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Studying at UC Berkeley will impact the rest of your life. In this visiting student program, you will have a great learning experience that will give you an advantage when applying to graduate school or a future job. Make sure your story involves one of the most renowned universities in the world!

For a semester or full academic year, you can choose the courses that most interest you—and fit with your academic goals. Study alongside other UC Berkeley students while taking new and innovative classes that you wouldn't find at your home university. Learn from UC Berkeley's distinguished professors—who are esteemed professionals in their academic and research fields—on a culturally diverse campus.

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Renowned Academics Fit Your Goals

Choose from thousands of courses —either those you can't find at your home university or those that will provide transfer credit toward earning your degree.

During your semester or year-long visiting student experience, you'll take courses on the beautiful Berkeley campus. Each semester, you can enroll in a variety of UC Berkeley classes for a minimum of 12 units and a maximum of 18 units total of credit-bearing courses. Research opportunities are also available!

Take courses in your major with other Berkeley students in popular subject areas such as:

• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Social Sciences

Note: The list of approved Business and Economics classes changes every semester.

Small Class Sizes

71% of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students.

Campus Classes

To view available courses , select the academic term, then the subject you are interested in. If you're interested in taking a series of focused courses in a single subject area, you may be interested in our business or physics tracks.

You will have the opportunity to take some graduate-level courses with the approval of the faculty and campus departments. You must meet the listed prerequisite requirements to be eligible for any course. The following graduate departments will not allow the enrollment of visiting students, which includes but is not limited to, Business, Economics, Data Science, Physics, Law and the College of Environmental Design (includes undergraduate-level courses).

Transfer Courses!

Units earned in this program can be transferred back to your home university, or help prepare you for graduate and professional schools.

What do the letters and numbers mean in a course title? How will this help me transfer units? Read about our course letters and numbers .

Study Alongside Berkeley Students

Spring 2023 graduate Janik Sauerbier:

"A highlight for me was the chance to work together with Berkeley students within the courses. You're really engaged together in the projects and in the coursework."

Join a Diverse Academic Community

Study alongside other UC Berkeley and international students —build your community of global friendships.

Meet fellow students from all over the U.S. and from around the world!

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Make new friends: During your program, you will become part of an academic community. This community is a valuable resource—you can participate in study groups to prepare for exams and use the expertise of your fellow classmates to get feedback about class assignments. Other students are also a good source of advice and recommendations on local activities and making the most out of your time in Berkeley.

Imagine Yourself Studying in Berkeley

“For me, one of the experiences going into the Unforgettable memory box is my time at Berkeley, and I am fairly certain that it will stay there for as long as I walk this planet. If you want to go to a university that, in addition to being the Number 1 public university in the world (shout out!!), has people from all around the world gathered in one place, Berkeley's the deal. I have hands-down never seen such life, different cultures and unity in a more diverse group of people—ever. There is something and someone for everyone. If you engage in the social life of Berkeley, you will find what you're looking for and never have an unwanted lonely moment. ”

—Spring 2022 graduate Christian Johnsrud

Being a Cal Bear From Day One

Outside of the classroom, join numerous activities being held on campus every day:

1,200 Student Clubs and Organizations: Join a pre-professional group. Or take part in one of our unique clubs, such as Hackers@Berkeley and Skateboarding Crew of Berkeley.

Museums, Film Archives and Concerts: Hosting famous musicians, artists and speakers is a daily occurrence at Berkeley.

34 Club Sports and Endless Intramural Teams: Join an intramural group, work out in one of four state-of-the-art recreational centers or enjoy off-campus sports like snowboarding or surfing.

“Hey, I'm Sophie and I'm a computer science and finance major from Norway. After just a month at Berkeley, I have already felt positively uplifted by being part of such an energetic environment empowered by diverse, wonderful students, passionate professors and the many opportunities that sunny California offers!”

—Spring 2022 graduate Sophie Bjertnaes

Focus on Your Future: Career Development and Coaching Course

In this 1–unit class, you will get a step ahead in your future plans by identifying your strengths, building your emotional intelligence and applying them in a professional setting through tangible skill building. Take advantage of coaching, workshops, guest speakers and career panels.

At the end of the course, you will:

• Understand the Bay Area and Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem through exposure to industry experts
• Be a more effective verbal, nonverbal and written communicator
• Grow your cross-cultural competencies
• Acquire personal branding skills, including crafting a résumé and cover letter, networking and interviewing

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Program Details

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Scholarships are available. Get tips on writing a compelling scholarship essay!

Fees include:

• Housing advice and visa support
• Orientation to Berkeley
• Personal academic advising
• Immersive trips around the Bay Area
• Graduate school admissions and career services support
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Access to campus services (libraries, recreational services, local transit pass and more!)

Fees do not include:

• Travel and housing costs
• Meals or daily expenses

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Admission Requirements

Applications are open to university students (undergraduate and graduate levels) and recent graduates.

Minimum Academic Requirements

Minimum completion of 1 academic term is required.

Minimum English-Language Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must submit official evidence of English-language proficiency.   Exceptions to this requirement are made.

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Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

• At-a-Glance

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program provides grants to approximately 850 foreign scholars from over 100 countries to conduct post-doctoral research at U.S. institutions from an academic semester to a full academic year. 

Program Length

Eligibility and application overview.

To participate in the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, the applicant must:

• Hold a doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or experience at the time of application
• Have sufficient proficiency in the English language to carry out the project

Country-Specific Information

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What is a visiting student researcher? A visiting student researcher is typically a current doctoral student in their home country who wishes to advance their research for a short period of time (typically 6-10 months) at a U.S. institution. They seek an affiliation with a specific faculty member at an institution and do not take credit-bearing classes. As their research is intended to be a full-time activity, visiting student researchers cannot engage in other work opportunities. Visiting student researchers are expected to start their programs within the academic year (August – May) following selection. As Fulbright is both an academic and cultural exchange program, visiting student researchers must live in the U.S. community of the host institution where they are affiliated and are expected to engage with the local U.S. community.

Who can host? University or non-profit research institutions that can offer in-person advising on the candidate’s research topic. To host the visiting student researcher, there must be a point of contact at the host university or non-profit institution that can act as an advisor during the duration of the visiting student researcher’s affiliation.

What is required/expected of a hosting institution? Through the Fulbright grant the visiting student researcher will receive ASPE health benefit coverage and J-1 visa sponsorship. They may also receive funding to cover their living expenses, although this varies by country program. From the hosting institution, the researcher may need access to computer facilities, library borrowing privileges, workspace, access to appropriate laboratories, access to health services and on-campus or off-campus housing resources. The visiting student researcher is expected to conduct independent research while utilizing the resources available to them. 

The host’s responsibility is to act as an advisor that can help introduce the resources available to the researcher and provide general guidance on the research subject. Hosts are expected to meet in-person with visiting student researchers regularly throughout the research period, but the frequency of these meetings should be determined by the visiting student researcher and the host. Depending on the nature of the research projects, some projects may necessitate nearly daily meetings while others may only require meeting once a month. The host contact will be required to understand the participant’s progress and complete a full-time engagement form and a mid-program progress report to certify that the Visiting Student Researcher’s program is progressing as expected and that they are engaging in full-time program related research activities.  

How the placement process works: For candidates whose placements are arranged by IIE, the IIE placement team reviews the candidate’s research objective and experience and reviews US faculty profiles, research interests, and courses taught to determine academic research fit. The placement team will reach out to the potential US hosting institutions to discuss the candidate’s research interest and objective. Once the faculty member or department has expressed interest in hosting a candidate, the placement team will review and confirm affiliation requirements of the hosting institution and finalize any application requirements. Please note that in some countries, students may be responsible for organizing their placement directly with the host institution.

After the affiliation has been accepted/approved: Both the Fulbright grantee and the host should be in touch with one another before the arrival of the visiting student researcher. Before arrival it is beneficial to discuss housing resources, onboarding requirements, and any other necessary information that may be helpful to settling in. 

Erasmus Mundus scholarships for visiting scholars

Erasmus Mundus scholarships for visiting scholars are destined for scholars of recognized excellence to carry out research, teaching, or student tutoring at one of the GEMMA Consortium institutions.

The GEMMA Selection Committee chooses the best candidates on the basis of CVs, publications, academic merit, motivation, recommendations, language skills, etc. The European Commission confirms this selection and assigns the grants.

Under the Erasmus Mundus II framework, the amount of the scholar grant is 1.200 € per week for a 2 to 4 week-long visit . The total amount of the grant will vary from 2.400 € (for a two-week stay) to 4.800 € (for a four-week stay). All other possible expenses will have to be covered by the scholarship holder him/herself. The GEMMA Consortium decides on the duration of each visit and the International Relations Office establishes the grant payment scheme, which is communicated to the grantees in advance.

Mobility options

EMMC scholarships will be awarded to European and Third-Country scholars in accordance with the following criteria:

• Third Country scholars enrolled in any third-country Higher Education Institution can make visits to any of the European partner institutions.
• Third Country scholars can select : University of Granada (Spain, coordinator), University of Bologna (Italy), Central European University (Vienna, Austria), University of York (United Kingdom), University of Lodz (Poland), University of Oviedo (Spain) and University of Utrecht (the Netherlands).

Attention : due to technical problems, there are some mistakes in the application form. Although CEU-Hungary is offered in the form, the master GEMMA is developed in the campus based in Vienna, Austria, not in Budapest, Hungary. Also, the University of Hull is not longer available for visits, but if you are interested in a British university, you can choose our partner the University of York.

• European scholars enrolled in one of the centers that participate in GEMMA (within any European HEI acting as a full partner of GEMMA) can make visits to any of the Consortium universities or Third-Country partner institutions.
• European scholars can select : Any of the Consortium Universities or GEMMA Partner Universities: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, University of Buenos Aires, The State University of Campinas in Sao Paulo, University of Chile, Florida International University, Technological Institute of Santo Domingo, National University of Colombia; National Autonomous University of Mexico; University of Columbia; University of Redlands; University of New York; UNESCO Chair in a Culture of Peace and Education of the University of Loja; Centre for Women's Studies Zagreb and UNESCO Chair on Women of the University of La Habana (Cuba).

Eligibility

(Please see the instructions for application and the list of required documents available in the Application for scholars section of this website.)

• Scholars must be in possession of a PhD degree and demonstrate outstanding academic and/or professional experience.
• Scholars must bring concrete added value to the delivery of the programme.
• Only candidates who have been accepted by GEMMA in accordance with its specific scholar selection criteria are eligible for a scholarship.

Obligations

Scholars holding an Erasmus Mundus scholarship within the GEMMA programme must:

• Commit themselves to actively participating in the Master's course activities.
• Spend a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of three months at the partner HEIs (the duration of each individual visit will be decided upon by the Consortium annually).
• Carry out teaching, research, student tutoring activities in the European partner HEIs (for scholars from Third-Country HEIs) and in the Third-Country full or associated partner HEIs (for scholars from European partner HEIs).
• Bring concrete added value to the course and students (through teaching of specific classes, leading and participating in seminars or workshops, monitoring and tutoring student research/project activities, participating in thesis reviews, preparing new teaching modules, etc.).
• Contribute, after their visiting scholar activities, to the promotion and dissemination of the Erasmus Mundus Programme in general, and the EMMC concerned in particular.

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Visiting scholars and researchers.

UC provides opportunities for faculty, junior faculty and advanced graduate candidates to collaborate with UC faculty, conduct research, and further their academic and professional development.

Eligibility and Fees

The Visiting Scholar/Researcher program is right for you if you are a faculty member or an advanced graduate student seeking to conduct short-term independent research or participate in research collaborations with UC faculty. Studies may range from three weeks to six months. You will not receive a transcript, be an enrolled student or be eligible for UC student housing or student services. Post-doctoral appointees (paid researchers who have not yet held a teaching position) are not eligible.

UCEAP will pay campuswide visitor fees and the fee for issuance of the DS-2019.  You will receive library access through the host department but access to office, lab or studio space may or may not be available. Be prepared to pay for non-campuswide visitor fees, visa application fees, SEVIS fees, travel, living expenses and health insurance.

Secure an invitation

When contacting UC faculty members to request an invitation, include the following:

• Statement of purpose specific to the proposed research

Invitations must be in writing (letter or email). UC faculty and departmental contact information is available at each UC campus website. See also the UC Online Directory .

Create your UCEAP account and submit documents

Establish a login ID and password to submit your contact information and required documents. If you cannot complete the entire application in one sitting, save your information before exiting the website and complete the application at a later time. 

Prepare and save documents as .jpg, .png and .pdf files before your start the application. 

• Invitation from a UC faculty member or department
• Proof of English-language proficiency
• Personal information page of your passport 
• copy of your award/scholarship letter
• bank letter or statement in your name

Include translations if documents are not in English. If you experience technical difficulties, contact the ReciprocityHelpDesk .

Review the estimated living expenses required by each UC campus for the issue of the DS-2019 certificate of eligibility. Amounts are subject to change by the UC campus and are estimates only. Travel expenses are not included. Actual expenses may vary depending on your lifestyle and extra activities. 

2024-2025 Campus-Required Minimum Monthly Living Expenses

*UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, and UC Santa Cruz amounts include the cost of UC health insurance.

Information on obtaining a J-1 Visa 

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Health insurance is mandatory for visitors to UC. The US Department of State requires all J-1 visitors and their J-2 dependent family members to have health insurance coverage with the following minimum benefits throughout their stay:

• Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness
• Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000
• Medical evacuation expenses to the visitor's home country in the amount of $50,000
• Deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness

An insurance policy secured to meet the benefits requirements must be underwritten by an insurance corporation with an A.M. Best rating of "A-" or above, an Insurance Solvency International, Ltd. (ISI) rating of "A-I" or above, a Standard and Poor's Claims Paying Ability rating of "A-" or above, or a Weiss Research, Inc. rating of B+ or above. Alternatively, visitors may hold a policy that is backed by the full faith and credit of the government of the exchange visitor's home country.

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International visiting researchers

The University welcomes research visits from international academics.

The University welcomes applications from academics who are employed at a university overseas for visits of between one month and one year. If you would like to visit Oxford for less than a month, you also have the option of visiting Oxford’s libraries and attending research seminars as an independent researcher.

We accept two types of visiting researchers:

• Visiting scholars (those who are research-active academic staff at other institutions)
• Doctoral researchers visiting Oxford (who are registered as doctoral students at another institution)

Graduate students who are interested in spending time studying under the supervision of an Oxford academic can apply for  Recognised Student status .

The Oxford University Welcome Service  provides practical information on coming to Oxford from abroad.

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Visiting-PhDs

The University of Vienna welcomes Visiting-PhD students from all over the world. The Visiting PhD Programme is a "non-degree-seeking" programme for guest PhDs who would like to spend a research period at the University of Vienna, lasting a maximum of one year. Following the stay, PhD candidates return to their respective home-universities. Visiting-PhDs are enrolled at the university to run their research projects, participate in courses and pass exams as well as to benefit from university's services (libraries, Center for Doctoral Studies, computer-services, etc.).

How can I apply for a Visiting-PhD research stay?

In order to enroll you as a Visiting PhD, we need written confirmation of your mentoring professor at the University of Vienna. It is within the scope of your responsibility to contact a professor and negotiate the mentoring during your research stay at the University of Vienna. As soon as an agreement is reached, we kindly ask you and your mentor to get in touch with us. For the subsequent steps please prepare the following:

• copy of your master diploma in German or English
• passport photo 35x45mm
• copy of your identity card or passport

Please be aware that the University of Vienna does not provide particular funding for Visiting-PhDs. Funding possibilities can be found here.

Visiting PhDs do not pay tuition fees (only the student union's fee).

As a Visiting PhD at the University of Vienna you will for sure spend an exciting time here by getting to know a new research group and exploring a new city.

You have access to the following services of the University of Vienna:

Courses at the faculty.

The faculties are offering course for PhD candidates. These you will find in the course directory . Online registration is possible for almost all courses. In the course catalogue you will find the application periods and the link to the registration via u:space.

Events organized by the doctoral schools

The doctoral schools are very active in bringing doctoral candidates and researchers from the faculty together by different events. Please check the website of the doctoral school you are affiliated to. An overview of the schools you will find here .

Workshops in transferable skills and events from the Center for Doctoral Studies

Every semester, workshops on topics such as literature research and management, academic writing and publishing, time and project management etc. are offered by the Center for Doctoral Studies. Additionally, there are events on topics like well-being or postdoc funding programmes. Check out the website .

Vienna University Library

Of course, you have access to all services our library is offering. With the u:card you already have a valid library card. Inform yourself about the different research tools and services on the website of the Vienna University Library . 

Vienna University Computer Center

The u:account is your personal access to the IT services of the University of Vienna. Students receive a personal e-mail address including a mailbox free of charge as part of their u:account. It is essential to activate and check these e-mails regularly, because important information for example concerning the courses you registered for are sent to this e-mail address. How to activate the account and what services you can profit from can be found on the website .

University Sports Institute

From aqua fitness to ball sports, gymnastics, or popular new sports such as Zumba – the University Sports Institute Vienna offers more than 1,200 courses (from over 120 different types of sport) in modern sports facilities all over Vienna. Check them out on the website . 

Language Centre of the University of Vienna

The Language Center of the University of Vienna offers language courses for German and more than 30 foreign languages. 

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Participation of Visiting Graduate Students (VGS) in research activities at UC San Diego is inherently beneficial for the University, its current students and faculty, the VGS, and the home institution. Not only does such participation increase UC San Diego’s international profile, but the inclusion of diverse perspectives accelerates the progress of research and enriches the campus climate. In addition, VGS may bring specific expertise to a given research problem that is not available on campus, and their involvement can strengthen and cement collaborative interactions between UC San Diego faculty and international colleagues.

A Visiting Graduate Student is a pre‐doctoral graduate student (PhD, MA, MS, MBA, MD, or DO) pursuing research at UC San Diego related to their degree program at their home institution. If you are currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at another University of California (UC) campus or at San Diego State University, visit this website for more information on exchange programs .

A Visiting Scholar is normally a scholar from another university, research institution, government agency or non-profit organization on leave from his/her home institution who visits the University for the purposes of participating in a University-sponsored educational program, cooperative agreement, or collaborative research project under the supervision of a UC San Diego faculty, for a short period of time. (see Visiting Scholars )

System Access

The appointment submission process for the VGS is through the Visiting Graduate Student Appointment System (VGSAS) .  VGSAS is an online administrative portal and database.

To request Department Administrator access to VGSAS, an authorized individual (MSO) must submit a ticket to Services & Support or send an e-mail to [email protected] .  Once authorized, the Department Administrator will have the authority to assign users and user roles for the Sponsoring Department.

A user’s manual can be found under the heading Documentation  upon logging into the system. In addition, staff who would like to be added to the Visiting Graduate Students staff mailing list can sign up here: Graduate Financial Support FAQs (see Graduate Student Financial Support Listservs) .

Submission Deadlines

Domestic visitors.

• Appointment material should be submitted and routed to the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs at least 1 month in advance of the start date.

International Visitors

• Appointment material should be submitted and routed to the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairsat least 3 months in advance of the start date, and earlier for international visitors who require a visa.
• Once the VGS Appointment Form has been approved, the sponsoring department or ORU will submit the appropriate visa paperwork to the International Faculty and Scholar Office (IFSO) at Global Initiatives . International students coming on F1-STEM should also note the new F-1 STEM OPT Extension Protocol below.
• Students applying for J‐1 visas should review potential visa term restrictions at: http://ifso.ucsd.edu/dept‐facilitators/j1/index.html#Minimum‐Financial‐Support  

Eligibility

A Visiting Graduate Student is a pre‐doctoral graduate student (PhD, MA, MS, MBA, MD, or DO) pursuing research at UC San Diego related to their degree program at their home institution. The VGS must be enrolled in a degree-granting program or equivalent at an institution of higher education other than the University of California, and be physically present at UC San Diego for the duration of the appointment. The UC appointment must serve an academic purpose for the unit in which they are visiting. 

A VGS should be sufficiently advanced in their course of study at their home institution to be able to contribute meaningfully to ongoing research at UC San Diego without significant additional training (typically, in or beyond the third year of study, depending on the discipline). They should also be able to demonstrate sufficient oral and written language proficiency to enable them to participate fully both in research activities and in the social and cultural life of the campus.

VGS will not be permitted to enroll in UC San Diego courses for credit unless they do so via Extension, with payment of appropriate fees by either the student or their home institution. VGS may be permitted to audit UC San Diego courses with permission of the instructor. A VGS may not be enrolled in any degree program at UC San Diego.

Appointment into this title is not for physicians with patient care or researchers with clinical activity. For an appropriate appointment, contact the School of Medicine’s Dean’s Office .

Department Responsibility

Prior to the visitor's arrival, the appointment must be approved, via the Visiting Graduate Student Appointment System (VGSAS), by a Faculty Sponsor, the department chair or organized research unit (ORU) director, and the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs.  

Acceptance of a VGS implies a commitment on the part of the host faculty member and/or department to provide, at a minimum, appropriate mentoring. Departments or programs with significant numbers of VGS should also consider arranging events to orient such students to practical and social aspects of campus life as well as US research culture, and to promote their continued engagement. In formal programs, it would be desirable to negotiate a contribution from the home institution to support such activities.

Titles and Appointment Criteria

Non-salaried visiting graduate student - visitor graduate (wos) job code 003730.

• A non-salaried VGS receives financial support for their visit from their home institution (grant, fellowship/scholarship) or personal funds.  See “Compensation” below for support level requirements.
• A non-salaried VGS does not receive financial support from their UC San Diego faculty sponsor. 
• Workers Compensation coverage is not provided to a Non‐salaried VGS.
• Effective August 2021:  Non-salaried Visiting Graduate Students must be entered into UCPath.

Salaried Visiting Graduate Student - Junior Specialist Job Codes 003329/003330

• A salaried VGS may receive partial or full support from their UC San Diego faculty sponsor via the Junior Specialist Title.  Approval for this title must be requested in advance by submitting an appointment to the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs. See “Compensation” below for support level requirements.
• All VGS are prohibited from being appointed as a Lecturer at UC San Diego or any title covered by the UAW/ASE contract with the UC system.
• For payroll entry guidelines, please see Chapter 10: Visiting Graduate Students in the Graduate Student Employment Policy & Procedures .
• Salaried VGS are eligible for Workers’ Compensation at UC San Diego if injured in the course and scope of their employment.

Terms of Service

• VGS may be appointed up to one year at a time. 
• Appointments may be extended up to an additional year without a break in service for a total of two years maximum with appropriate justification.  Departments requesting to extend a VGS appointment for longer than one year must attach a letter of exception to the amended application.  

Appointments Shorter Than 6 Months

• All VGS engaged in research activities at UC San Diego, and appointed for six months or less, must have financial support that meets the J-1 visa requirement of $2400 per month.

Appointments Longer Than 6 Months

• All VGS appointed for more than six months must have financial support comparable to that available to UC San Diego graduate students enrolled in similar disciplinary programs for the duration of their appointment. The source of support may come from their home institution (fellowship/scholarship or grant), personal funds, and/or salary from UC San Diego.
• Please see the following chart for a list of financial support levels by degree major: Visiting Graduate Student Compensation Levels .
• Regardless of the source of support, under no circumstances will the appointment of a VGS be approved if the visitor will receive support less than the minimum requirement for J1 visa holders. Under no circumstances should involvement of a VGS detract from financial support and/or resources that would be otherwise available to registered UC San Diego graduate students whether domestic or international.
• An exception approval is required when a department is requesting a salaried VGS appointment above the amount paid to a registered UC San Diego graduate student in a comparable department. 

  Junior Specialists

• I n all cases the maximum monthly dollar amount for the Junior Specialist title will be the Step 1 rate for Junior Specialists on the Represented Specialist Series, Table 24B .

Visiting Graduate Student Processing Fee

Each Visiting Graduate Student (VGS) is required to pay a $100 nonrefundable processing fee .  This is a one‐time fee that covers a period of stay up to 2 years. An additional $100 nonrefundable processing fee will be charged in the following instance: 

• there is a > 30‐day break in the appointment period and a new appointment packet is required

There are two options to pay the processing fee: 1) upon arrival at UC San Diego, the VGS may pay the fee directly at the UC San Diego Cashier's Office, or 2) the Sponsoring Department may pay the fee via UC San Diego recharge.  In all cases , the Sponsoring Department must supply an index number when submitting the original VGS appointment to the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA).

The processing fee is due on the 15th of the month following the appointment start date. For example, if the appointment begins October 1, the fee must be paid no later than November 15. If the VGS does not pay the fee by the deadline, the fee will be automatically recharged to the Sponsoring Department. For this reason, it is imperative that Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) is notified of any changes to the appointment period.

Application Procedure/Appointment Packet

All VGS must have a UC San Diego faculty sponsor who will host the visit. Prospective VGS should first contact the department chair or faculty with whom they would like to work and request an invitation. The host faculty and/or department are responsible for preparing and submitting the appointment packet three months prior to the visitor's arrival, in addition to preparing for the arrival (arranging for office space, if applicable). VGS may not enter the lab or university facility without an official approved appointment .

Dates of Visit

Start date of appointment should be a date in the future; GEPA will not accept retroactive appointment begin dates.

Summary of Research Project   

The proposed summary of research should include the specific activities and duties the applicant will perform during their visit

The following documents will be required to be uploaded in VGSAS as a condition of the VGS appointment approval process. All documents must be submitted in English.

• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Current Proof of Registration (i.e. copy of current transcript or letter from home institution) as a graduate student (PhD, Masters, or MD)
• Proof of Health Insurance, submit a copy of the completed UC San Diego International Center "Form C: Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding"
• Once the updated form is complete, it can be uploaded to the VGS application for the visitor and kept at the department level. Do not send the completed oath/patent form to GEPA.

Export Control

Before agreeing to host a VGS from a foreign country, please review the information from the UC San Diego Export Control Office. That office can provide further guidance if there is a specific concern. http://blink.ucsd.edu/sponsor/exportcontrol/

Appointment Extension

The appointment extension process for the VGS is through the Visiting Graduate Student Appointment System (VGSAS). 

The following document is required when the VGS/Sponsoring Department is requesting an appointment extension:

• Current proof of registration and/or transcript from the home institution
• Exception letter (if applicable)

NOTE: By UCOP policy, the maximum stay for VGS is a total of 2 years.  Extensions are only considered for VGS who have not met this maximum.  VGS exceeding the 2 year maximum may want to pursue admission to UC San Diego to complete their degree.

F-1 STEM OPT extension : New regulations governing the F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension are in effect as of May 10th, 2016 . In order for UC San Diego to either continue to employ or hire new F-1 students during their STEM OPT period, the institution must meet new requirements. Students will be responsible for alerting their departments to their need for STEM extension support, and departments will have to decide to either meet these new requirements or sponsor students in an alternative visa classification that provides work authorization. For more information, see:  http://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/supervising/hiring/staff/f1-stem-opt.html

Health Insurance

It is required that all VGS have health insurance coverage 24 hours a day, including time spent at UC San Diego conducting research.

Effective September 1, 2014, this requirement must be met through:

• The UC San Diego Visiting Scholar Benefit Plan offered by Garnett-Powers
• Another insurer
• Be provided by the student’s home country

To enroll in the Plan offered by Garnett-Powers, visit http://clients.garnett-powers.com/vs/ucsd/ or call toll free 1-888-441-3719.  Note: The VGS appointment must be approved by the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) prior to enrollment in the Plan. 

If the VGS has other insurance, certain requirements must  be met to waive the UC San Diego Plan.  If the VGS is international with his/her own coverage, that coverage must also meet these standards that meet or exceed the J-1 Visa requirements, as well as provide this same coverage to the student’s eligible dependents.  The minimum levels of coverage that must be offered through the student’s own insurance can be found on Form C, here.

If the student’s insurance meets these requirements, he/she may request a waiver (to decline coverage) for the Plan.  Instructions on how to submit a waiver can be found here:  http://clients.garnett-powers.com/vs/ucsd/waiver/ .

Benefits and Services

VGS will be provided access to the following campus services regardless of their source of support:

• Campus ID card (see Affiliates categories, Visiting graduate)
• Library privileges
• Discount rates to special events
• Eligibility to enroll in Garnett‐Powers and Associates Visiting Academic Benefit Plan
• Eligibility to purchase RIMAC (recreational facility) card
• Visa sponsorship (F1 opt, J, or B)
• UC San Diego email account (policy varies by department)
• Individual recharge accounts (policy varies by department)

Other Resources

• Off Campus Housing: http://students.ucsd.edu/campus-services/housing/off campus/
• La Jolla Del Sol (UC San Diego Affiliated Housing): http://hdh.ucsd.edu/arch/ljds.asp
• Parking:  http://blink.ucsd.edu/facilities/transportation
• Questions regarding visas should be directed to International Center: http://icenter.ucsd.edu
• Other Visiting Scholars: http://blink.ucsd.edu/sponsor/ora/appoint-visiting.html

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The Visiting Fellows Program is a customized course of study for students, professionals, and MIT alumni with the freedom to explore all that MIT Sloan has to offer.

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The MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows Program is a customized course of study that provides students, professionals, and MIT alumni the freedom to explore all that MIT Sloan has to offer, as well as courses across the Institute, while cultivating the skills and tools required to generate impact where it matters most. The Visiting Fellows Program provides access to an unparalleled education model that offers Fellows the flexibility to glean what they need to know now from the world's leading research institution in an expedited timeframe. We invite you to plug in to the MIT and Kendall Square ecosystem, level up your professional knowledge and leadership skills, and energize your network by connecting with industry leaders, innovators, and world-renowned faculty. Upon completion of the program, Visiting Fellows receive a certificate from MIT Sloan and affiliate status.

Applications are due by April 15, 2024, 5 pm ET, for the Fall '24 semester. 

Unlike a traditional degree program, there are no course requirements. Visiting Fellows come to MIT with the freedom to pursue their academic and professional goals, such as developing new skills in global entrepreneurship, broadening understanding of strategic innovation, or exploring international finance and capital markets. Visiting Fellows also participate in student clubs, conferences, and special seminars, and enjoy a wealth of cultural, social, and recreational activities, both on campus and in Cambridge and Boston. 

What makes the MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows Program Unique?

“Providing globally acclaimed resources for students to literally customize curricula for individual goals for successful management, leadership and entrepreneurial disciplines is the core value of our Visiting Fellows’ experience.  Belonging to a Cohort of peers who share this passion to learn, achieve and be challenged, results in a lifetime of support, broadened networks and opportunities.”  David V. Capodilupo | Assistant Dean, MIT Sloan Global Programs

The Visiting Fellows Experience

Hear from Visiting Fellows about Their Time at MIT Sloan.

Program Details

Whether you're an executive seeking leading-edge ideas to advance to the next stage of your career, a student earning a degree elsewhere ready to supercharge your education, or an MIT alumna/alumnus eager to re-engage with the MIT ecosystem and reignite your mind and network, Visiting Fellows allows exploration of all that MIT Sloan has to offer with a relentless focus on generating impact where it matters most.

• Create your own curriculum with a faculty advisor and design a specific course of study for the semester, aligned with your academic and professional goals.
• Take elective courses at MIT Sloan, throughout MIT, and virtual courses at Harvard University. 
• Visiting Fellows take between 27 and 54 credit units, or about four to six courses, throughout the semester.
• For those who decide to stay more than one semester MIT Sloan offers certificate programs in Business Analytics, Healthcare, and Digital Product Management.

The MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows Program is available in the following terms:

Spring: Begins early February through mid-May.

Fall: Begins early September through mid-December. 

Tuition for the Sloan Visiting Fellows Program is $43,250 per semester. A special rate is available for MIT alumni and current students from a  GBSN member school  or MIT Sloan partner school.

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Admissions Criteria

Enrollment in the Visiting Fellows Program does not imply subsequent admission into an MIT degree program. Visiting Fellows typically have one or more university degrees and several years of work experience before they apply to the program. However, outstanding undergraduate students may apply. Visiting Fellows who successfully complete their course of study will receive a program certificate from MIT Sloan.

There are two key steps to the admissions process:

• Application Review: The admissions committee reviews your application materials. Should your application be recommended for admission, the committee will submit your application to faculty advisors who are experts in your areas of interest.
• Acceptance by an Advisor: Faculty advisors review applications recommended by the committee and make the final decisions on admission to the Visiting Fellows Program. As stewards of your academic experience at Sloan, faculty advisors will recommend courses as well as extracurricular academic activities such as seminars and conferences that correspond with your area of study.

Application Materials

A complete application consists of the following materials:

• Application form
• Official academic transcripts
• One letter of recommendation
• Résumé or CV
• Statement of purpose and study objectives
• Video assessment (required for all applicants)
• *English Proficiency Test for International Applicants, with a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 95, and minimum International Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.5. 

Candidates who have attended an academic program conducted in English for one year may request a TOEFL waiver. If you qualify for this waiver, please email [email protected]  before you submit your application.

Deadlines And Decision Schedule

The Admissions Committee carefully reviews the application of each individual and will notify applicants of their decision by the deadlines listed below. Interview invitations will be extended up until the final decision date. Please note that in the interest of confidentiality, we will only deliver official decisions via email.

The Admissions Committee may not accept applications between October 2 - October 31 and April 16 - April 30 for each application round.  

If a student decides to withdraw from the program, they will be reimbursed as follows:

Prior  to December 1 / June 1:  Full refund

After  December 1 / June 1: No refund of the $10,000 deposit; full refund of additional funds credited towards tuition

After classes start:  No refund of the $10,000 deposit; prorated refund of additional funds credited towards tuition as allowed under the MIT proration policy .

Student Profiles

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Student Profile

Who may apply to MIT Sloan's Visiting Fellows Program:

• Professionals with a minimum of five years of professional experience, or a mix of academic and professional experience.
• MBA students enrolled in one of MIT Sloan’s international collaborative universities.  These students attend the Visiting Fellows Program for one semester to attain academic goals via a specific set of courses focusing on finance, leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation, or other concentrations specific to their needs.
• Exceptional undergraduate students with a proven academic record

Key Attributes

The Visiting Fellows Program is an opportunity for you to build your skills, expand your global leadership network, and define your place in the world. The following are a few attributes that we would like to see in candidates:

• Work in a global environment or demonstrated commitment to a global perspective.
• Pushing boundaries and tackling challenges others might think too difficult to achieve.
• An undergraduate degree (or currently pursuing a masters’ or PhD) or at least five years of professional work experience, or an appropriate mix of both.
• Commitment to a full semester immersion at MIT Sloan, actively engaging with students from other programs.
•  Capability and interest to master a rigorous curriculum.
• Effective English communication, both oral and written. Candidates who have attended an academic program conducted in English for one year may request a TOEFL waiver.

Jan Martin Spreitzenbarth

Sloan visiting fellow student, citizenship, degree and major.

Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Mannheim

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Sloan visiting fellow.

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Degree & Major

Master of Business Administration, Finance, American University of Sharjah

Kela Roberts

Sloan visiting fellow student.

Masters of Medical Sciences & Immunology, Harvard Medical School

Stanislaw Knaflewski

Citizenship, major and degree.

Master of Business Administration, ENSEAD

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DEGREE AND MAJOR

Master of Philosophy in Industrial System, Manufacturing and Management, University of Cambridge, UK

Thomas Gaar

M.A. in Strategy and International Management, St. Gallen University, Switerzland

Marcelo Dutilh

Chile & France

Industrial Engineer with minor in Chemistry, Universidad Católica de Chile, Master of Business Administration, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, Chile

Lasse Graberg

Master of Management, The Norwegian Defence University College

Registration

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Course Registration

MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows may register for a minimum of 27 units and a maximum of 54 units. Please note that International students may have different requirements based on their current U.S. immigration status/situation. If you are an international student, please contact your  ISO Advisor  directly with any questions regarding what is allowed in relation to your current U.S. immigration status.

International Student Requirements

'f' & 'j' u.s. immigration status information.

Sloan Visiting Fellows (SVF) Students in  ‘F’  U.S. Immigration Status

• If you are a new F-1 international student, who will be studying in the SVF program, then you must be registered full-time (i.e.  27 units or more ). 
• If you are an F-1 international student, who will be studying in the SVF program during your approved U.S. work authorization period (i.e., during Post-Completion OPT or STEM OPT), then  federal regulations  [8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(ii)(B)]  ONLY   allow for part-time/half-time study (i.e.  26 units or less ). 
• If you are an F-2 Dependent, who will be studying in the SVF program with your F-2 Dependent Status, then  federal regulations   ONLY   allow for part-time/half-time study (i.e.  26 units or less ). 

Sloan Visiting Fellows (SVF) Students in  ‘J’  U.S. Immigration Status

• If you are a new J-1 international student, who will be studying in the SVF program, then you must be registered full-time (i.e.  27 units or more ). 
• If you are a J-1 international student, who will be studying in the SVF program during your approved U.S. work authorization period (i.e., during Post-Completion Academic Training), then federal regulations  ONLY  allow for part-time/half-time study (i.e.  26 units or less ). 
• If you are a J-2 Dependent, who will be studying in the SVF program in J-2 Dependent Status, then  federal regulations  allow for part-time or full-time study (i.e.  54 units or less ).  

Questions?  If you are an international student, please contact your  ISO Advisor  directly regarding what is allowed in relation to your current U.S. immigration status.

Certification and Course Credits

All students who successfully complete the program are issued a certificate from MIT Sloan at the end of the program.

If you are a current degree student at another school, upon successful completion of the Visiting Fellows Program, MIT Sloan will issue a certified transcript for your school.

Program Expenses

The estimated expenses for one semester are:

Tuition  – Please consult program office

$500      – Books, course materials, supplies

$20,000 – 5 months living expenses, single person*

$1,907   – MIT student extended health insurance plan, single person**

*Living expenses are quoted for a single bedroom apartment in the Kendall Square neighborhood surrounding campus. Costs may vary if you share an apartment or live farther away from campus. Visiting Fellows are not eligible for on-campus housing.

**The MIT student health insurance may be waived if you are able to provide other health plan coverage that meets the minimum required per law. If you are an international student, your health plan should meet the minimum insurance visa requirement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any programs that connect prospective applicants with current students.

Of course! We offer many virtual events which give you the chance to get to know current students.  In addition, you can connect with students via our student profile page.

Do you accept transfer credits into the program?

MIT does not accept transfer credits from other schools. If you are currently pursuing a degree, you may be able to transfer the credits earned at MIT to your degree – upon your school’s approval.

What is IAP?

Independent Activities Period  (IAP) is a four-week period in January during which faculty and students are freed from the rigors of regularly scheduled classes for flexible teaching and learning and for independent study and research. IAP Rules For Sloan Visiting Fellows International Students Fall 2022: F and J international students are eligible for IAP, but only during an allowed immigration grace period. This means that if a fall 2022 Sloan Visiting Fellow student will study during IAP, then they must remain  in  the U.S. during their allowed immigration grace period. A student is  not eligible  to enter the U.S. in F/J during their grace period. F students have a  60-day grace period  from the program end date listed on their Form I-20. J students have a  30-day grace period  from the program end date listed on their Form DS-2019. Spring 2023: F and J international students are eligible for IAP under the immigration rule that the students can arrive 30 days before the program start date listed on their immigration document (Form I-20/Form DS-2019). Fall 2022 & Spring 2023: F and J international students studying in fall 2022 and spring 2023 are eligible for IAP.

What is the Class Profile?

Visit the class profile page to learn more about our current students.

What are the admissions criteria and desired qualifications for admission?

General Criteria:  We seek students whose personal characteristics demonstrate that they will make the most of the incredible opportunities at MIT, both academic and non-academic. We are on a quest to find those whose presence will enhance the experience of other students. We seek thoughtful leaders with exceptional intellectual abilities and the drive and determination to put their stamp on the world. We welcome people who are independent, authentic, and fearlessly creative — true doers. We want people who can redefine solutions to conventional problems, and strive to preempt unconventional dilemmas with cutting-edge ideas. We demand integrity and respect passion.

Desired Qualifications:  The Admissions Committee looks for applicants with demonstrated academic excellence, proven personal achievement, and strong self-motivation to make an impact and to inspire, no matter where they are in an organization. High academic potential and personal achievement are typically reflected in test scores, academic records, and recommendations that go beyond a polite endorsement.

How does the admissions process work?

Our professionally trained Admissions Committee reviews all applications after the application deadline. Based on our initial assessment, a subset of applicants are invited to interview. 

Are some parts of the application weighted more than others?

Your application will be reviewed in full and holistically. We carefully consider all application materials submitted. No single component is more or less important than another.

Does MIT Sloan have rolling admissions? Are there advantages to applying early?

MIT Sloan does not have rolling admissions. Applications are reviewed after each deadline, October 1 for spring and April 1 for fall.

Can I apply in multiple application rounds?

You can only apply once per year. You’ll have to decide which round is best for you.

Is it possible to waive the application fee?

We offer fee waivers to the following applicants:

• Active U.S. military personnel
• Current Teach for America members
• Current Peace Corps members
• Forté MBA Launch participants
• MLT and Jumpstart Fellows
• MIT Sloan Global Program partnerships
• Luksic Scholars Foundation

Applicants who qualify must send an email to [email protected] asking for the application fee waiver. Please note that we cannot grant retroactive fee waivers if the application fee has already been paid online.

Do you compare all international applicants against one another?

No. All applications are individually reviewed in accordance with our evaluation standards.

Who reads applications and are interviews conducted?

Our Admissions Committee is comprised of professional staff members within the MIT community. The admissions committee will review your application and interviews may be conducted if the committee requires more information. 

Do you offer deferrals?

We will consider requests for deferral on a case-by-case basis.

Do I need to mail in copies of my transcripts?

You will be required to scan your unofficial transcripts and submit them as part of your online application.

Should I include non-degree coursework in my application?

Yes! If you have taken non-degree coursework that you would like the admissions committee to consider, please upload the relevant transcripts.

If my transcript is not in English, does it need to be translated?

We require both the original version and an unofficial translation of all transcripts, if not already in English. If your university is able to do this, we will accept that as well.

Do I need to convert my GPA? What if I did my undergraduate studies outside of the U.S.?

You do not need to convert your GPA for the online application. Simply enter in the grading system used by your school. We are familiar with the various grading systems and can evaluate it on our end. 

How relevant are previous academic grades to get admitted to the program?

All of your previous academic work is important to us, and we consider it all in the evaluation process.

Is the GMAT/GRE required?

The GMAT and GRE are not required.

Should I submit a GMAT/GRE score if I already have one?

Yes. If you have a valid or expired test score, please include that as part of your application.

Is the TOEFL required to apply to the Visiting Fellows program?

If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate proficiency by taking either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the test provided by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The required minimum TOEFL score is 95, and the required minimum IELTS score is 7.5. 

Candidates who have attended an academic program conducted in English for one year may request a TOEFL waiver. If you qualify for this waiver, please email  [email protected]  before you submit your application.

Why is there a video response question as part of the application?

Applicants will be prompted to record a video response to a randomly generated, open-ended question as a part of the required application materials. This video will appear as a page within the application, once the other parts of your application are completed.

The assessment is designed to help us get to know you better; to see how you express yourself and to assess fit with the MIT Sloan culture. It does not require prior preparation and will not be a technical question.

Applicants are given one minute to prepare a one-minute response to the question.

Does MIT offer scholarships or fellowships to Visiting Fellow students?

Due to the non-degree nature of the program, the MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows program does not provide scholarships or fellowships.

Does the Visiting Fellows program assist international students in obtaining a visa?

International students qualify for a student visa and MIT will issue a certificate of eligibility for you and your dependents (if applicable) to visit the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for the corresponding visa.

Can Visiting Fellow students access the (CDO) Career Development Office?

The MIT Sloan CDO team only supports degree students and Visiting Fellow students may not obtain help in seeking career services from their team. The Visiting Fellows program also does not provide employment authorization upon program completion.

Can Visiting Fellow students apply to an MIT degree program?

You have the freedom to apply for any program at MIT that you may feel is the right fit for you. Each program has its own admissions committee that will review your candidacy.

Is it possible to earn a track certificate while attending the Visiting Fellows program?

You may choose to focus on your specific academic area of interest. MIT Sloan offers various certificate programs which Visiting Fellow students may take advantage while attending the program. Some of the most popular certificate programs are the Sustainability, Business Analytics, Digital Product Management and Healthcare. Some of these certificate programs may require you to attend two semesters, while the sustainability certificate can be completed in full during the spring semester. To learn more about the certificate programs, please visit the MBA curriculum.

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These appointments will normally be made in conjunction with a Department, and they are intended for visiting graduate students who have not yet received a Ph.D. Such students’ stay in the program is usually limited to one academic year. Visiting Doctoral Students must have a faculty sponsor in the program before entering. Each application will be decided on an individual basis.

Copies of all appointment letters with supporting documentation as outlined below should be sent to the sponsoring academic department.

Procedures for Visiting Doctoral Students

• Visitor must have a faculty sponsor within the department.
• Visitor must obtain  permission from Department PhD  Coordinator as well as the Vice Dean.
• Visitor must provide verification of health care insurance.
• Letter from the Visiting Student/Fellow’s home institution verifying his status as a PhD student  in a  specific program and the level the student is at in the   program (e.g. coursework or dissertation).
• Copy of appointment letter and OIP Appointment form for International students.
• Visitors are responsible for finding and paying for their own housing and all other living expenses during their visit.

Note: The Department is not obligated to provide office space or computer equipment.

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Visiting PhD students

Any international PhD student who is not registered at Université Paris Cité but is admitted to one of our 118 laboratories to carry out a research stay on the basis of own funding is considered as a “visiting Phd student” (institution/grant by origin country, grant by an outside organization, etc.).

The International Relations and Strategy office accompanies « visiting PhD students » in preparing their stay at Université Paris Cité. It provides administrative and logistical support in the administrative process, particularly consular and prefectural procedures for non-European nationals, and in their search for housing.

Pratical Information

For visiting phd students, international phd, welcomed as a «visiting phd» at université paris cité.

The « visiting PhD » is requested to follow the procedure online and send via email the below mentionned documents to the International Relations and Strategy office, [email protected] with a minimum of 2 months before the date of arrival (the sooner, the better) :

• the pdf file from the “MoveOn” application form for visiting PhD, print it and sign it
• a copy of your passport
• proof of health insurance (European card)
• proof of repatriation insurance
• proof of civil liability insurance
• the invitation letter from the director of your host laboratory at Université Paris Cité (stating the dates of the mobility and the title of the research project)
• a financial support letter certifying that the researcher has the required financial resources to support his/her stay in France (the letter can mention the amount of a grant or the home university income)
• the scientific agreement completed and signed by the visiting researcher, his/her home institution, the research coordinator and the Director of the host structure.
• PhD students should also attach a “certificate” of non registration at Université Paris Cité

Upon receipt of these documents, the International relations Office of the university will be able to edit your «host agreement”, the required document to apply for a scientific visa at the French embassy.

Useful Documents to download

• sworn statement
• hosting scientific convention
• invitation letter
• Campus France, “How to Guide for PhDs”

Online Procedure

To teach or carry out a research stay at Université Paris Cité :

• activate an account online (password at least 8 characters required including number, letter, special character – activation is effective upon receipt of  email confirmation)
• scan your identity card or your Passport (format pdf) and photo identity (format jpeg)
• download the form (format pdf) and send it to the Strategy and International Relations office

To conduct a research stay on other sites and campuses: contact the International Relations and Strategy office.

Registration Deadline

2 months before arrival

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Campus des grands moulins bâtiment des grands moulins – aile a – 2e étage 5 rue thomas mann paris 13e [email protected], site odéon 12 rue de l’école de médecine paris 6e [email protected].

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Visiting PhD students are foreign or Italian doctoral students enrolled at foreign universities invited to UniBo departments to carry out a mobility period, outside international cooperation agreements or projects the University of Bologna takes part in. The following information does not apply to PhD students enrolled at the University of Bologna or to mobility students under cotutelle agreements or within international agreements or projects (i.e. Erasmus+).

If your destination is Bologna, contact the International Desk for help with incoming procedures. For other destinations, contact the International Relations Office of the relative  campus :  Cesena ,  Forlì ,  Ravenna ,  Rimini .

Visa issuing procedures take a long time and you should start the procedure well in advance (at least 3 months).

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Eu citizens.

If you are a citizen of one of the European Union countries or of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and San Marino, you must:

• check that your identity document is valid for the entire duration of your stay in Italy;
• have appropriate health care coverage valid in Italy ( EHIC  card and/or private insurance ).

Non-EU Citizens

You must check if you need a visa on the  Visa for Italy  website by selecting “Study – Exchange and mobility programme” as the reason for your stay.

If you need a visa, you have to:

• pre-enrol online via the  Universitaly portal   (step 6) . In the application you must indicate: - “Specify the reason for the visa application”: I want to spend a mobility period for study/traineeship (e.g. Erasmus); - “Course information”: Institution: Università degli Studi di Bologna, Course type: Corso/i singolo/i – Single course(s), Course name: in the text field you must describe your position at the University of Bologna, e.g.: Visiting PhD (and your contact professor at Unibo).
• apply for a visa . Contact the relevant Italian Embassy well in advance to check the specific documents required for a visa for study purposes. Usually you need to submit: - passport or valid travel document expiring at least three months following the requested visa; - a letter of invitation from the department at the University of Bologna hosting you; - the summary of your Universitaly pre-enrolment application validated by the University of Bologna; - a document demonstrating suitable means of financial support; - demonstration of accommodation (hotel booking, declaration of hosting signed by an EU citizen or non-EU citizen with an Italian residence permit); - if you are not entitled to health care in Italy by virtue of agreements in force with your home country, a health insurance policy for medical care and hospital treatment. Read more on  Medical Assistance for Foreign Students .

Visitors with a D-type study visa may apply for a residence permit. While your residence permit for study purposes is valid, you may work for up to 20 hours a week. These hours are cumulative over fifty-two weeks, with a maximum limit of 1,040 hours (for more information, see art 14 comma 4, DPR n. 394/1999).

After your arrival in Italy

Upon arrival, you will need to check-in at your hosting department. Bring an ID with you: your passport or, only if you are a EU citizen, your Identity Card. Check on the Department website or ask your contact professor for the contact of the competent administrative staff. Your registration will be done through a “Visiting” application.

In order to check-in, your mobility period must already be registered by your academic contact and approved by the Department Director.

At check-in you will get a username and a password to access the online services of the University of Bologna and your Arrival Statement, which you will then use to apply for your residence permit (see below).

If you need a badge, after check-in please inform the Department staff or your contact professor; they will request it following the procedure specified on the intranet.

You will need to provide them with a passport size photo, with a .jpg extension and max size of 300KB; the photo must comply with the same rules that apply to valid ID photos.

Once the request has been approved, you will receive an e-mail with a QR CODE and the instructions to follow to collect your  badge at one of the self-service machines .

Accident insurance

As an exchange student, after check-in, you are insured against accidents that may occur on the university premises or any other place in which studies and research activities authorized by the University are performed.

For more information read about the  insurance service  of the University of Bologna.

Residing in Italy: EU Citizens

You can register in the registry office of the Municipality where you live. Read the instructions on the website of the Municipality.

If you live in the Municipality of Bologna and your stay in Italy is temporary (you are resident abroad), check how to apply for temporary residence at the Municipality of Bologna . Alternatively, check how to apply for residency at the Municipality of Bologna.

Residing in Italy: non-EU Citizens

Declaration of presence

If you intend to stay in Italy for less than 90 days, you do not need to apply for a residence permit, but you must go to the Questura within 8 days for the Declaration of presence (if not exempted). Read the general information on how to make the Declaration of presence for exchange students. Attention: in contrast to what is stated, as a visiting PhD student you check-in at the hosting Department.

Residence permit

If you have a D-type visa for study purposes and intend to stay in Italy for more than 90 days, you must apply for a residence permit within 8 working days of your arrival in Italy. Read the information about how to apply for a  residence permit  for exchange students.

Attention: in contrast to what is stated, as a visiting PhD student you will check-in at your hosting department instead of at the International Relations Office.

For information and to book a free appointment with an immigration support service, you can write to [email protected]. The staff of the immigration support service will provide you with an application kit (including the envelope, required forms and payment slip), and will assist you free of charge in filling out the application for the issue or renewal of the residence permit.

At the end of the mobility period

Before leaving, don’t forget to check out at the same office where you checked in. You will get a Certificate of Departure, confirming the start and end dates of your mobility period at the University of Bologna. Detailed certifications for the activities carried out may be issued by your contact professor.

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China scholarship council visiting phd scholars program.

The China Scholarship Council Visiting PhD Scholars program assists outstanding young Chinese scholars pursuing doctoral degrees to engage in joint research training by visiting the University of Melbourne.

Applications open

10 Mar 2024

Applications closed

31 Mar 2024

Application type

Application required How to apply

Benefit type

General allowance Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

International student

Applicable study areas

All study areas

Number of scholarships awarded

Approximately 25

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• ­meet the conditions stipulated in the "Guidelines for the Selection of Overseas Students Sponsored by the China Scholarship Council for the Current year"
• have a solid professional foundation, strong learning and research abilities, communication skills, excellent academic performance, outstanding work achievements, and strong potential for development
• be under 35 years old (born after January 1, 1988)

Selection criteria

In awarding the China Scholarship Council Visiting PhD Scholar program, the China Scholarship Council will consider applicants who:

• are outstanding full-time doctoral students from Chinese universities or research institutions who hold a Letter of Offer from the University of Melbourne at the time of application
• have graduated with a major in English at the undergraduate level or above
• have studied abroad in an English-speaking country for one academic year (8-12 months) or worked continuously for one year or more within the last ten years.
• have passed the National Foreign Language Proficiency Test (WSK).
• have achieved the following scores on the IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL exam: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (IBT) 95.
• have completed advanced English training courses organized by the Ministry of Education's designated overseas study training department and obtained a certificate of completion.
• have passed interviews, exams, or other tests organized by the University of Melbourne and met its admission language requirements, in which case the University of Melbourne will issue a separate English proficiency certificate; for those who meet the University of Melbourne's admission language requirements through other language tests (including the TOEFL iBT Home Edition and IELTS Indicator), they must submit their scores and a certificate from the school recognizing the language test.

To apply, you must submit to the CSC:

• Nomination letter from the University of Melbourne
• Nomination letter from your home institute or if applying from Melbourne a letter of support from the Consulate
• Letter of support/ invitation letter from the UoM hosting supervisor
• Other documentation, as detailed on the CSC website.

To receive your nomination letter from the University of Melbourne, applicants must apply to the University of Melbourne's Study Abroad Research program (SA-RES), flagging CSC Visiting PhD funding and obtain supervisor support. In your application please note that your home institute does not need to be one of the University of Melbourne partners.  If unsure if an exchange nomination has been sent on your behalf, please select no in response to this question.

Upon receiving a nomination/ letter of offer from the University of Melbourne, applicants must complete the online application to the China Scholarship Council as per the CSC website.

Visiting PhD scholars may commence their visit from June 2024, and admitted individuals will complete dispatch procedures according to the requirements of the China Scholarship Counil and the University of Melbourne.

Citizens of the People's Republic of China wishing to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the University of Melbourne may be eligible for:

• China Scholarship Council- University of Melbourne PhD Scholarship
• Graduate Research Scholarships

What are the benefits?

The CSC will provide scholarship recipients with living expenses (including overseas health insurance) for 6-24 months based on the standards determined by the Chinese government, along with one round-trip international travel expense and visa application fee.

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.

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There are many opportunities for scholarships, fellowships and other sources of money that you don't have to repay.

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Most universities with business schools offer in-house scholarships; some also provide a list of external sources of aid to pay for school.

Multiple scholarships, fellowships and grants are available for students enrolling in a Master of Business Administration program. Since these funds do not need to be repaid, they are basically free money to help pay for your degree.

Some awards are national while others are college-specific. Some are merit-based, often depending on GMAT scores , while others are for minorities. The amounts vary, and some even offer a stipend.

Sam Weeks, an MBA admissions consultant, says that although lenders tend to be happy to finance MBAs, “a scholarship allows you to be more flexible because you don’t have that debt to pay back.”

Without an MBA scholarship, business majors whose hearts were leading them toward social impact or entrepreneurship may get forced into careers like management consulting or investment banking, Weeks says, adding that "you can’t go out and start your own business if you are $200,000 in debt. The scholarship enables them to follow more interesting post-MBA career paths.”

Here are some sources of scholarships and other funding for an MBA that don't have to be repaid.

National Sources

Military mba merit scholarship.

Veterans and active members of the military who are U.S. residents may apply for the Military MBA Merit Scholarship . The scholarship is offered to attend one of 27 partner schools throughout the U.S., and award amounts vary.

A bachelor’s degree and a record of military service are required, along with other application materials, and demonstrated leadership is a plus. Applicants cannot be already in an MBA program or a graduate of one.

Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowships

First-year MBA students seeking a summer associate position at the multinational investment bank can apply for the Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship . The program is geared toward students interested in investment banking or private wealth management at Goldman.

Recipients receive $35,000 plus a summer associate salary. Upon successful completion of that summer internship and acceptance of a full-time offer at Goldman, fellows receive an additional $40,000 and possibly a full-time associate signing bonus.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

This program fully funds up to three years of graduate study at Stanford University in California. To qualify, applicants must complete the MBA application for Stanford's Graduate School of Business and file a separate Knight-Hennessy Scholarship application. Instructions for the scholarship application are on the program's website .

National Black MBA Association

This professional organization, which has a membership level for undergraduate and grad students, offers MBA scholarships to qualifying members who are U.S. citizens. Recipients attend a partner university, and additional award criteria, deadlines and amounts may vary.

College-Specific MBA Scholarships

Most universities with business schools offer in-house scholarships; some also provide a list of external sources of aid to pay for school, experts note.

For example, the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School are among schools that offer scholarships, fellowships and stipends in varying amounts for academic achievement, including to specific populations such as university alumni, women, state residents, veterans and international students.

Weeks advises applicants from traditional backgrounds to aim for a GMAT score above the class average. “All schools publish their class averages. When you apply to business school you submit your application, and you receive your scholarship offers either immediately or within a few weeks if your profile is strong."

However, what applicants tend to not know is that "there is a chance you can go back to the school and negotiate a scholarship,” Weeks says, giving the following scenario: “If you receive offers from two great schools, one of them with a nice scholarship and one with no scholarship, we work with our clients to tell the school with no scholarship, ‘Hey, I have an offer from another top school with a scholarship, but I’d like to join you guys. Are there any other scholarships that I’m eligible for to help close that difference in cost?’”

Applicants are often reluctant to do this because they don’t want to seem pushy, he says. But remember that you are applying to business school, and "good negotiations are part of the process,” he says, stressing that politeness is key.

Weeks also says a one-time scholarship given at the start of your program is not always the end, since sometimes you can apply for scholarships during your first year of school to cover your second year.

Smaller MBA Scholarships

Experts also encourage prospective MBA students to go for smaller scholarships, which can add up. They sometimes are offered by departments within a business school.

“As part of your MBA application, most schools will consider you for a host of merit scholarships or fellowships,” says Candy Lee LaBalle, an MBA application consultant and owner of LaBalle Admissions. “Often all you need to do to be considered is click a box that says, ‘I would like to be considered.’”

A merit scholarship is "based on the strength, or merit, of your application," LaBalle explains. "So, the stronger your profile, the higher your chances to secure one of these. This is one reason to push as hard as you can for a top test score, either GMAT or GRE . It is a nice surprise when you get an admit from a school that includes a hefty scholarship award.”

Some schools consider applicants for scholarships if they write an additional essay as part of the application process.

“Definitely write these essays and give them as much care and consideration as you do to your general application essays,” LaBalle advises.

She says there are also many private scholarships available, although they can be difficult to track down because many are offered by small organizations and target specific demographic groups. She says one comprehensive listing of outside funding is curated by UCLA's Anderson School of Management .

"Don’t limit yourself to just one scholarship," she says. "Apply for as many relevant scholarships as possible. Remember that even smaller scholarships can add up and contribute to your overall funding.”

Some countries offer scholarships for their citizens that will cover full tuition, LaBalle adds, such as Spain's La Caixa and Indonesia’s Endowment Fund for Education.

More Tips For MBA Scholarship Seekers

Experts suggest paying careful attention to rules when applying for scholarships.

“Some scholarships, such as those from Fulbright , must be applied for well before you apply to an MBA," LaBalle says. "Others, you apply after you are admitted. Websites like Scholarships 360 and GoGrad provide comprehensive lists of MBA scholarships along with application details."

Keep track of application deadlines, required documents and follow-up steps so that your scholarship applications are complete and submitted before deadlines, LaBalle suggests.

Weeks, who says he helped clients win more than $2.5 million in scholarships in 2023, cautions that a scholarship from the school is seldom awarded based just on the application essay.

“Your whole application has to be good,” he says. “If you have a good profile overall – good GMAT score, good undergrad GPA, good work experience – you are more likely to get a scholarship on the basis that the school wants you to join.”

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Deadline : March of each year Value : Airfare and living allowance, for up to 12 months Scholarship type : Visiting Graduate Research Student Degree level : Doctoral Available to : International students

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The Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) provides financial support to Chinese PhD students intending to engage in research abroad. CSC provides funding for Visiting PhD students each year, during which time the student's Dalhousie supervisor will also provide funding to cover incidental fees at Dalhousie.

All prospective CSC Visiting PhD students are required to apply as a Visiting Graduate Research Student (VGRS) and receive a letter of invitation from their prospective supervisor/department to be considered for the CSC funding program. Details on the application process for VGRS can be found on our website .

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria and application instructions for the CSC Funding Program for Visiting PhD scholars can be found on the CSC website . The CSC Online Application is typically open in March of each year.

As part of the CSC funding application process, you must receive an invitation letter from a prospective supervisor at Dalhousie and express your intent to apply to CSC funding through Dalhousie’s Online Scholarship Platform before March 1st.

Application overview

• Identify and approach prospective supervisors within your intended program of study. Be sure to inform them that you plan to apply for Chinese Scholarship Council funding to support your time at Dalhousie.
• Work with your prospective Dalhousie supervisor and your current PhD supervisor to establish the start and end date as a visiting student and your project. The Dalhousie supervisor will use this information to prepare a draft invitation letter which must also be signed by the Department Chair at Dalhousie. Your PhD supervisor will also need to prepare a recommendation letter for use in your application to Dalhousie as a Visiting Graduate Research Student.
• Create an account in the Faculty of Graduate Studies  Online Scholarship Platform and complete the short application form for CSC Visiting PhD Scholars (follow this path:  FGS Bursaries and Grants,  then Partner Scholarships and External Awards,  then Chinese Scholarship Council - Visiting PhD Scholars ). Your application and an electronic response from your prospective Dalhousie supervisor must be received by March 30th .
• Apply to the CSC funding program for Visiting Students , while also coordinating with your Dalhousie supervisor to apply as a Visiting Graduate Research Student at Dalhousie .

Apply for additional funding opportunities

Dalhousie offers several PhD entrance scholarships each year through our Harmonized Scholarship Process. Please review other doctoral funding opportunities on our website, including the Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship and Killam Predoctoral Scholarship, and consider applying for these awards if you intend to pursue CSC funding for your studies.  Please note that the application deadlines for these awards are earlier (normally early to mid January).

Nine Science Terps Awarded 2024 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

Nine current students and recent alums of the University of Maryland’s College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) received prestigious  National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships , which recognize outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Across the university, 22 current students and recent alums were among the 2024 fellowship winners announced by the NSF. The college’s nine awardees include four current graduate students and five recent alums.

CMNS graduate student recipients:

• Mikayla Greiner, biophysics
• Megan Ma, entomology
• Sadia Nourin (B.S. ’23, computer science; B.S. ’23, finance), computer science
• Emily Wisinski, atmospheric and oceanic science

CMNS alum recipients:

• Marcus Benyamin (B.S. ’17, mathematics ; B.S. ’17, chemical engineering)
• Kaitlyn Dold (B.S. ’22, chemistry )
• Katharina Krstic (B.S. ’22, chemistry )
• Siri Neerchal (B.S. ’21, mathematics ; B.S. ’21, history)
• Ashley Weiss (B.S. ’22, biological sciences )

NSF fellows receive three years of support, including a $37,000 annual stipend, a $16,000 cost-of-education allowance for tuition and fees, and access to opportunities for professional development.

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions.

Since 1952, NSF has funded more than 60,000 Graduate Research Fellowships out of more than 500,000 applicants. At least 42 fellows have gone on to become Nobel laureates and more than 450 have become members of the National Academy of Sciences.

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A Steinhardt course comparing the creative sectors in the US and the UK takes advantage of NYU’s London hub to give students hands-on experience in arts administration.

The Southbank Centre in London is one of many cultural sites on the course itinerary.

Thanks to the Tate Modern, the Old Globe, and dozens of galleries and clubs, London draws millions of visitors every year, making it one of the cultural capitals of the world. Building on this reputation, the United Kingdom was one of the first countries to recognize the economic potential of its creative sector. By combining cutting edge enterprises such as gaming, fashion, and design with classical music, dance, and museums, UK leaders leveraged the economic muscle of the arts and positioned them as a contributor to a healthy society.

“Some think of the arts as takers – they are always asking for something. UK leaders flipped it around and said the arts are actually givers, generating a huge amount of product and profit,” says Richard Maloney, clinical associate professor and director of the Performing Arts Administration graduate program at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.

That groundbreaking approach has been examined, and replicated, around the world, Maloney says. It serves as an important case study for this graduate course, which combines traditional classroom instruction with a week-long visit to London, where students learn first-hand how the city’s world-class cultural organizations operate.

You want to see the buildings, feel the spaces, feel the energy, see the artwork. Richard Maloney, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Performing Arts Administration graduate program

Sunita Pandya, a former executive of Southbank Centre, talks to students during their visit to the center. Photo by Mia Zhou.

Offered in the Spring, The Creative and Cultural Industries in the US and UK discusses the various governmental approaches to funding arts, as well as their influence on a country’s economy, tourism, and diplomacy. It typically attracts students from performing arts administration, visual arts administration, public policy, international education, and media and communications, Maloney says.

Maloney begins by sketching out the significance of the UK’s support of arts and its rejection of older classifications, such as fine vs. popular art, and profit vs. nonprofit structures. This approach redefines the sector as inclusive of all kinds of vibrant creativity.

“Breaking down the barriers makes sense for musicians, dancers, and artists. One day they’re playing in a chamber music concert at a small concert hall sponsored by the government and the next they are in a recording studio making the soundtrack for another Hollywood blockbuster,” says Maloney, who is also an affiliated faculty member of the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. “They’re getting a paycheck. They don't care if it's nonprofit or for profit.” 

Dr. Sylvia Lahav, a teacher and veteran museum leader, with students at the Tate Modern in London. Photo by Mia Zhou.

The course covers the elements of the creative sector and their importance to a nation’s economy, tourism, and international diplomacy. Students choose a country and give presentations on how their governments support the arts, providing opportunities to compare and contrast other approaches.

The centerpiece of the course is the week in London during spring break.

“In situ is where you want to be. You want to see the buildings, feel the spaces, feel the energy, see the artwork,” Maloney says. 

Students attend morning lectures and discussions given by arts management professors from UK universities and professionals working in UK creative industries. In the afternoons, they visit museums and arts centers, including the British Museum and the Southbank Centre, Europe’s largest arts center, and meet with leaders who are implementing the policies they previously discussed.

Maloney focuses on the evolution of the UK cultural sector, including the influences of such events as Brexit, which has adversely affected performing artists by restricting their freedom of movement. Other important topics of discussion are the role of artists in creative industries and questions of equity and inclusion.

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Officials say FAFSA fixes are coming. For many students, it's too late.

Bricelyn Harrelson didn’t plan to spend six months applying to college.

The New Smyrna Beach, Florida, high school senior sent in seven applications starting last September and expected to know by now where she’d be enrolling this fall. Instead, she blasted out six fresh applications in the last two months — all to cheaper state universities.

Harrelson, 18, is one of millions of current and prospective college students whose application process has been derailed by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid’s botched overhaul this year. A series of glitches and formula errors — from its December launch to as recently as a week ago — has turned what was supposed to be a more streamlined process into a bureaucratic purgatory for applicants and admissions officers alike.

“I feel bad for the kids,” said Kerri Harrelson, Bricelyn’s mother. She said her daughter has heard back from all but two of her six latest schools, but that one of the ongoing FAFSA snags has held up potential need-based aid offers. “They started in high school with Covid, and now they’re going to start their college year with all this mess.”

FAFSA is a chokepoint for other forms of aid. Without knowing how much a student may get from the federal government, many schools and scholarship programs can’t put together offers of their own. Federal authorities say they’ll take a key step toward moving the process forward in mid-April.

While many students, like Harrelson, remain in holding patterns, others say they’ve already been forced into difficult decisions they hadn’t expected to make.

Moving money to pay tuition

Eyeing the FAFSA mess, Kelly Gainor decided to slash her 401(k) contributions almost in half this year to save money for tuition.

Her daughter, Kennedy, is still waiting for her federal aid information, but she’s already committed to her dream school, James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to nail down campus housing. Without FAFSA, any potential merit scholarships are up in the air, leaving their household unsure how many loans they’ll need to take out.

“This stress level is at a whole new level for me,” said Gainor, who works as a contract manager for a health insurance company in Albany, New York.

She and her husband have a $25,000 college fund for Kennedy, their only child. But they’re worried it won’t go as far as they’d hoped and have begun moving some investments into more aggressive options. They’ve also shelved plans to buy a new car this year.

“It just feels very challenging to be put in a spot where you’re potentially taking on $100,000 worth of debt, but not even knowing exactly what you’re getting into,” Gainor said.

Of the more than 6.9 million FAFSA applications submitted this year, nearly all had been processed as of April 5 and normal processing times of 1 to 3 days have resumed, a spokesperson said. However, the agency has since identified additional errors requiring nearly 20% to be reprocessed.

I feel like we’re agreeing to buy a car or a house without knowing how much it costs.

Natalie Alvarado, Shawnee, Ks

The department, which has been providing regular updates and informational webinars as it worked through its backlog, acknowledged applicants’ challenges this year and said it has been “all hands on deck” to address them.

In a recent American Council on Education survey , 2 out of 3 college officials said they doubted they could process students’ financial information from FAFSA “within a few weeks.” Given the delays, many universities have pushed back accepted students’ decision deadlines from around May 1 to anywhere from May 15 to June 15.

Some college athletes’ families have also begun planning for financial fallout rather than wait around for aid information.

“I feel like we’re agreeing to buy a car or a house without knowing how much it costs,” said Natalie Alvarado, whose son, Roman, committed in March to attending MidAmerica Nazarene University in the family’s home state of Kansas, to secure his spot on the soccer team.

The family doesn’t know how much money may come through beyond the athletic scholarship the university is offering to cover half of Roman’s tuition.

“We have our own debt, and we know what that’s like,” Alvarado said, “but I know that he needs to attend school to get a good job. I know his dream of playing soccer, and I just want him to be able to fulfill that dream.”

Settling for safety schools

Olivia Maynard Payne, an Advanced Placement student from Lutz, Florida, who wants to study biology, committed to her last-choice school, the University of Southern Florida, because it was the safest financial choice.

Her mother, Ann Maynard Payne, is a single parent who relies on permanent disability payments to support Olivia and a grandson. To help save for college, Olivia has been working several part-time jobs up to 30 hours a week while attending high school. But the household was banking on FAFSA to help cover her college costs, and one of the widespread application issues has prevented them from signing the online form.

“This new algorithm has disrupted and caused so much anxiety for me, and especially Olivia,” Maynard Payne said. “She’s not happy. This is not her school.” But holding out for aid information while campus housing slots filled up wasn’t an option, she said.

Olivia got into Mercer University in Macon, Georgia; the University of Rochester in New York; and Massachusetts’ Wellesley College, each of which offered her merit scholarships that ranged from $9,000 to $29,000 a year. But all three are still out of budget, and until her FAFSA forms are processed, she can’t determine whether those schools or the government will offer her additional need-based support that could put them within reach.

So after qualifying for Florida’s Bright Futures program, allowing her to attend USF for free, Olivia ruled out switching her choice even if more money comes through.

“That would just stress me out more,” she said. “If I did hold out hope for that, and then they ended up not giving me nearly enough, it’d just be more disappointment.”

Shelving four-year plans for community college

​​Sherri Schendzielos, a mother of a blended family in Blaine, Minnesota, has four out of six children currently in or applying to college.

It’s like I just submitted information out into a black hole.

Sherri Schendzielos, Blaine, MN

Her eldest biological son, Jonah, 21, is a sophomore at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, and her stepson Avery, 20, has one summer semester left at Hennepin Technical College in suburban Minneapolis. Blake, 18, her younger biological son, and Sam, 17, her younger stepson, are high school seniors both applying to college this fall.

Schendzielos, her husband, Eric, and his ex-wife each completed FAFSA forms for the four kids, all of which are listed as processed. But they have yet to receive a single financial aid package.

“It’s like I just submitted information out into a black hole,” Schendzielos said. “At this point, I don’t even know if we’re ever going to hear anything.”

Blake is already committed to play Division III football at Bethel University in Saint Paul. But Sam has opted to start at a local community college rather than join his brother at Bethel, where he was also admitted, due to uncertain finances.

“While he’s choosing still to go to school, it’s not his choice necessarily,” said Schendzielos.

She is an assistant high school principal and her husband works in IT. Together they bring in about $200,000 a year, and with a fifth child in their family who’s 10 years old, she said student loans and grants are essential to funding higher education in their household.

“I just am hoping something works out,” Schendzielos said. “I just feel like a failure not being able to have a solution to this.”

Haley Messenger is a producer at NBC News covering business and the economy.

Sara Ruberg is an associate producer with NBC News.