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Travel Study Payment

Once you are registered, a bill for the coming semester will automatically be generated. It is your responsibility to make the necessary arrangements to pay your bill on time, just as you normally would at Otis.

Payment Deadlines: Spring Programs - Dec. 15th.  Fall Programs - June 15th
Program costs will be added to your student account, in addition to your tuition.

To discuss payment plan options please speak with Student Accounts.
Make your program payment at Otis Self Service:

  • Electronic Check (ACH) with no service fee
  • Credit Card: MasterCard, American Express, Discover are accepted with a 2.75% service fee. (Visa is not accepted)
  • Increase your current TuitionPay payment plan
  • Enroll in the Spring Only 5-Pay payment plan at TuitionPay.com
  • In person by check at the Cashiers Window


For questions regarding program payment options, contact the Student Accounts Office in Room 209, by phone (310) 665-6838 or email studentaccounts@otis.edu

 

FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid can be applied towards travel study programs. The first step for any student interested in financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply online at www.fafsa.gov. Visit the financial aid office at www.otis.edu/financial-aid or Ahmanson Building, 203 Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5pm Tel: 310 665 6880 for details.
Students studying abroad are also eligible to apply for additional loans and in some cases grants and scholarships to help pay for the trip. Students in travel study programs have extra expenses such as transportation costs. This is taken into consideration when awarding financial aid.
No aid can be disbursed before classes begin; therefore, students will be responsible for all deposits. Planning ahead of time for funds to arrive ahead of time is critical. Any students with questions regarding V.A. benefits in relation to travel study should contact the Otis V.A. Certifying Official in the Registration.

 

Financial Aid Websites

1.   Department of Education
2.   Guide to Financial Aid

Scholarship Search Engines

1.   Adventures In Education
2.   Careers & Colleges Scholarship Search
3.   The Center for Global Education
4.   Disaboom Scholarship Network
5.   DiversityAbroad
6.   FastWeb
7.   Free Scholarship Search
8.   GoAbroad.com
9. Institute of International Education Study Abroad Funding
10. International Education Financial Aid
11. International Scholarships
12. Late-Deadline Scholarships
13. Proyecto Visión for Youth with Disabilities 
14. Sallie Mae
15. Scholarships.com
16. Scholarships4Students
17. Scholarship Portal
18. Study Abroad.com


Study Abroad Loans

1.   StudyAbroadLoans.com*

*Please note that we are in no way affiliated or partnered with this lender.

FUNDRAISING

1. Request financial gifts or loans instead of birthday or holiday gifts.
2. Write a letter to all of your relatives and family friends, asking for financial
     support in exchange for framed photos/paintings of your trip.
3. Contact your local newspaper and ask to be paid for a series of columns/photos
     to be sent from abroad.
4. Organize an Art Show/Sale
5. Hold a garage, flea, or rummage sale.
6. Ask friends to join you in raising money by painting, cleaning,
    or car wash services.
7. Organize an event where you and/or some friends offer workshops for a
     reasonable fee (wine & art party, cooking, painting, stained glass making, woodworking, etc.).
8. Sell coffee and baked goods with a sign stating your purpose.
9. Collect used books, CDs, computer software, etc. and have a sale.
10. Ask your church, synagogue, or temple to sponsor a special offering, dinner,
      or raffle and give the proceeds for travel study.
11. Approach stores for donated supplies (such as clothes, camping gear, equipment, etc.).
12. Find out if your parents' employers have a scholarship program for their children.
13. Ask your employer to make a cash advance to be paid back through payroll
      deduction. (No harm in asking!)
14. SAVE YOUR MONEY
15. Go Fund Me is an online site that will assist you in raising money. www.gofundme.com