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Planning for Exchange

Whether you are a STEP or LTEP student, you will need to consider the following in your Planning for Exchange:

Outbound Candidate Training and Preparation

Financial Considerations

Financial Aid Application

Budgeting for Exchange

Travel Arrangements

Independent Travel

Insurance Travel and Medical

 

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