Can Semester at Sea be affordable?

There are a myriad of outside funding options available to Semester at Sea students. With a little research and some diligence, you may find your voyage to be extremely affordable. The information in the Outside Funding Options Guide details scholarships and creative ways to fund your voyage.

How to make Semester at Sea affordable?

If you are worried about cost, Semester at Sea has their own scholarships you can apply for and the pell grant match! Check with your home college as well to see if their scholarships can be applied towards the program. Semester at Sea is possible for students who come from a low income background!

Is it expensive to do Semester at Sea?

For many students, participating in a study abroad program can seem out of reach given the cost. For fall 2024, for instance, Semester at Sea is charging between $32,900 and $36,100, depending on whether a student chooses the standard or premium cabin option.

How to raise money for Semester at Sea?

Get Creative: Can you sell a skill or product to raise money? Students have taken this approach, with one student creating and selling her headbands to help find her voyage. Create a GoFundMe page and ask friends and family to support your goal of sailing on Semester at Sea!

How hard is it to get into Semester at Sea?

Semester at Sea requires an official copy of your high school transcript. We give preference to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0. For students from schools with grading systems that do not use a 4.0 grading scale, our team will complete a GPA conversion as part of the review process.

How to make Study abroad and Semester at Sea affordable

Does everyone get accepted to Semester at Sea?

Yes, students from all majors regularly enroll in Semester at Sea. More than 40 majors are typically represented on any given voyage. What are my chances of gaining admission? If you are in good academic standing and have a good record with regard to behavior on your home campus, you will be given every consideration.

Can parents go on Semester at Sea?

As part of our commitment to lifelong learning, Semester at Sea offers unique group travel opportunities for parents, family members, and friends of SAS voyagers.

How many kids go on Semester at Sea?

Fall 2023 Voyage By the Numbers Highlights:

473 student voyagers (399 traditional, 56 gap year, and 18 recent graduates) with an average GPA of 3.4) 48 states, 33 countries, and 153 universities represented. 65 full-time faculty and staff on the voyage.

Can I take out a loan for Semester at Sea?

Generally, you can borrow up to the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid the student is receiving. Check with your school's financial aid office about whether they will process a PLUS Loan for Semester at Sea.

Is food included on Semester at Sea?

There are two dining halls on board, and three meals a day are included in your program fees, even when the ship is in port.

Can you do Semester at Sea without going to college?

journey at sea! Open to recent high school graduates, who have not been previously enrolled at an undergraduate college or university (must be a graduating senior to apply).

How much should I budget for a semester abroad?

A semester abroad through a third-party provider will cost between $15,000 and $22,000 depending on location. These programs usually include housing and sometimes meals. Study abroad can be cheaper if you enroll directly in a foreign university.

Why choose Semester at Sea?

Studying with Semester at Sea will give you a once in a lifetime chance to spend several months living on a ship. Our floating college is large enough to host classes, student life activities, and seminars, yet it is small enough to feel like a home. There are seven decks to work, study, and play.

Why do people do Semester at Sea?

Semester at Sea's passenger ship brings together college students with learners at all stages of life to study with world-renowned professors in a shipboard classroom setting and in countries around the globe. With the ship as your home, you'll find adventure, community, and life-changing experiences everywhere you go.

How many days is Semester at Sea?

Lifelong Learners have the opportunity to join the Semester at Sea student voyages and travel to 10-12 countries in 105 days.

What year do most people do Semester at Sea?

Generally speaking, students who take a semester or year abroad do it during their junior year. Freshmen need to get their core requirements out of the way, and sophomores need to finish core and put a dent in their majors.

How much WIFI do you get on Semester at Sea?

The MV World Odyssey is equipped with a satellite dish that allows Internet access while at sea in most parts of the world. All students will have the Starter 50 Internet package, which includes a specified allotment of megabytes usage per day.

Does Semester at Sea have single rooms?

Semester at Sea has a variety of cabin options available to Lifelong Learners, ranging from single cabins to more spacious options that accommodate a family of four.

Can you pick your roommate on Semester at Sea?

It is expected that most participants will have a specific individual in mind to live with and mutual roommate requests will be honored when possible, regardless of gender, as long as both parties are requesting the same cabin type.

Is Semester at Sea only for Americans?

On each voyage, the Semester at Sea community is made up of individuals from almost all 50 states, nearly 30+ countries, and over 200+ universities. An opportunity to travel around the world while earning college credit. Semester at Sea sees the world as our campus.

Do you need a visa for Semester at Sea?

Blank Visa Page Requirements

All participants will be required to obtain visas in order to sail on a Semester at Sea voyage. Visa instructions and requirements are released approximately 4 months prior to embarkation.

How many bags can you bring on Semester at Sea?

Please note that there is a limit of 2 pieces of luggage, plus one carry-on per person. This video provides tips and suggestions, but is not an exhaustive list. The full Semester at Sea suggested packing list can be viewed here.

Can you do Semester at Sea after college?

While Semester at Sea voyages are designed for undergraduate study, and the vast majority of participants will be in that undergraduate population, we do welcome recent college graduates on our voyages, as well.

How many places do you go on Semester at Sea?

All of our Semester at Sea voyages on the MV World Odyssey are 100+ days, explore at least 10 countries, and allow students to earn 12-15 academic credits from Colorado State University. Explore the transformative upcoming fall and spring programs below! Current Voyage!