Study Abroad: Frequently Asked Questions

Every Custom Study Abroad program has its own cost. You can find program costs for each program on the partner organization’s website.

Yes. Online students can participate in study abroad and international internships.
Please refer to the eligibility guidelines on the Policies, Guidelines, &FAQ page to determine if you are eligible to study abroad.

You must complete your background check through LU Send’s approved provider. Even if you have already completed a background check for a licensure program for your degree, you must still complete LU Send’s approved background check.If you are a returning traveler and have completed a background check with LU Send, your background check will remain valid for one academic year.

Yes. Liberty has mandated that all students who travel through LU Send are required to have International Health and Travel insurance through Liberty. The insurance cost is included in the LU Send fee.

The LU Send Study Abroad fee covers safe check within VIA Travel, processing fees, Cultural Intelligence training, international health and travel insurance, pre-departure training, and travel packages.

Liberty scholarships can be used towards Signature Study Abroad programs. For more information on using Liberty scholarships, please refer to the “Financing your Program” page.

Students’ eligibility to study abroad during their final semester at Liberty University is dependent on the final courses they need to graduate. We recommend starting the planning process as early as possible and consulting your Global Program Coordinator to determine if studying abroad in your final semester is possible.

Please note that transcripts from a host university can take up to 2-3 months to receive after completing your study abroad program. This may delay your final degree conferral at Liberty. Program dates may also extend after Liberty’s regular semester, which can impact your ability to participate in Commencement.

Students going abroad with a partner organization will pay for most of their associated costs through Financial Check-In.

Students can complete Financial Check-In once all associated costs are posted on their student account. Students are still responsible for adhering to the University’s published deadlines for Financial Check-In.

LU Send does not charge withdrawal fees for program withdrawal with a partner organization. Additionally, the LU Send Study Abroad fee is fully refundable if you withdraw from your program before you leave the U.S.

Students’ eligibility to study abroad more than once at Liberty University is dependent on their specific degree program requirements and the University’s transfer and academic policies. We recommend starting the planning process as early as possible and consulting your Global Program Coordinator to determine if studying abroad more than once is possible. For more information about Liberty’s transfer and academic policies, please visit the academic policies in the University’s course catalog.

Students will need to consult their specific program to determine whether visits are allowed.

Yes. Students who travel outside their program location are required to update their itinerary record in their LU Send application portal. There is a list of countries that require preapproval from LU Send, Risk Management, and LUPD. If you are uncertain of which countries require approval, please contact your Global Program Coordinator at lusendstudyabroad@liberty.edu.