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Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad

Family Resources

Studying abroad will be one of the most rewarding and challenging events of your student's college experience, and as a family member, we appreciate that you want to know as much as possible about study abroad resources. All students have access to the resources below in their Clemson study abroad application and discuss the resources during a study abroad advising meeting.

The Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad is here to support your student while they are abroad and during every step of the process, from initial preparations to returning from overseas. We invite you to explore our website and the Family Resources page to learn more about the program types offered at Clemson University, Payments & Financial Aid, Health & Safety, and who to contact regarding specific questions.

Program Types

At the Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad, we offer three different program types: Faculty Directed, Exchange, and Third Party & Direct Enroll. Read more about the different program types below to learn more about your student's education abroad experience. Program types are discussed in depth during a study abroad initial advising meeting with all students.

Faculty Directed

Students participating on a Faculty Directed program will be studying abroad with other Clemson students and taking courses taught by Clemson faculty. Courses are viewed similarly to if they were at Clemson and impact a student's GPA. This is the best fit for students wanting to participate in a summer term. 

For specific questions about payments, financial aid, health & safety, and who to contact please look at the resources below. 

Exchange

Students participating on an Exchange program will be studying abroad with other international students and students attending the host institution. Coursework must be approved by its respective department at Clemson and is considered transfer credit. Transfer credit does not impact a student's Clemson GPA (may impact their scholarship GPA). Students must pass the course in order to recieve credit. 

This is the best fit for sstudents who prefer a highly immersive and independent study abroad experience as well as wanting to participate in a semester term or academic year.

For specific questions about payments, financial aid, health & safety, and who to contact please look at the resources below. 

Third Party & Direct Enroll

Students participating on a Third Party or Direct Enroll program will be studying abroad with other U.S. students and students attending the host institution. Coursework must be approved by its respective department at Clemson and is considered transfer credit. Transfer credit does not impact a student's Clemson GPA (may impact their scholarship GPA). Students must pass the course in order to recieve credit. 

This is the best fit for students wanting a high level of support from the program provider and onsite staff. Third party and direct enroll options are available for both summer and semester terms.

For specific questions about payments, financial aid, health & safety, and who to contact please look at the resources below. 

Payments & Financial Aid

Questions regarding financial aid should be directed to the Financial Aid office. Financial aid is applied differently depending on program types, and your student is strongly encouraged to schedule a meeting with our Study Abroad Coordinators in Financial Aid. All students have access to financial aid resources in their Clemson study abroad application. Learn more about the Financial Aid office and study abroad scholarships. 

If you or your student have questions regarding the withdrawal policy.

Click the programs below to understand more about payments and billing. 

  • Faculty Directed

    Faculty Directed programs follow a strict withdrawal and cancellation policy.

    All tuition and program fees are billed through iRoar and follow the Clemson University payment schedule for the respective study abroad term.

    • Out-of-state students will be billed Clemson in-state tuition and fees.
    • Students are required to pay a $350 nonrefundable deposit by card before submitting their Clemson study abroad application.
  • Exchange

    Students participating on an exchange program are billed Clemson tuition and fees through iRoar and follow the Clemson University payment schedule for the respective study abroad term. Out-of-state students will be billed Clemson in-state tuition and fees.

    Housing and other additional fees are to be paid directly to the host institution and/or provider(s). If you or your student have questions regarding withdrawals, refunds, or payment plans please reach out directly to the host institution and/or provider(s).

    PHCEA is not responsible for issuing refunds or serving as a financial mediator.

  • Third Party & Direct Enroll

    Students participating on a third party or direct enroll program are billed a Study Abroad Fee through iRoar and follow the Clemson University payment schedule for the respective study abroad term.

    Study Abroad Fee:

    • Semester: $766
    • Summer: $383

    *Subject to change based on Clemson Tuition & Fees

    If your student commits to their program and decides to withdraw they are still responsible for paying the study abroad fee. Read more about our withdrawal policies.

    Tuition, program fees, and housing are all paid directly to the program provider. If you or your student have questions regarding withdrawals, refunds, or payment plans please reach out directly to the provider.

    PHCEA is not responsible for issuing refunds or serving as a financial mediator.

Health & Safety

Your student's health and safety is our number one concern. All students are required to download and activate the AlertTraveler app. AlertTraveler is an app managed by our office with emergency check ins, travel advisories, and other relevant safety information. Instructions for activation are located in the student's application. 

It is your student's responsibility to attend a mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation session prior to their departure where our Study Abroad Coordinators discuss indepth health and safety resources.

If you have questions regarding health and safety resources that were discussed with your student, please have a conversation with them. Your student has access to the Pre-Departure Orientation slides, health and safety resources, and AlertTraveler information in their Clemson study abroad application.

  • Faculty Directed

    All students are required to be enrolled in international insurance. For Faculty Directed programs PHCEA will enroll students on their behalf.* Insurance cost is included in the program fee. Read more about about International Medical Insurance.

    If your student is experiencing an emergency abroad they are advised to reach out to their program leader for on-site emergency numbers and resources to mitigate the situation.

    If you or your student need to speak to someone in PHCEA please contact the Clemson University police department at 864.656.2222 or send a notification through the AlertTraveler app. 

    Your student has access to health and safety resources in their Clemson study abroad application. The information above is also discussed at the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation session.

     

  • Exchange

    All students are required to be enrolled in international insurance. For Exchange programs students are required to enroll themselves in CISI insurance. Instructions for insurance enrollment can be found in the student's Clemson study abroad application. Read more about about International Medical Insurance.

    If your student is experiencing an emergency abroad they are advised to reach out to their on-site staff for emergency numbers and resources to mitigate the situation.

    If you or your student need to speak to someone in PHCEA please contact the Clemson University police department at 864.656.2222 or send a notification through the AlertTraveler app. 

    Your student has access to health and safety resources in their Clemson study abroad application. The information above is also discussed at the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation session.

     

  • Third Party & Direct Enroll

    All students are required to be enrolled in international insurance. For Third Party & Direct Enroll programs students are required to enroll themselves in international medical insurance. Instructions for insurance enrollment can be found in the student's Clemson study abroad application. Read more about about International Medical Insurance.

    If your student is experiencing an emergency abroad they are advised to reach out to their on-site staff for emergency numbers and resources to mitigate the situation.

    If you or your student need to speak to someone in PHCEA please contact the Clemson University police department at 864.656.2222 or send a notification through the AlertTraveler app. 

    Your student has access to health and safety resources in their Clemson study abroad application. The information above is also discussed at the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation session.

     

Clemson University Contacts

Financial Aid
Email: finaid@clemson.edu
Phone: 864.656.1831

Clemson University Police Department
Phone: 864.656.2222

Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad
Email: abroad@clemson.edu
Phone: 864.656.2457


For more contact information please refer to our Contact page. If your student has questions regarding their major and studying abroad they may schedule an appointment via CU Navigate.