STUDY ABROAD FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

Funding Your Verto Experience

Access, Equity, And Affordability Are Core Pillars Of Verto’s Mission.

We believe that every young adult deserves to have a transformative global education experience on their path toward graduation, without breaking the bank. Depending on your eligibility, the cost of a Verto first-year abroad experience may be significantly reduced through Verto’s study abroad scholarships and grants.

Participants must submit their FAFSA* to our Academic Provider, the University of New Haven, if they plan to apply for any need based scholarships or grants provided by Verto.

*Please note that Verto Education is not currently participating in the federal student aid programs offered by the U.S. Department of Education or US Department of Veterans Affairs. Completion of the FAFSA is to determine need based institutional (Verto) eligibility only; federal student aid (from either federal agency) cannot be awarded for Verto Education study abroad experiences.

 

GRANT & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

In consideration of the family budget, Verto offers abroad locations at different price points and access to the following grants and scholarships to study overseas.

ACCELERATED APPLICATION DISCOUNT

Complete your application*, submit your transcript, and complete your family admission call within three weeks and receive a $500 tuition reduction.

EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT

Secure your spot with a completed application and deposit by January 26, 2026 for Fall 2026 and save $1,000 on your tuition.

Spring 2026 Early Enrollment Discount is now closed.

THE VERTO SCHOLARS AWARD

The Verto Scholars Award is offered to incoming first semester students based on their high school GPA.

  • Eligibility: Offered to incoming first semester students (U.S. Citizens/U.S. Permanent Residents only) based on their high school GPA. Students must have a completed Verto application and be accepted to Verto to be considered for the VSA. Students must have a completed Verto application and be accepted to Verto to be considered for the VSA.
  • Key Deadlines:
    • Complete the VSA application by:
      • October 1, 2025 for Spring 2026
      • March 2, 2026 for Fall 2026
  • Renewability: The Verto Scholars Award is renewable for a second Verto Experience if the participant achieves a GPA of at least 3.0 on their first enrolled Verto term, and has enrolled for the spring term by October 1, 2025 or fall term by May 1, 2026.

The VSA application is open for the Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters.

VERTO SCHOLARS AWARD GPA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TERM AWARDS ANNUAL AWARD RENEWAL GPA
TIER 1 3.8+ $5,000.00 $10,000.00 3.0 or above
TIER 2 3.5-3.79 $3,500.00 $7,000.00 3.0 or above
TIER 3 3.0-3.49 $2,500.00 $5,000.00 3.0 or above
TIER 4 2.7-2.99 $1,500.00 $3,000.00 3.0 or above
THE VERTO GLOBAL CITIZEN SCHOLARSHIP

The Verto Global Citizen Scholarship recognizes students dedicated to immersing themselves in the local community of Seville or Buenos Aires to learn, grow, and be a contributing member. This study abroad scholarship includes full room and board with a local, vetted homestay family, and can reduce the out-of-pocket cost of your Verto study abroad experience by as much as $17,000.

TO QUALIFY, STUDENTS MUST:

• Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 at the time of application
• Demonstrated Pell Eligibility via FAFSA SAI of -1500 to 8000
• Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

The Student Aid Index (SAI), is determined by filing the FAFSA.*

*Completion of the FAFSA is to determine institutional eligibility only; federal student aid will not be awarded for Verto Education Abroad Experiences.

TO APPLY FOR THE GLOBAL CITIZEN SCHOLARSHIP:

  1. Complete your Verto Application
  2. Complete your Global Citizen Scholarship Application
  3. Submit your high school transcript
  4. Submit your FAFSA (list University of New Haven, Federal School Code 001397)
  5. Upload your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) showing your SAI

HOW TO FUND YOUR VERTO EXPERIENCE

Filing your FAFSA is the first step to determine your eligibility for Verto grants. You must add Verto’s Academic Provider (the University of New Haven) on the school list.

*Please note that Verto Education is not currently participating in the federal student aid program offered by the U.S. Department of Education. Completion of the FAFSA is to determine institutional eligibility only; federal student aid will not be awarded for Verto Education Abroad Experiences.

Submit your high school transcript, FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS), and Verto Global Citizen Scholarship Application as seen above to be considered for Verto Grants & Scholarships.

Review your Verto grants and scholarships to understand your total cost of attendance.

To calculate your semester program fees:

Verto Location Cost – Awarded Verto Grants & Scholarships = Semester Cost of Attendance

After you figure out your Total Cost of Attendance, you will need to consider your options for how to pay the remaining balance.

Your additional funding options include:

  • Apply for external scholarships.
  • Verto can accept external scholarships provided that they can be used at institutions outside your home state.
  • Utilize a 529 college savings plan.
  • Borrow private student loans.

Payment Plan Options: When it comes time to pay your balance, you have the option to make a one-time lump sum payment or enroll in an interest free payment plan that splits your remaining balance into 5 equal monthly payments.

Learn more about education abroad scholarships and your additional funding options.

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