International Education Fee Grant Guidelines
Governance
Program Director
Dr. Joe Nordgren, Professor of English and Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences
Program Coordinator
M.A., Ms. Norma Zarzosa, Instructor of Spanish
Faculty Advisory Committee Members
Dr. Rick Altemose, Professor of Criminal Justice
Dr. Kim Ellis, Professor of Music
Dr. Donna Meeks, Professor of Art and Department Chair
Dr. Ryan Underdown, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering
Dr. Jim Vanderleeuw, Professor of Political Science
Dr. Celia Varick, Associate Professor of Accounting
Student Advisory Committee Member
Ms. Meghan Greer, Senior, Biology and Pre-medical (2008/2009)
Announcement of Policies and Application Procedures
1. International Education Fee Grant (IEFG) awards are intended to supplement the cost of study abroad. Important reminders:
a. As required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Lamar University students who enroll in study abroad university-level credit earning courses must know that more than 50% of the actual course contact hours will be met outside of the United States.
b. Also, Lamar University students who enroll in study abroad courses or programs organized by other institutions must provide evidence that the credit hours earned at foreign institutions of higher learning are transferable to Lamar and apply to ones degree plan.
2. IEFG awards are distributed three times per academic year: for the fall, spring, and summer. However, the Advisory Committee reserves the right to make additional awards and to change distribution policies as circumstances require.
3. Applications will be accepted only during the semester immediately prior to the semester in which one plans to study abroad: the spring semester for study abroad during the upcoming May mini-session, summer, and fall terms; the fall semester for study abroad during the upcoming spring term. The Advisory Committee is not obligated to accept any applications outside of these stipulated time frames, and all application materials must be sent directly to the Coordinator for Global Studies and Study Abroad.
4. IEFG awards are limited to students who enroll in courses that will result in academic credit at Lamar University. Preference will be given to students who apply to Lamar University-sponsored courses. IEFG awards will not be given for non-academic related travel.
5. Carefully review the Introductory Background Information and Application Proceduresbefore completing the appropriate Forms and signing the International Education Fee Grant, Assumption of Risk, Release and Waiver of Liability Acceptance Agreement.
6. Additional questions and queries should be forwarded to Ms. Norma Zarzosa at nlzarzosa@my.lamar.edu.
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