KU IN Other FAQs Can I use my financial aid? Any federal, state, or institutional financial aid may be applied to the cost of the program. Excess aid will be refunded to you using the refund method you have selected and may be used to help fund your expenses abroad. You will have to ask any external scholarship providers if they will permit the funds to be used for a study abroad program. Are there any scholarships? Scholarship opportunities for study abroad are very limited. There are a few scholarships offered for Pennsylvania residents attending a PASSHE institution who receive a Pell or PHEAA grant. Visit the scholarships webpage at www.kutztown.edu/studyabroad. The Modern Language Studies Department also offers some scholarships. http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/liberal_arts/ language/ What are the language requirements? Courses in Hildesheim are taught in German. KU students are expected to have attained a high level of proficiency in the prior to their time abroad. Proficiency levels will be verified by a KU German professor. Will I be studying in Hildesheim at the same time as other KU students? In any academic year, up to four KU students may study at Hildesheim, so it is likely that you will not be the only KU student traveling to Hildesheim. You would be able to coordinate with other students, if this is something you prefer. Every student will take an individualized schedule of courses, so you will have the opportunity to meet other German students and international students. Does studying abroad cause me to graduate later than planned? Not necessarily. You will meet with your academic advisor prior to studying abroad to choose classes that will fulfill your degree requirements for your academic program.

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Hildesheim is a city in Northern Germany (Lower ) with a population of How much does it cost? about 103,000. At the University of Hildesheim, students may take courses in any of the four schools within the university: Education and Social Sciences; You will pay tuition and fees to KU for the semester(s) you are abroad. You do not Cultural Studies and Aesthetic Communication; Linguistics and Information have to pay for a residence hall or meal Sciences; and Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Economics, and Computer plan at KU while you are away. You will Science. Approximately 6500 students from around the world study at pay for room, meals, and German health insurance in Germany. You will have to Hildesheim. pay for your flight and other purchases.

Can I take classes in my major and will my credits transfer? Serving Sizes Courses in Hildesheim are taught in German, so most courses can be applied to your German Studies and some general education program requirements. You will get your courses approved for transfer before you leave.

When should I begin to plan? You can begin to plan for your study abroad program as soon as you are ready, even during your first year at KU. It’s never too early to plan. Students who have earned a minimum GPA of 2.5, 24 credits, and adequate German language proficiency are eligible to participate.

Time to Major Cities by Train: Frankfurt: 2 hours, 20 minutes : 2.5 hours : 2 hours Munich: 5 hours