Study Abroad for Student Athletes

Student athletes are encouraged to take advantage of Morningside’s many opportunities for study abroad.  Special concerns and issues for student athletes are discussed below - the most important thing is to plan ahead and to talk to your coach about your interest.  With good communication and planning study abroad can be part of anyone’s Morningside experience.

Financial Aid

• Most, if not all of your financial aid package can be applied to study abroad
• Additional loans or grants may be available to help with program costs
• Ask your coach how study abroad might affect your Athletic Grant

Conflict with Athletic Commitments

• Participation in study abroad need not jeopardize your fitness or place on the team
• Ask about fitness and sports opportunities related to your study abroad program
• Work with your coach to develop a training schedule for your time away

Timing

• Start planning early and consult your coach and advisor to plan your time abroad
• A redshirt year or fifth year can also a good time to study abroad
• Financial aid usually does not apply to summer study abroad programs
• The chart below shows recommended times for study abroad by sport

*** Best times for this sport – will work for almost all student athletes
**O.K. time for this sport – will work for many student athletes
* Generally NOT a good time for this sport, but may work in individual cases
Blank indicates that only very rare cases (i.e. partial eligibility) are possible

Sport	Sophomore	Junior		Senior			Short Term Programs
	Spring (Italy only)	Fall	Spring		Fall	Spring	May	Summer†
Baseball	*	*	*		*	*	*	***
Basketball							***	***
Cheer & Dance	*	*	*		*	*	***	***
Cross Country	***	*	***		*	***	***	***
Football	**	*	**		*	***	***	***
Golf	**	*	**		*	**	***	***
Soccer	***	*	***		*	***	***	***
Softball	*	***	*		***	*	*	***
Swimming	***	***	***		***	***	***	***
Tennis	*	**	*		**	*	***	***
Track & Field	*	***	*		***	*	*	**
Volleyball	*	*	*		*	***	***	**
Wrestling	*	*	*		*	*	***	***
† Please note that financial aid generally is not applicable to summer programs