Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Complete your additional requirements in the Education Abroad Portal

Log into the Ed Abroad Portal to review and complete your requirements. This includes additional information on program expectations, understanding program costs, and financial planning resources.

Review and understand Ed Abroad program policies

Visit Ed Abroad Policies to learn more about our Program Cancelation, Withdrawal, and Refund Policies. You will be asked to read and digitally sign off on these policies as part of your program application in the Ed Abroad Portal.

Attend your Next Steps: Financial Planning meeting

You are now ready to attend the Next Steps: Financial Planning meeting with an Ed Abroad Advisor. Check the Ed Abroad Events Calendar for available group sessions (virtual or in-person). If you do not see any meeting times that work for you, make an individual appointment via Calendly or email studyabroad@pcc.edu.

During the Next Steps meeting, the Ed Abroad Advisor will cover the following:

• FAFSA and Financial Aid
• Program cost (program fee, tuition, and additional costs) and the $500 nonrefundable deposit
• Your funding plan: financial aid, scholarships, and fundraising options
• Program Cancellation & Withdrawal policy
• PCC Accommodations and academic support

Note: Attending this meeting is a requirement before you make your $500 nonrefundable deposit. The deposit deadline for summer 2024 programs has been extended to Monday, February 26, 2024.

After you complete your Next Steps: Financial Planning meeting with an Education Abroad Advisor, they will update your program application in the Ed Abroad Portal. This requirement will be marked as “received”, and a checkmark will appear in the box next to this requirement in your application summary. Next, you will receive an email from Lynne Baxter in PCC Student Accounts with instructions on how to pay your $500 nonrefundable deposit.

Consider your finances, make your funding plan

We encourage students to make a financial plan early to fund their education abroad experience. What does that look like? Your plan could include financial aid, scholarships, crowdfunding campaigns, and personal savings. The benefit of having multiple funding sources is that you are not relying on a single source (example: scholarships) to cover the full cost of your study abroad experience.

Where should you start?

1. Financial Aid: Connect with a Financial Aid Advisor (either Melinda Leiva or Matt Sagayaga) by making an appointment via Calendly to meet in person, via phone, or through Zoom. Make sure to complete your FAFSA and include the tuition and program fees from the program budget. Each program budget is posted on the specific study abroad program page.
2. Scholarships: check out the scholarship list on our Funding webpage for aid options specifically designed to help you fund your education abroad experience.
3. Fundraising: Tap into your social networks by creating a digital crowdfunding campaign. Check out our featured student crowdfunding campaigns for examples.
4. Connect with an Ed Abroad Advisor: Advisors Ali and Adriane are available to review your funding plan, discuss your options, and review essay drafts for crowdfunding campaigns and scholarships. Schedule your in-person or virtual appointment via our Calendly.

Apply for your passport

Apply for or renew your passport as soon as possible. Need assistance with this process? Check out our passport webpage or contact an Ed Abroad Advisor at studyabroad@pcc.edu.

Submit your $500 non-refundable deposit

Once you have been conditionally accepted to a PCC study abroad program, you will receive an email from Lynne Baxter in PCC Student Accounts with instructions on submitting your deposit through MyPCC. The $500 program deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable unless the study abroad program that you applied to is cancelled. Submitting your deposit essentially reserves your spot on the program, and the money goes toward the full cost of the program fees.

The deposit deadline for summer 2024 programs has been extended to Monday, February 26, 2024.

Complete your additional requirements in the Education Abroad Portal

Log into the Ed Abroad Portal to review and complete your requirements, including your passport information, emergency contacts, the Identity, Health & Wellness Support form, and additional information to help us support you during your Education Abroad experience.

Flight information

Do not book your flight until you receive confirmation from the Education Abroad Office. After we have finalized the program details, we will give you information and resources about booking your international flight.

Program cohort meetings (March-April)

There will be 1-2 meetings with your program group during March, April, and/or May. These sessions are led by the instructor, who will provide an overview of the course, itinerary, structure, and travel specifics for your program. The Education Abroad Office will also attend to answer questions about travel preparation, passports, flight information, and lodging details.

Pre-departure orientation meetings (April-May)

These sessions allow you to meet the Education Abroad Office staff, your program instructors, and your fellow students in the summer cohort programs. During these orientation sessions, you will learn what to expect during the program and strategies for staying healthy and safe while abroad. Most importantly, we will answer your questions about all things international travel and how to make the most of your time abroad.

Attend the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation Sessions:

• Saturday, April 6 from 10am-12 noon via Zoom — Health, Wellness, and Safety While Abroad
• Saturday, May 11 from 10am-12 noon via Zoom — Course Registration, Academics, and Communication
• Friday, June 7 from 12-2pm at PCC Cascade Campus (location TBD), Study Abroad Student Alumni Panel
  • Packing, travel tips, and lessons learned by students who studied abroad with PCC in 2023

Register for your summer Study Abroad course (May)

Registration begins in May prior to summer term. Register as soon as your registration time opens (the same process you would go through for any PCC course registration). For more info on priority registration, view When to Register for Classes.

Your study abroad instructor will provide you with a closed CRN before registration. With the closed CRN, you can register for your study abroad course. (Your instructor will also grant you permission to be able to enroll). If you experience issues with this process or cannot register, email studyabroad@pcc.edu and we will assist you.

Submit your payment: remaining tuition and program fees (May-June)

After registering for your study abroad course, you must pay the remainder of your program fee and tuition. This payment can be made online, via phone, or by. mail. Your payment is due by the PCC payment deadline, which is listed on the PCC Academic Calendar webpage:

• Summer term payment deadline is Monday, June 10, 2024.
• Fall term payment deadline is Monday, September 9, 2024.

Check with an Education Abroad Advisor to see if your program is eligible for the PCC payment plan.

To submit your payment, logging into your MyPCC and selecting the Paying for College tab. Visit the PCC-Pay resource page for more information. Review your itemized bill to help you distinguish your study abroad fee + tuition from any other PCC charges you may have on your account.

NOTE: You have already submitted your $500 deposit, so that amount will be deducted from your overall program fee. This will happen in one of two ways:

• Option 1: You pay the total program fee + tuition on MyPCC, and receive a refund of $500 (for your deposit) in mid-July.
• Option 2: You pay your program fee & tuition minus the $500 deposit by calling Student Account Services (971-722-8888) to inform them of your study abroad program deposit, or by paying in person.

*If you receive financial aid, your disbursement will be processed and released in early July.

Understand your PCC Bill

When you view your bill in PCC-Pay, you will see several charges related to your education expenses as a PCC student.

• The Study Abroad Program fee and the Tuition will appear as separate charges
• Scholarships, grants, and your study abroad program deposit will appear as payments
• The balance is the remaining portion that you owe to the college