FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

CEA offers programs in 24 cities in 14 countries including Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, the Czech Republic, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, and Spain. Take a look at our Programs to discover the perfect CEA study abroad program for you.

No, At this time, CEA does not offer high school programs.

CEA programs focus primarily on undergraduate studies and do not currently offer any specific graduate programs. However, we do have recent college graduates who choose to participate in our programs upon completion of their studies. For more information on eligibility for CEA programs, see How to Apply.

All CEA programs require students to be at least 18 years of age by the start date of their selected program. For more information on eligibility for CEA programs, see How to Apply.

CEA does indeed offer internship opportunities in multiple cities. These internships are for credit and are not paid internships. Find Internship Programs.

CEA awards scholarships for summer, fall and spring students. Student must be accepted into a CEA program, meet scholarship eligibility requirements and submit all required materials in order to be considered. Please note, scholarships are not designed to cover the cost of programs in their entirety but rather are designed to help offset some of the costs of studying abroad. For more information, visit Scholarships.

CEA offers all inclusive study abroad programs. Prices typically include tuition and fees, housing and meal options, transfer credit, overseas staff, pre-departure information, airport welcome reception, onsite orientation, immersion activities, excursions, volunteer opportunities and superior customer service. Read more details on What's Included.

CEA program prices vary depending on the program destination and duration of stay. See Dates & Prices for information on specific program prices.

CEA accepts most forms of financial aid as payment, although CEA cannot issue or process financial aid. You must coordinate the use of your financial aid award money with your home school's Financial Aid or Bursar's Office. In addition, CEA has a full time Financial Aid Advisor to help you with questions. Learn more about Financial Aid.

Yes. CEA requires all students to have a current passport. In addition, most foreign universities require a student's passport information at least 45 days or more before classes begin. If you don't have a passport or if yours will expire soon, apply for or renew your passport as soon as you think you'll be studying abroad, as the process can take several weeks. We also recommend that your passport be valid for at least 6 months after the end date of your program. Other documents may also be required, depending on your nationality, duration of your stay and other factors. It is a student's responsibility to research and obtain all documentation required to enter and study in the country selected.

In many cases, the answer is yes. It is a student's responsibility to research and obtain the documentation required for entering and studying in a country within the timeline designated by its government. Requirements vary depending upon a student's nationality, duration of stay and other factors. Your CEA advisor can provide you with helpful tips to get you started on the process.

CEA applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis, meaning applications are assessed as they arrive and are accepted after eligibility is verified. CEA suggests that students apply at least several months prior to the start date of the program. Each program is assigned a program closure date, after which applications will not be accepted. Likewise, CEA programs close based on enrolled capacity being reached. Spaces in CEA programs cannot be guaranteed until students submit the confirmation deposit.

Students are eligible to earn academic credits while studying abroad. Credit for courses taken in any CEA Program can usually be counted towards your degree, or towards graduation requirements. You must however, visit with your study abroad or academic advisor at your home school to discuss the credit transfer process and will most likely need to get your credits pre-approved. CEA cannot guarantee that your credits will transfer but we can support you in this process by offering course descriptions, syllabi and a devoted team of advisors designated to helping your school understand more about CEA programs. Learn more about Transfer Credit.

CEA has a devoted committee to address health and safety issues amongst study abroad students and the industry as a whole. We are confident that the processes and procedures we have established as well as the regular dialogue in which we engage with others in the industry will allow for immediate and appropriate response to any given health and/or safety issue affecting our students abroad. Learn more about our Health & Safety plan and committee.