Study Abroad with Your Fellow Students in Spain!
Did you know that you can earn credits towards your degree and take care of GE requirements by studying in another country with LPC faculty and students? Studies show that study abroad is associated with higher graduation rates, improved intercultural skills, and personal growth--all of which are valuable to you, to college admissions officers, and to future employers!
Still Five Spots Available!
Sign up by April 20!
Interest form
Informational Slide Show
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Afford Study Abroad
Next Steps:
- Check your unofficial transcript to confirm your GPA is 2.0 and that you are in good standing.
- Start your application by clicking on "Enroll Here!!!" below.
- Contact Dr. Eagan or Dr. Wing Brooks with any questions.
- Make an appointment with a counselor soon so that you can work the courses into your Student Educational Plan.
- Contact LPC Financial Aid (and fill out the FAFSA if you have not already) so that you can learn more about using financial aid and federal Pell Grant funds to study abroad. Review the slide show and the links below for scholarships you can apply for!
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Sample Scholarships and Grants Remaining:
Global Engagement Task Force LPC Study Abroad Award
Apply for two local awards of $500 each to apply to LPC's Spain trip!
April 27 deadline.
Pell Grants
Students can access their federal Pell Grants once they consult with a financial aid counselor. To be considered full-time, they would also want to take an additional 6 units during the second 5-week summer session.
Federal Direct Loan Program
This would be useful to help students cover their program fee while they are waiting
for scholarship money to be awarded or summer financial aid to arrive. Closes April
30. To qualify for a Direct Loan, students must:
✔ Complete the FAFSA and submit required financial aid documents.
✔ Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
✔ Be enrolled in at least 6 units at Las Positas College in an eligible degree or
certificate program.
✔ Have a Student Educational Plan (SEP) on file.
✔ Not be in default on any prior student loans or owe a repayment of Title IV financial
aid.
