20 USC 1131a - Study abroad program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1131a.

Study abroad program

(a)

Program authority

(b)

“Eligible student” defined

For the purpose of this section, the term “eligible student” means a student that is—

(1)

enrolled full-time in a baccalaureate degree program at an institution of higher education; and

(2)

entering the third year of study, or completing the third year of study in the case of a summer abroad program, at an institution of higher education which nominates such student for participation in the study abroad program.

(c)

Special rule

An institution of higher education desiring to send a student on the study abroad program shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute under which such institution of higher education agrees to—

(1)

provide the requisite academic preparation for students participating in the study abroad or internship programs;

(2)

pay one-third the cost of each student it nominates for participation in the study abroad program; and

(3)

meet such other requirements as the Secretary may from time to time, by regulation, reasonably require.

(Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 623, formerly § 622, as added Pub. L. 102–325, title VI, § 601, July 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 734; renumbered § 623 and amended Pub. L. 105–244, title VI, § 603(b)(1), (c), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1783, 1784; Pub. L. 110–315, title VI, § 614, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3340.)

cite as: 20 USC 1131a