# Funding Resources

**Source**: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/funding
**Parent**: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad

Selecting the right international opportunity includes a well thought out financial plan. Start charting your plan today.

## Determining the Cost of an Education Abroad Experience

The actual cost of education abroad includes tuition, housing, school materials, transportation and travel logistics. We offer low-cost programs that make education abroad accessible for any budget.

Look at the ['Real Cost' budgeting worksheet](https://utexas.box.com/v/real-cost-worksheet) (PDF) and compare your expenses at UT with program expenses that you can find on each program page on our [searchable programs list](https://utdirect.utexas.edu/io/abroad/pgm_list/).

Speak with an Education Abroad Program Coordinator to discuss these programs and explore the options below to help you financially plan for your education abroad program.

## Learn More

### [Scholarships](https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/funding/scholarships)

Search for scholarships specific to your program, destination and considerations.

### [First Generation](https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/funding/first-generation)

UT Austin offers support and scholarships for first-generation college students.

### [Financial Aid and Loans](https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/funding/financial-aid)

Use federal grant and loan programs to support your education abroad experience.

### [Veterans](https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/funding/veterans)

Learn how to apply your benefits to offset the costs of your experience abroad.

### [Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan](https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/funding/texas-tuition-promise-fund)

Use your TGTP toward tuition expenses associated with your program.

### [Expenses](https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/funding/expenses)

Identify the expenses and deadlines associated with your program.

### [Mexico Travel Support](https://global.utexas.edu/gateways/mexico/viva-travel-grant-complimentary-flights-mexico)

The Viva Travel Grant provides complimentary flights to Mexico for eligible students.