Examining the Associations Between Financial Conditions and Study Abroad in Diverse, Low-income College Students

The study examines ascribed, financial, and college factors to predict abroad participation among a national sample of students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Based on longitudinal 398 fourth-year participants scholarship program (consisting more than 50% color first-generation goers), results show that despite higher this group compared averages, finances remain predominant impediment. provide counter-narrative is for the privileged. Findings also indicate grant aid prior exposure financial adversity in form severe poverty are associated with an increased likelihood participation, these relationships tend not be moderated by gender or ethnoracial identity. Exploratory information student motivations reported. Given importance learning outcomes, points attracting those whom experience marks significant break adverse conditions their youth may inform how abroad, academic, advisors can work find funding sources make international reality.