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Complete additional requirements in the Education Abroad Portal

Log into the Ed Abroad Portal to review and complete your requirements. This includes additional information on program expectations, understanding program costs, and financial planning resources.

Attend your Next Steps Meeting with an Ed Abroad Advisor

The Next Steps Meeting offers you a chance to meet with an Education Abroad Advisor to discuss your funding plan and travel preparation for your experience abroad. Next Steps meetings are offered as a group session on a weekly basis during fall and winter terms. Check the Ed Abroad Events Calendar for the schedule.

If you do not see any Next Steps meeting times that work for you, make an individual appointment via Calendly (virtual or in-person) or email studyabroad@pcc.edu.

During the Next Steps meeting, the Ed Abroad Advisor will cover the following:

• Program details and application timeline
• Program cost (program fee, tuition, and additional costs) and the $500 nonrefundable deposit
• Passport and airfare arrangements
• Program Cancelation & Withdrawal policy
• Your funding plan: financial aid, scholarships, and fundraising options
• PCC Accommodations and academic support

Note: Attending this meeting is a requirement before you make your $500 nonrefundable deposit.

After you complete your Next Steps meeting with an Education Abroad Advisor, you move forward in the application process. Your advisor will update your program application to mark this requirement as completed.

Next, you will receive an email from Lynne Baxter in PCC Student Accounts with instructions on how to pay your $500 nonrefundable deposit through PCC-Pay. The deadline to submit your deposit is February 22, 2025.

Make your funding plan

We encourage students to make a funding plan early to cover their education abroad expenses. Your personal plan could include financial aid, scholarships, crowdfunding campaigns, and personal savings. The benefit of having multiple funding sources is that you are not relying on a single source (example: scholarships) to cover the full cost of your study abroad experience.

Where should you start?

1. Financial Aid: Connect with a Financial Aid Advisor (either Melinda Leiva or Matt Sagayaga) by making an appointment via Calendly to meet in person, via phone, or through Zoom. Make sure to complete your FAFSA and include the tuition and program fees from the program budget. Each program budget is posted on the specific study abroad program page.
2. Scholarships: check out the scholarship list on our Funding webpage for aid options specifically designed to help you fund your education abroad experience.
3. Fundraising: Tap into your social networks by creating a digital crowdfunding campaign. Check out our featured student crowdfunding campaigns for examples.
4. Connect with an Ed Abroad Advisor: Advisors Ali and Adriane are available to review your funding plan, discuss your options, and review essay drafts for crowdfunding campaigns and scholarships. Schedule your in-person or virtual appointment via our Calendly.

Review and understand Ed Abroad program policies

Visit Ed Abroad Policies to learn more about our Program Cancelation, Withdrawal, and Refund Policies. You will be asked to read and digitally sign off on these policies as part of your program application in the Ed Abroad Portal.

Apply for your passport

Apply for or renew your passport as soon as possible. Need assistance with this process? Check out Passports or contact an Ed Abroad Advisor at studyabroad@pcc.edu.

Submit your $500 non-refundable deposit

What is the deposit?

The $500 non-refundable deposit is a payment you submit to reserve your spot on the study abroad program. The deposit goes toward the full cost of the program fees.

When is the deposit due?

The deposit deadline is February 22, 2025 (one week after the program application deadline). We encourage students to submit their deposits early, especially for competitive programs!

How do I pay my deposit?​​​​​​​

Lynne Baxter in PCC Student Accounts will email you instructions on how to pay the deposit through your MyPCC. As a reminder, the $500 fee is nonrefundable and, in most cases, cannot be paid for by scholarships. The deposit is due on February 22, 2025 — one week after the program application deadline.

• Exceptions: If the PCC Faculty-Led program that you applied for does not reach its minimum student enrollment to travel (12 participants), you will be refunded your $500 fee as long as you do not have any outstanding fees on your MyPCC Student Account. ​​​​​​​If these circumstances cause you financial hardship, the Education Abroad office will advocate for you to PCC Student Accounts. Please review the Withdrawal and Cancellation Policy for more information.

What happens after I submit my deposit?

When your $500 deposit has been received, the Education Abroad office will mark this requirement as completed on your program application. Your deposit reserves your spot in the course, and considers you committed to the program. This allows you to move forward in preparing for your study abroad experience with PCC.

Once you have completed your Next Steps Meeting, you will receive an email from Lynne Baxter in PCC Student Accounts with instructions on submitting your deposit through MyPCC. The $500 program deposit is non-refundable unless the study abroad program that you applied to is canceled. Visit Ed Abroad Policies to learn more about our Program Cancelation, Withdrawal, and Refund Policies.

Complete additional requirements in the Education Abroad Portal

Log into the Ed Abroad Portal to review and complete your requirements, including your passport information, emergency contacts, the Identity, Health & Wellness Support form, and additional information to help us support you during your Education Abroad experience.

Flight information

Do not book your flight until you receive confirmation from the Education Abroad Office. After we have finalized the program details, we will give you information and resources about booking your international flight.

Program cohort meetings (March)

The program cohort meeting is the first in-person opportunity for participants to gather together as a program cohort. At this meeting, the instructor provides an overview of the course, program itinerary, and travel specifics. The Education Abroad Office staff will also attend to answer questions about travel preparation, passports, flight information, and lodging details.

Once your program receives a minimum of 12 participants, you will receive an email with your cohort meeting time and date details.

Pre-Departure Orientation meetings (April-May)

The Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) meetings are required for all participants studying abroad with PCC. The meetings for 2025 study abroad programs will take place on the following dates and times:

• Meet your program cohort (early March, date TBD) 
• Session #1 (in-person): Health & Wellness While Abroad on Friday, April 11 from 12:00 – 2:00pm @ Cascade Campus Student Union, Room 202 / 203
• Session #2 (virtual): Course Registration & Payment on Friday, May 2 from 12:00 – 2:00pm via Zoom
• Study Abroad Alumni Panel on Friday, May 16 from 12:00 – 2:00pm @ Cascade Campus Student Union, Room 203 (optional)

During these sessions, Education Abroad Staff and your course instructor will cover the following:

• Travel preparation timeline
• Roles of the PCC Ed Abroad Office, course instructor, and program providers in your program destination
• How to be successful on your program: Academics, Health, and Wellness
• Course expectations and summer class schedule, course registration, and payment process
• Strategies for staying healthy and safe while abroad
• Cultural context to better understand your program destination
• Communication expectations with your cohort and friends/family back home

Most importantly, there will be time for you to ask questions about all things international travel and how to make the most of your time abroad.

Register for your Study Abroad course (May)

Watch this video for information on the Course Registration and Payment Process for your study abroad program.

• Available for download: PCC Education Abroad Course Registration and Payment [PDF]

When can I register for my study abroad course?

PCC Summer term registration begins in late May based on priority registration, which means the more credits you’ve earned, the earlier you can register. Visit When to Register for Classes to view your registration window.

How do I register?

To register for your study abroad course, log into your MyPCC dashboard and click Register for classes in the term-to-term checklist. Visit How to Register for additional step-by-step instructions.

Your faculty leader will provide you with a closed CRN code that grants you permission to register for your study abroad course and additional instructions for how to complete this process. Your study abroad program is a course only available to students who have been admitted to the program. If you experience issues with this process or cannot register, email studyabroad@pcc.edu and we will assist you.

What happens after I register?

When you successfully register for the course, the tuition and the associated program fee will be billed to your PCC student account.

Submit your payment: tuition and program fees (June)

Watch this video for information on the Course Registration and Payment Process for your study abroad program.

• Available for download: PCC Education Abroad Course Registration and Payment [PDF]

After registering for your study abroad course, the tuition and the associated program fee will be billed to your PCC student account.

Where can I view my bill?

To view your PCC Student Account bill, log into your MyPCC and select the Paying for College tab. Navigate to your account summary on the left side of the page, then click “View my bill in PCC-Pay”. PCC-Pay is the online system you use to view and pay your bill. Visit the PCC-Pay resource page for more information.

On your Student Account bill page, click “View Statement”. Review your itemized bill to help you distinguish your study abroad fee + tuition from any other PCC charges you may have on your account. The $500 deposit you submitted for your program will not be reflected in this total (but don’t worry; we have records that will validate your deposit).

What are my payment options?

• Pay in person, over the phone, online, or via mail: The college accepts card, check, and cash payments.
• Payment plan: There are two payment plan options: 3 installments (monthly) or 5 installments (bi-weekly). Check with the Ed Abroad Advisors if your study abroad program is eligible. If so, then visit Payment Plans for instructions on setting this up via your MyPCC.
• Financial aid: If you have been awarded financial aid, you can use these funds to pay for study abroad courses. Your disbursement will be processed and released during week 2 of the term in early July.
• Third-party billing: Contract payment awarded to a student. Contact the PCC third-party billing officer for further details.
• Scholarship: Free money awarded to a student. If you were awarded a PCC Education Abroad Foundation Scholarship, your award amount can also be deducted from the total program fee. In this case, you must pay over the phone or in person via a payment window in Student Accounts. Contact the PCC scholarship officer for further details.
  •  If you received any other PCC Foundation Scholarship, you can apply that award toward your program fee. In this case, please notify the PCC Foundation and Student Accounts directly so that a note can be made in your account to avoid a late fee.​​​​​​​
• AmeriCorps vouchers: AmeriCorps is a program that provides tuition vouchers for volunteers in service. To redeem, submit your request via the AmeriCorps portal.
• Credit cards: Consider setting up a low-interest rate credit card to help cover your expenses. This option can help you build your credit responsibly, and earn cash back rewards on your purchases. If you are new to credit cards, there are options with an initial credit line of $500, which is a good place to start.

How do I submit my payment?

You have three options available for payment:

• Option #1: Pay the bill online through PCC-Pay.

This option requires you to pay the full program fee and then be reimbursed the $500 deposit. ​​To pay your PCC Student Account bill, log into your MyPCC and select the Paying for College tab. Navigate to your account summary on the left side of the page, then click “View my bill in PCC-Pay”. On your Student Account bill page, click “Make Payment”. The $500 deposit that you submitted for your program will not be reflected in this total.

• Option #2: Pay the bill over the phone via Student Accounts.

This option requires you to pay the program fee minus the $500 deposit.​​​​​​​ ​​​​​If you choose option #2, please tell the student accounts associate on the phone that you are registered for a study abroad program and would like to pay the program fee minus the $500 deposit. If they have questions about this, please have them contact Anne Frey, the Education Abroad Manager, at 971-722-5691.

• Option #3: Pay the bill in person via Student Accounts

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This option is similar to #2, requiring you to pay the program fee minus the $500 deposit.​​​​​​​ ​​​​​If you choose option #3, please tell the student accounts associate at the payment window that you are registered for a study abroad program and would like to pay the program fee minus the $500 deposit. If they have questions about this, please have them contact Anne Frey, the Education Abroad Manager, at 971-722-5691.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Student Accounts can be reached via phone at 971-722-8888, and in-person via a payment window at the following locations:

Campus	Location	In-person office hours
Cascade	SSB 102B	Monday – Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Sylvania	CC Answer Center
Rock Creek	Bldg. 9 103
Southeast	SCOMM 115 Answer Center

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When do I need to pay?​​​​​​

Your payment is due by the PCC payment deadline as listed on the PCC Academic Calendar webpage. The summer term payment deadline is Monday, June 9, 2025.