Many universities offer their students the opportunity to participate
in study abroad programs through a mechanism called concurrent enrollment.
In those cases where the OSEA Training Program has been pre-approved
by the home institution, students can file for concurrent enrollment.
This is usually filed with the office for study abroad (sometimes
called “international study,” “international program
exchange,” or “education abroad”). Students are
encouraged to check with this office at their home institution for
specific policies and forms.
Benefits
Typically, concurrent enrollment involves the filing of an application
form and a fee directly to the study abroad office (not with the
university registrar). In general, it allows students to:
Maintain financial aid eligibility;
Earn regular, graded credits for the “course equivalents”
of OSEA curriculum while participating in the OSEA program;
Receive these credits for course equivalents directly on
the transcript of the home institution;
Avoid the process of transferring credits;
Maintain pre-registration privileges;
Continue deferment of any school-related loans;
Satisfy residency requirements for graduation;
Retain option to purchase the home institution medical
and accident insurance plan for coverage while participating in
OSEA program;
Avoid paying fees associated with on-campus activities,
resources, and organizations (e.g., technology, library, health,
recreation, and student government)
Save the tuition of the home institution for one quarter or
semester.
Please note that the specific benefits of concurrent enrollment
will vary with each home institution, when and where this is available.
Course Equivalents
Typically concurrent enrollment requires full-time enrollment. OSEA
Training programs satisfy this requirement by offering 10 credits
for Summer Field School and 16 credits for the Winter Quarter. The
study abroad office will have a list of the “course equivalents”
that correspond to the OSEA curriculum. The OSEA courses have been
pre-approved and determined to be equivalent to courses with specific
departments (usually anthropology), course number and number of
credits. Students enroll in these courses and, upon successful completion,
receive credit for these courses. Grades will be computed into your
cumulative GPA and your status as a full-time student at your home
institution will not be interrupted.
Tuition
With Concurrent Enrollment students do not pay the tuition and fees
of their home institution. By saving this amount and by retaining
their financial aid, students instead pay the OSEA tuition and fees
for the program in which they participate directly to OSEA. The
only amount that is paid to the home institution is the concurrent
enrollment fee, which is paid to the appropriate study abroad office.