Supporting Your Student
The information on these pages will help parents and family better understand the philosophy of our programs as well as the processes, emotions and challenges your student might encounter in preparation for their study abroad program, once abroad and after their return.
Parent & Family Resources
- CSU, Chico Study Abroad & Exchange Frequently Asked Questions(opens in new window)
- CSU, Chico Study Abroad & Exchange Webinar(opens in new window)
- CSU, Chico Funding Your Study Abroad Experience/Study Abroad & Financial Aid Information(opens in new window)
- CSU, Chico Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop Webinar(opens in new window)
- Institute of International Education® A Parent Guide to Study Abroad (free PDF download)(opens in new window)
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators Publication What Parents Need to Know(opens in new window)
- American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Parent Site(opens in new window)
- California State University International Programs (CSU IP) Frequently Asked Questions(opens in new window)
- Global Experiences Parents & Families Site(opens in new window)
- University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Parent Site(opens in new window)
- Passport Place(opens in new window)
FERPA/Student Privacy
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)(opens in new window) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student's educational records. The Study Abroad & Exchange Office at CSU, Chico communicates directly with students to ensure they have information and support throughout the study abroad process. We adhere to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Confidential student records outlined by FERPA include financial aid, scholarship and billing and account information. These records and related information cannot be released to anybody other than the student without written consent and authorization from the student. We encourage families to connect with their students to discuss your questions and concerns.
CSU Faculty/Staff Fee Waiver
Please note: The dependent fee waiver can only be used for direct exchanges, CSU IP, or the NSE plan B program. Please contact studyabroad@csuchico.edu if you are unclear as to the program types. AIFS, USAC and Global Experiences are not eligible for the fee waiver.
Health & Safety Information
- AIFS Health and Safety(opens in new window)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)(opens in new window)
- CSU IP Health and Safety(opens in new window)
- Global Experiences Health and Safety(opens in new window)
- National Student Exchange (NSE) Health & Safety(opens in new window)
- The Center for Global Education Student Handbook: How to Get There and Back(opens in new window)
- U.S. Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)(opens in new window)
- U.S. Department of State Traveler's Checklist(opens in new window)
- U.S. Department of State U.S. Students Abroad(opens in new window)
- U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs(opens in new window)
- USAC Health and Safety(opens in new window)
- World Health Organization (WHO)(opens in new window)