Study Abroad as a Terry
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The Terry Foundation encourages all students to take advantage of the myriad opportunities to study abroad. Through a very generous announcement in 2014, the foundation is now funding a study abroad semester.
At Texas Tech we know, from here, it’s possible…to see the world! The TTU Study Abroad office has approved more than 400 programs in 80 countries. For more information, please access the TTU Study Abroad website. Terry Information Session All interested students should attend the annual Terry-only general information session. During the session you will learn about types of programs, the application process, housing, financial aid and scholarships. See FB Group for details. Getting StartedWhile studying abroad will be one of the more rewarding, challenging and exciting endeavors you will engage in during college, it may also seem quite daunting! The steps below should help you gather the information you need to plan and prepare for the adventure.
Requesting Terry Funding1. Get Accepted to Your Program
2. Write Your Letter Requesting Funding Once you are accepted in to an approved TTU program that will offer at least 3 hours of course credit towards your major, notify the foundation and Heather Medley of your intent to study abroad. Your request to the Foundation will include:
-the total number of semester credit hours you expect to earn; -the dates and location of your study abroad program; and -the length of your study abroad program. Here is a great letter by Lydia Kong you may use a a guide to get you started. 3. Get Some Money Early Funds will always be dispersed 10 days prior to the start of the semester. If you need your funds sooner to pay a deposit, buy a plane tickets, etc. please let Heather know you are interested in a budget increase. 4. Find Additional Funding Sources Scholars can also apply for the Study Abroad Competitive Scholarship (SACS), which is funded by Texas Tech's International Education fee. Also visit our Pinterest Board and #StudyAboradSaturday for more Scholarship Ideas 5. Get Approved for Terry Funding You will get an email from the foundation letting you know about your funding and its requirements and stipulations. 6. Confirm Your Program DEADLINESDeadline to Submit Study Abroad Request
All requests for Study Abroad funding are due via the Terry Portal by the Foundation’s stated deadline. No late or incomplete requests will be considered Watch our Facebook group, your Terry Planner and email for deadlines. Funds will not be released to students until 10 days before classes begin at the main campus, regardless of program dates. If for any reason the student doesn't go on the trip, they would be required to return the funds to TTU. Learn More |
Scholars Only- Terry Specific Information
Foundation Portal Study Abroad Recruiting - Texas Tech Information Red Raider Orientation Terry Advising Academics - Assistance Program - Tutoring - College Involvement - Resume Tips - Success Tips Goals Housing Involvement Social Media New! Transfer Scholars Tips SURVEYS - Tell Your Terry Letter Story - Current Terry Survey - New Freshmen Survey - Transfer Student Survey MEET THE NEW SCHOLARS - Scholars by Year - Facebook Group DeadlinesThe policies below are effective 8/15/16 for Winter 2016, Spring 2017, and all future SABR requests.
Academic Standing Study Abroad funding is available only to students with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and a semester grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and whose status with the Foundation is “good standing.” These conditions must be met both at the time of request and at the time of fund disbursement to receive SABR funding. A Scholar who is on probation is not considered to be in good standing for purposes of Study Abroad eligibility. Positive Degree Impact and Timely Graduation Scholars who meet the Academic Standing requirement must utilize their Terry Study Abroad stipend prior to their last semester of undergraduate Terry funding. **NOTE: Traditional Scholars whose first semester was Fall 2013 and Transfer Scholars whose first semester was Fall 2014 are excepted from the Positive Degree Impact and Timely Graduation requirement for SABR requests submitted between 8/15/16 and 5/1/17. Requests submitted by these Scholars after 5/2/17 are subject to the new requirements. Study Abroad Contract All Scholars who receive initial approval for Study Abroad funding will acknowledge and agree to the following:
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