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Before Going Abroad

After being accepted to a TLU study abroad program, there are several items to take care of. Completing these in a timely manner will avoid last minute panic and stress as you are getting ready to leave. Review the checklist below and make sure all are taken care of.

Apply for TLU study abroad scholarship (applicable only during the long semesters) and any other financial aid. Forms can be obtained in the Financial Aid office. Deadlines are October 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester and summer.
Apply for your passport and visa. Do this early as it will cost more to expedite it if you wait. Check the Department of State website to see what documents are required for entry into your host country.
http://travel.state.gov/foreignentryreqs.html
**You can apply for a passport at the Guadalupe County Courthouse (downtown Seguin by the big pecan).
Confirm with the business office that your account balance for the current semester is paid in full.
Designate a person who can take care of your banking if needed (in the case of credit checks from TLU, etc.)
Give a copy of your TLU health form to the International Education office (can be obtained from the campus health center).
Check with the campus health center and the Center for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov/ to confirm vaccinations needed.
Give a copy of your health insurance to the International Education office (be sure you are covered outside the U.S. and that medical evacuation and repatriation of remains are covered). If you need insurance, possible carriers are: HTH Worldwide at http://www.hthtravelinsurance.com/index.cfm and STA Travel Insurance at
http://www.statravel.com/Statravel/travelinsurance/ti_landing.aspx?menuid=5000
Notify your credit card company and your bank that you are going abroad and confirm that you can use your credit card and debit card abroad.
If going abroad during the spring semester, check with the Switchboard on a parking permit refund.
Cancel your PSC Code for the time you are abroad.
Do a degree plan with your advisor and submit it to the Office of Registration and Records.

Other Websites to Check Out

Information about your host country
http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html

Voting while abroad
http://www.fvap.gov/

Travel tips including safety, health, travel benefits
http://travel.state.gov/studentinfo.html
http://travel.state.gov/student_tips_brochure.html

Student airfare information
http://www.statravel.com/statravel/default.aspx
http://www.cheaptickets.com/trs/cheaptickets/home/index_01.xsl
http://www.studentuniverse.com/

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