Off-Campus Study Financial Arrangements
Students are limited to one semester-long, non-MVNU off-campus study (OCS) program during their time at MVNU. If a student is granted an exception, the entire program cost will be their responsibility, along with any administrative costs assessed by MVNU, as it deemed appropriate. If a student is dismissed from an OCS program for any reason, the cost of returning home prior to the end of the program will be borne entirely by the student and there is no guarantee that the student will earn credit for academic work performed. Because the number of students who can study in any OCS program is constrained by financial resources, application does not guarantee approval.
Semester-Long Programs
Most requests for OCS pertain to programs that coincide with MVNU’s fall or spring semester and may be categorized as (1) Nazarene Consortium, or (2) MVNU-affiliated.
- Nazarene Consortium
MVNU allows students to cross-register with a participating member of the Nazarene Consortium (host institution). Students take classes at and live on the campus of the host institution. MVNU will bill students MVNU's tuition and student fee, along with the host institution's housing, food, fees, and a $500 administrative fee. Students must apply for the cross-registration through the Center for Global Engagement, which includes a non-refundable $250 deposit which is applied to the program cost. Students who participate in this program may continue to receive MVNU financial aid up to the amount of tuition, along with MVNU endowed scholarships, external scholarships, federal, and state aid, up to the cost of attendance in the program. Additional information is available in the Student Financial Services Office.
- MVNU-Affiliated
Students may earn MVNU credit by participating in OCS programs offered by other institutions. Typically, these programs are sponsored by the CCCU. Non-CCCU programs require prior approval by MVNU before a student can make application. Participating in any MVNU-affiliated program requires an application process through the Center for Global Engagement prior to applying. The application includes a $250 non-refundable deposit, which is applied to the program costs. MVNU will bill students the affiliate's program fee. Students who participate in this program may continue to receive MVNU endowed scholarships, external scholarships, federal, and state aid, up to the cost of attendance in the program. External scholarship opportunities (e.g., Gilman Scholarship) are available, for which a student may apply. Visit MVNU's Center for Global Engagement for more information about these funding opportunities.
The CCTECC/STAGE Program is unique to education majors. The program allows education majors to complete a portion of their student teaching at an overseas school. Students spend the majority of student teaching in Ohio and complete four weeks of the student teaching term in an international placement. Students pay MVNU tuition, fees, housing and meal plan (as applicable). Additional costs are specific to the CCTECC/STAGE program, including a $425 program fee if paying by check ($440 if paying by credit card) to cover the cost of STAGE orientation, a $100 overseas supervisor fee, a $100 cooperating teacher fee, and housing and food for the overseas teaching experience (cost varies per location). Students must apply for the CCTECC/STAGE program through the Center for Global Engagement, which includes a non-refundable $250 deposit, which is applied to the student's MVNU account. Please note: Before making formal application, the student must obtain prior approval from the Education Department. Students who participate in this program may continue to receive financial aid in accordance with regular awarding guidelines.
Summer Programs
Students participating in an off-campus study program during the summer will be billed by MVNU the tuition and fees of the program. Participation requires an application process through the Center for Global Engagement. Students pay a non-refundable $250 application fee, which is applied to the program cost. MVNU financial aid is not apportioned for any OCS program during summer.
Please note: Students are responsible for costs associated with travel and/or transportation to and from the program site. If a student is dismissed from an OCS program for any reason, the cost of returning home prior to the end of the program will be borne entirely by the student and there is no guarantee that the student will earn credit for academic work performed.
Because the number of students who can study in an OCS program is constrained by financial resources, application does not guarantee approval.