{"id":35,"date":"2021-04-16T13:53:36","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T17:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/engaged-learning-office\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2025-12-02T10:14:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T15:14:18","slug":"national-student-exchange","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/engaged-learning-office\/students\/national-student-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"National Student Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-96 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/90\/files\/2025\/07\/Blue.UCEN_-1024x800.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" 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You can study for a single term or academic year at one of nearly 200 NSE member colleges and universities in the locations listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>United States<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puerto Rico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Virgin Islands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is open to students currently enrolled at one of NSE&#8217;s member colleges and universities.&nbsp;<br><br>Participate in NSE to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broaden your personal and educational perspectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live in and explore new areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from different professors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience personal growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore new areas of study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take courses not available on your home campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acquire life skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore career options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investigate graduate schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for future employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Become more independent and resourceful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience life from a different point of view<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d50585a96f4a93be8b6c61179e875941\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8937d79e6931eaa8f893d4ebd68388b9\"><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exchange participation is a privilege, not a right. Minimum requirements are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full-time enrollment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good academic, personal, and financial standing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional requirements and\/or restrictions may apply depending on your host campus. Your campus coordinator can provide more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4f5e459c353a8ac1203d1f4f0ea44e2d\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint is a &#8220;Plan B&#8221; university. This means you will pay tuition\/fees to your home university. Fees are assessed as a condition of enrollment (e.g., fees for laboratory courses, general service, technology, art and photography) are always paid to the host campus.&nbsp;<br><br>If you reside on campus, you will pay for room and meals at your host campus. You will also be responsible for transportation, personal expenses, and sightseeing opportunities while on exchange.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2dca81ac51e3c67d6f7b8dd71cd0c071\"><strong>Financial Aid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With some exceptions, U.S. federally funded financial aid for eligible students is applied for, awarded by, and disbursed from the campus where tuition\/fees are paid.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9b1e8cdbb07e180c0f0c3b85a67f2e64\"><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply for exchange through your home campus NSE coordinator. 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