Colorado State is committed to fostering global and cultural experiences for our entire student body. We actively support international opportunities that enrich learning, broaden perspectives, and prepare students for a connected world. We are dedicated to ensure that every student has access to meaningful global engagement.
Veterans and military dependents
Many veterans and their dependents use VA Education Benefits to help fund their credit-bearing education abroad experience. If you are planning to use your Post 9/11 GI Bill® or other VA Education Benefits to assist in payment of your overseas program, please plan ahead. You will work closely with your Education Abroad Coordinator and the School Certifying Official to find the program that fits the requirements of VA and your education abroad goals.
Adult Learners
“I am a first generation college student, but I am now 49 years old! My experience traveling as an undergrad “older” student was life enriching both times I went. I just would like to encourage non-traditional students to take advantage of these experiences as they are not just for the young students! My life is so much richer for having had these experiences!”
– Linda Halvorson,
Australian Agriculture Tour, Spring 2006
China, Summer 2010
As an adult student, you may have work, home, and family obligations that many other students may not have, or you may worry that you won’t fit in because you are older than most other college students. However, you can participate in education abroad programs. There may be special responsibilities such as children, spouses, partners, employment, etc. that need to be considered. Please address these topics with your Education Abroad Coordinator who will work closely with you to find a program whose length, housing, academics, location, etc. will meet your needs.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.