Study Abroad

• Study Abroad Programs
• Transfer Courses
• Application Requirements
• Financial Aid & Scholarships
• International Student ID Card (ISIC)

Programs

Earn Cascadia Community College credits while living and studying abroad in some of the world's most fascinating places. Currently, Cascadia offers the following study abroad programs:

Cascadia Community College (CCC) in partnership with the Washington Community College Consortium for Study Abroad (WCCCSA) sends groups of students to study abroad in the above countries.  The Consortium includes 14 colleges in the State of Washington, and has a long, successful history.   WCCCSA works with study abroad providers who have staff located at the destinations.  Additionally, the providers arrange the housing, classroom space, excursions, medical insurance, and more.  Details and applications are available for each program from the Washington Community College Consortium for Study Abroad website and from: International Student Advisor Cascadia Community College 18345 Campus Way NE Library Annex, Rm. LBA-204F Bothell, Washington 98011 tel: 425.352.8415 international@cascadia.edu

The student groups are accompanied and taught by faculty from participating institutions, except for language and culture classes where they are taught by local instructors. The curriculum varies from year to year, depending on who is selected to teach. Program refunds will not be issued on the basis of course offerings that do not meet particular academic requirements. Students may be dismissed from the program for failure to participate in the academic coursework.

Actual course registration occurs at the home institution and program fees are paid to the provider working with the particular program. Tuition fees are paid to the home campus. WCCCSA will conduct a pre-registration process to determine final enrollments in each course and after the pre-registration process, students will register for their courses with the home Campus Coordinator.

Residence is not required to participate in this program. All participants who are accepted will be considered students at Cascadia Community College and receive a Cascadia Community College transcript.

Transfer Courses

Course credits are transfer level, however, since acceptability varies from school to school, you should ensure that your selections are accepted to the transfer institution of your choice.

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Application Requirements

Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply. Transcripts are also required showing completion of at least 12 quarter credits of study at a college or university. WCCCSA Study Abroad programs are open to students age 17 or over, except for Italy where students must be at least 18.

Application Process

1. Meet with Cascadia's Study Abroad Coordinator (international@cascadia.edu) to review study abroad program information.

2. Complete a WCCCSA Application, which includes:

• Application form

• Personal essay

• Unofficial transcript(s)

• Letter of recommendation from a faculty member

• Letter of recommendation from another person who is not a relative or friend.  Examples include Cascadia staff, another faculty member, previous employers, and high school teachers.

3. Turn in completed WCCCSA application to Cascadia's Study Abroad Coordinator in the Library Annex, room 204F.

4. Cascadia's Study Abroad Coordinator will then give you the second application to be mailed with the program deposit to the provider.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid may be available, however it may take several months to a year to have your financial aid application approved and to receive your funds.  Complete your financial aid file by Cascadia's priority deadline.  The earlier you apply, the more likely you are to be awarded all the funds needed for your Study Abroad program.  We strongly recommend you meet with Cascadia's Financial Aid staff to talk about your options.

Start by meeting with Cascadia's Study Abroad Campus Coordinator for details of the program costs and payment deadlines.

Students apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Scholarships may also be available through http://www.studyabroadfunding.org/ or http://www.internationalscholarships.com/.  Lastly, we recommend that students who receive the Federal Pell Grant check the Gilman Scholarship.

Note: The study-abroad program information is based on the most recent programs offered. Some details may change from year to year. Please use the current program brochure or the WCCCSA website for the most current and updated information.

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International Student ID Card (ISIC)

Students wanting an ISIC card may purchase one at Cascadia Community College, an Official Issuing Office.

To obtain a card, you must:

1. Complete the application. You must also provide a passport-size photograph.

2. Come to Cascadia and pay at the Cashier's office in 2nd floor south end of Library building.
3. Bring the receipt to the International Programs Office in the Library Annex, room 204 F.

We strongly recommend that you contact the International Programs Office to make an appointment to obtain your card or for more information.

Last updated on: Apr. 15, 2008