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Study Abroad

London Bridge at sunset Columbia College provides study abroad opportunities. Students are encouraged to explore opportunities to study outside the United States. The College is a member of the Missouri London Consortium and the Central College (IA) study abroad consortium.

The College also offers a study tour to a different country each year. Participants in the study tour may enroll for up to six hours of course London parkcredit as part of the eight week summer session. Dr. Brian Kessel, 207 St. Clair Hall, is the Study Abroad Advisor and advises students about the availability, value and academic appropriateness of these programs.

To help defray costs for study abroad, students may apply for financial aid through the Columbia College Registration and Financial Services Office. Federal financial aid, such as the Pell Grant or student loans, can be used to help finance study abroad. Institutional grants and awards cannot be used for study abroad. Students who are interested in obtaining more information about these opportunities should contact Dr. Brian Kessel, Study Abroad Advisor, at (573) 875-7625 or e-mail: blkessel@ccis.edu.

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