Choosing a Program
With over 100 exchange options and hundreds of affiliate provider options, EA recommends students first consider applying for one of the approved programs offered. Should a student find a non-approved provider option that they prefer, they will then be able to meet with an Education Abroad Advisor to discuss their plans and be given access to a study abroad application (required). 

Eligibility

• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (for spring break or summer options)
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (for fall, spring or year-long programs)
• Good academic and disciplinary standing at time of application and prior to departure
• Complete required EA application by deadline outlined

Note that the student will have to additionally apply to the affiliate provider in order to be accepted into the program. It will be the students responsibility to determine what the application process is, how to apply, the deadline by which to apply and to ensure they apply by the deadline in addition to completing the required EA application.

Student Responsibility
Because the student is choosing to apply for a non-approved affiliate provider, they will be responsible for the following:

• Determining the application process in order to apply to the affiliate provider
• Communicating with the affiliate provider directly with any questions relating to the program details or logistics
• Determine the cost of the program that is paid to the affiliate provider and understand what is and what is not included in this cost
• Ensure that the affiliate provider or host university mails an official transcript at the end of the program directly to UNC Charlotte Education Abroad (not to the student nor to any other department on campus) in order for grades to be processed

EA Policies & Services
Students choosing to apply for a non-approved provider program will still submit an EA application by the deadlines outlined above in order to be approved to participate in the program and to have the non-approved provider vetted. Please see the following chart for a list of EA required study abroad fees:
 

	Academic Credit	No Academic Credit
Fall, Spring, Summer, Year-Long	$600 per semester	Dependent upon length of time abroad
Spring Break	$400 per semester	Dependent upon length of time abroad

A $135 application fee & deposit will be required at time of application. $10 of the $135 is a non-refundable application fee. The remaining $125 of the $135 is applied toward the overall study abroad fee (as outlined above). After approval, the student will be prompted to submit the remainder of the study abroad fee. Refund and cancellation policies can be found in the student's study abroad account.

Additionally, EA will enroll students in a mandatory international health insurance, which is required by the state of North Carolina. The cost of the insurance is $1.50/day (subject to change). Once approved by EA and accepted by the affiliate provider, EA will then enroll the students in this insurance on their behalf and invoice the student for the total cost of the insurance. This insurance cannot be waived for any reason.

Application Process
Students who would like to apply for a non-approved affiliate provider program should follow the Steps to Study Abroad, which involves completing Study Abroad 101 first. Once you have completed this requirement, you will then be eligible to schedule an appointment with an Education Abroad Advisor. This will be a required step in order for you to receive access to the required EA application. You will not be able to gain access to this application by clicking the "Apply now" button on this brochure. 

Non-Approved Provider Program Approval 

• As a part of the EA application in order for the student to be approved to study abroad, there will also be a separate section within the same application that asks for information regarding the affiliate provider. Students will need to provide information regarding the following (but not limited to):
  • Proof that the affiliate provider program offers academic credit from an accredited 4 year degree awarding institution with graded courses (transferable to an A-F letter grade)
  • Information regarding the location and itinerary of the program
  • Cost of the program including a breakdown of services included in cost
  • Contact information for the affiliate provider
  • List of courses offered as well as an outline of proposed study plan
• It is each student’s responsibility to research and select the program based on his or her own needs and expectations. UNC Charlotte cannot be held responsible if the program does not meet the student’s needs and expectations.
• Costs for outside programs vary widely. It is the student's responsibility to determine the total estimated cost of expenses associated with the program, including costs the student will be responsible for that are not included in the cost paid to the affiliate provider