<p>I am looking into doing first semester abroad so I can get in state tuition. How does this affect my OOS merit scholarships?</p>
<p>You better look a little more carefully. The requirement is a full year abroad, 3 semesters, not just your first semester.</p>
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<p>Program Benefits and Rewards</p>
<p>FYA is designed for seamless continuation toward graduation.
Students take up to 49 credit hours over 12 months, beginning in the fall term.
Classes are taught in English, except for foreign language classes. Additionally, living among native speakers immeasurably aids Spanish or Italian skills.
Classes satisfy requirements of the Liberal Studies Program, many minors, and first-year prerequisites for most majors.
An academic advisor ensures students follow mapping for their majors.
First Year Abroad fulfills the summer residency required of Florida State students.
The rewards of being an FYA student continue upon return to the main campus. Upon completion of a minimum of 36 FSU credit hours at their European or Panama IP study center with an FSU GPA of 3.0 or better, FYA students who are in good judicial standing are assessed in-state tuition rates for the remainder of their first undergraduate degree at Florida State in Tallahassee. </p>
<p>For a typical four-year degree, the savings could total $35,000 to $40,000 dependent upon the students study location.</p>