Offset The Cost
CIMBA Italy understands that, for many students, studying abroad is only possible through financial aid and scholarships. That’s why we aim to make this opportunity financially attainable for everyone.First, if you currently receive any form of financial aid or scholarships, you must notify your financial aid office that you plan to study abroad. If your financial aid package has already been awarded for the academic year, it might need to be reassessed. In some cases, the financial aid amounts are actually increased.
Federal Financial Aid
Students are eligible to use their federal financial aid to pay for the CIMBA Italy semester program. Apply for financial aid through your home institution. Check with your university to determine the procedure for applying for aid for study abroad programs.
Home University Scholarships
Many students are able to use existing scholarships from their home university for study abroad. Check with your home university’s financial aid office and/or scholarship provider to determine if your scholarship applies.
Additionally, most universities offer specific study abroad scholarships and grants that can be applied toward study abroad. Check with your study abroad office, as well as your specific college or department, to find out if study abroad scholarships are available.
Cost & Financial Aid
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Offset the Cost
CIMBA understands that, for many students, studying abroad is only possible through financial aid and scholarships. That’s why we aim to make this opportunity financially attainable for everyone.
First, if you currently receive any form of financial aid or scholarships, you must notify your financial aid office that you plan to study abroad. If your financial aid package has already been awarded for the academic year, it might need to be reassessed. In some cases, the financial aid amounts are actually increased.
CIMBA Italy Financial Awards
CIMBA Italy offers several scholarships and awards that can be used in addition to your current financial aid. These include need- and merit-based scholarships, social media and blogging ambassadors, and the opportunity to be a Campus Assistant on our campus. You can apply for CIMBA Italy financial awards even if you have not finished your application to the program or been accepted.
As you review these opportunities, please note the deadlines for each individual award. The deadlines below are final, so plan ahead to ensure your applications are submitted on time. You will be notified of your award amounts after the application deadline for the award has passed, usually within 10 business days of the deadline. The award will not post on your billing statement until approximately 30 days before the program start date.
Merit Based Rewards
Semester Average Range:
$250 – $1,000
Summer Average Range:
$100 – $500
Application Deadlines
Fall:
May 15
Spring:
October 15
Summer:
March 15
To be eligible, you must have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher.
Need-Based Rewards
Semester Average Range:
$250 – $1,000
Summer Average Range:
$100 – $500
Application Deadlines
Fall:
May 15
Spring:
October 15
Summer:
March 15
To be eligible, you must receive some form of financial aid (i.e. Stafford loan, Pell grant, etc.) to attend your home institution.
CIMBA Italy Adversity Scholarship
Semester Average Range:
Up to $2000
Summer Average Range:
Not Eligible
Application Deadlines
Fall:
May 15
Spring:
October 15
Summer:
Not Eligible
Thanks to the generosity of CIMBA Italy’s alumni, faculty, and extended community, we are able to offer substantial study abroad scholarships to a select number of applicants.
These scholarships will be automatically applied to the student’s tuition owed upon admission to the program and may be combined with any other CIMBA Italy financial award. Total combined award amount may not exceed CIMBA Italy’s total tuition cost. Students must commit to enroll in CIMBA Italy during the semester indicated on their initial application to receive the scholarship. CIMBA Italy scholarship recipients will be asked to provide a short testimonial and photo upon successful completion of their semester abroad.
To qualify for this scholarship:
- Submit a complete CIMBA Italy application for a semester-long study abroad session (transcript exempt) by the preferred application deadline
- Submit the scholarship application form with applicable questions completed by the preferred application deadline
- Meet CIMBA Italy’s admission requirements
- Be in good academic standing with home institution
Additional eligibility considerations include, but are not limited to:
- Students from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in study abroad
- LGBTQIA+ students
- Students with disabilities
- Students with veteran status
- Students who are the first in their immediate family to attend college or university (“first generation” college students)
- Students who have never owned a passport or traveled outside their home country
- Students with a history of overcoming adversity
- Students currently receiving substantial tuition assistance, such as the HOPE or Promise scholarships
CIMBA Italy Campus Assistant
Undergraduate Semester:
$3000
Undergraduate Summer:
$1,500
Application Deadlines
Fall:
May 1
Spring:
October 1
Summer:
March 1
CIMBA Italy seeks students with strong leadership experience to serve as a resource for their fellow students and to support our full-time staff. The primary function of a Campus Assistant is to promote and maintain a positive living environment that is conducive to academic achievement and personal growth, and is respectful of its residents. CAs act as peer advisors, role models and administrators, while they help students settle into a new environment and culture. A 3.0 GPA is required for this position. Click here to read the position description.
*Do not buy a plane ticket if you apply for this position based on the regular student calendar, as you will be required to be on campus early if you are offered the position.
Blog Ambassador
Undergraduate Semester:
$500
Undergraduate Summer:
$250
Application Deadlines
Fall:
May 15
Spring:
October 15
Summer:
March 15
Share your study abroad journey with family, friends and prospective students by applying to be a CIMBA Italy blog ambassador. Blog ambassadors document their CIMBA Italy experience by posting a blog entry approximately once a week on the official CIMBA Italy blog and contributing to the end-of-semester student yearbook. Showcase your favorite pictures, memories, and lessons learned along the way!
Social Media Ambassador
Undergraduate Semester:
$500
Undergraduate Summer:
$250
Application Deadlines
Fall:
May 15
Spring:
October 15
Summer:
March 15
Add social media strategy skills to your resume and receive a scholarship as the Social Media Ambassador! CIMBA Italy Social Media students will share their experiences with family, friends, and prospective students through Instagram grid posts, stories and reels.
Video Ambassador
Undergraduate Semester:
$500
Undergraduate Summer:
Application Deadlines
Fall:
May 15
Spring:
October 15
Summer:
Not Eligible
CIMBA Italy seeks creative and motivated students to document their experiences abroad. Students will create videos that capture and describe the CIMBA experience, Italian culture, and more. Videos will be posted on YouTube. This scholarship award is not available for the summer session.
CIMBAItaly Legacy Award
Undergraduate Semester:
$1,000 for 2nd student
$1,500 for 3rd student
$2,000 for 4th student
Undergraduate Summer:
$500 for 2nd student
$750 for 3rd student
$1,000 for 4th student
How to apply:
- Send an email to cimba-italy@uiowa.edu to notify us about your legacy status no later than 30 days after program acceptance to ensure we are able to apply the award to your bill. We will verify prior program attendance of siblings.
- The email must also contain a short testimonial from your sibling about their CIMBA Italy experience. Include your siblings’ name and CIMBA term.
- After the program, we’ll ask you to send a testimonial about your experience with CIMBA Italy and 3-4 photos that we may use in our marketing materials (including but not limited to posters, brochures, website and marketing emails).
CIMBA Campus Assistant
Undergraduate Semester:
$3,000
Undergraduate Summer:
$1,500
CIMBA seeks students with strong leadership experience to serve as a resource for their fellow students and to support our full-time staff. The primary function of a Campus Assistant is to promote and maintain a positive living environment that is conducive to academic achievement and personal growth, and is respectful of its residents. CAs act as peer advisors, role models and administrators, while they help students settle into a new environment and culture. A 3.0 GPA is required for this position. Click here to read the position description.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester:
May 1
Spring Semester:
October 1
Summer:
March 1
Blog Ambassador
Undergraduate Semester:
$500
Undergraduate Summer:
$250
Share your study abroad journey with family, friends and prospective students by applying to be a CIMBA blog ambassador. Blog ambassadors document their CIMBA experience by posting a blog entry approximately once a week on the official CIMBA blog and contributing to the end-of-semester student yearbook. Showcase your favorite pictures, memories, and lessons learned along the way!
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester:
May 15
Spring Semester:
October 15
Summer:
March 15
Social Media Ambassador
Undergraduate Semester:
$500
Undergraduate Summer:
$250
Add social media strategy skills to your resume and receive a scholarship as the Social Media Ambassador! CIMBA Social Media students will share their experiences with family, friends, and prospective students through Instagram grid posts, stories and reels.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester:
May 15
Spring Semester:
October 15
Summer:
March 15
Video Ambassador
Undergraduate Semester:
$500
CIMBA seeks creative and motivated students to document their experiences abroad. Students will create videos that capture and describe the CIMBA experience, Italian culture, and more. Videos will be posted on YouTube. This scholarship award is not available for the summer session.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester:
May 15
Spring Semester:
October 15
Summer:
Not Eligible
CIMBALegacy Award
Because we know how much CIMBA impacts our students, we show our sincere appreciation for families who send multiple students to CIMBA by offering the following awards:
Undergraduate Semester
$1000 for 2nd Student
$1500 for 3nd Student
$2000 for 4nd Student
Undergraduate Summer
$500 for 2nd Student
$750 for 3nd Student
$1000 for 4nd Student
How to apply:
- Send an email to cimba-italy@uiowa.edu to notify us about your legacy status no later than 30 days after program acceptance to ensure we are able to apply the award to your bill. We will verify prior program attendance of siblings.
- The email must also contain a short testimonial from your sibling about their CIMBA experience. Include your siblings’ name and CIMBA term.
- After the program, we’ll ask you to send a testimonial about your experience with CIMBA and 3-4 photos that we may use in our marketing materials (including but not limited to posters, brochures, website and marketing emails).
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