students.

We understand that every institution and every class is different, and we are ready to not only help build your 100% customized program, but to also assist you in the entire process, from start to finish.

Our custom strategies for international education at community and technical colleges are a new path to increasing study abroad participation and diversity, to ensure more students and faculty have access to life-enriching educational opportunities.

This Initiative consists of two parts: offering special programs as part of this Initiative that were created with community colleges in mind, and utilizing our extensive free benefits and services that in some cases have increased participation at colleges by 100%. Click here for the entire list, which include benefits such as consultations, discounts, faculty grants, workshops, and more.

All of our Community College Initiative programs receive special pricing to help promote international education and the program’s area of study. In every program, we ensure that course requirements are being met to qualify for 3 credit hour courses, which allows students to apply the program to their degree and use financial aid toward the overall program price.

Join us for this Initiative and bring new study abroad opportunities to your faculty and students, broadening their horizons and offering them life-changing study abroad and travel experiences!

For more information, download our brochure, view one of our top programs in the Initiative below, or browse more programs at the bottom of the page.