Study abroad is an opportunity to travel outside the United States with California Community College professors and other California students for the purpose of earning academic credit applicable to your educational goals. Students enroll in classes, receive transferable general education units, and can apply for financial aid and scholarships to help with the costs. Program courses and activities are geared toward taking advantage of the international location, and students gain invaluable multi-cultural experience by living and learning outside of the United States.
Summer Programs with MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College instructors design and teach all summer study abroad programs.
- The programs include two courses (6-7 units total) and offer one month of travel abroad during the summer session.
- Completed coursework is UC/CSU transferable and appears on a MiraCosta College transcript.
Summer Destinations
More information coming soon!
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for summer study aboard programs, students must meet the following requirements:
- 18 years of age by the date of departure
Past Summer Program Destinations
- Samara, Costa Rica Summer 2023
- Florence, Italy Summer 2022 | Summer 2023
Fall and Spring Programs with SCFC
MiraCosta College is a member of the Southern California Foothill Consortium (SCFC) coordinated by Citrus College. The program offers two study abroad experiences each year (fall and spring) that provide students with a unique opportunity to enrich their education. Completed coursework appears on a Citrus College transcript.
Students interested in participating in the fall and spring study abroad programs can visit the Citrus College Study Abroad webpage for more information.
Spring Destinations
Spring 2024 - Barcelona, Spain
- Citrus College Webpage
- Information Brochure
- Timeline and Fee Schedule
- Deposit due: November 21, 2023
Complete the Barcelona, Spain Interest Form
Past Fall Program Destinations
- Rome, Italy Fall 2023
Past Spring Program Destinations
- Madrid, Spain Spring 2023
The Southern California Foothills Consortium for Study Abroad is a cooperative venture among the community college districts of Antelope Valley College, Barstow Community College, Citrus College, College of the Canyons, College of the Desert, Crafton Hills College, MiraCosta College, Mt. San Antonio College, Mt. San Jacinto College, Rio Hondo College, San Diego City College, San Bernardino Valley College, and Victor Valley College in partnership with The American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS). This partnership allows students to make normal progress toward their undergraduate degrees while utilizing foreign resources and cross-cultural experiences. Students who attend other community colleges and universities are welcome to apply.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for fall and spring study aboard programs, students must meet the following requirements:
- 18 years of age by the date of departure
- completed a minimum of 12 units of college coursework
- cumulative 2.5 GPA
Financial Aid for Study Abroad
Scholarships for Study Abroad
- Do you receive a Pell Grant as part of the official Financial Aid award?
- You may be eligible for the Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship.
- Learn how to create a compelling application by viewing the How to Apply for the Gilman Scholarship presentation.
- The Gilman Scholarship and Wright Smith Family Study Abroad Scholarship
- The John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship)
- Diversity Abroad Scholarship
- Fund for Education Abroad Due: Sept 20th
- Going Abroad Scholarship $1,500 Due: Oct 15th
- Lerna Study Abroad Award $2,000 Due: Nov 1st
- Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship $1,000 Due: Nov 15th
Additional scholarships and funding resources
- MiraCosta Scholarship Office
- StudyAbroad.com
- Fund for Education Abroad
- AIFS Funding Your Study Abroad
For more information on Financial Aid and Scholarships for study abroad, please contact the Financial Aid office.
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