50 | STEVENS STUDENT HANDBOOK Financial Aid Graduate Student Life The Office of Financial Aid is available to work with students and families to develop concrete plans for financing college, from estimating the cost of attending Stevens to learning about eligibility for different types of aid and how to apply for them. The office strives to provide excellent service to students and their families, and students are encouraged to meet with their financial aid advisor throughout their enrollment at Stevens. The Office of Graduate Student Life (GSL), in conjunction with various university partners, provides comprehensive resources and support to all graduate students at Stevens. The department plans and implements programs and workshops throughout the year that focus on social engagement, professional and personal development. Along with supporting a number of student- led organizations, GSL advises the Graduate Student Council and several student advisory boards. The goal of GSL is to create opportunities and experiences that add value to each student’s Stevens experience. We are committed to providing experiences that empower graduate students to realize their individual goals and belonging at Stevens. Intercultural Space Located in the University Center, the Intercultural Space was created as a hub for identity development, social justice education, community-building, empowerment, and allyship on campus. This space came about through efforts by the Student Government Association in February 2019. Housing the Office of Student Culture and Belonging Lending Library, resources, and student art, this space is both a vibrant area for programming as well as a student-centered lounge. All are welcome. Find out more online. International Programs The Office of International Programs provides overall strategic direction and visibility for the internationalization of the Institute. The Study Abroad and Exchange Program provides international opportunities for undergraduate students in numerous countries through semester exchange programs, our direct enroll programs, as well as through our affiliate study abroad providers. Stevens students are studying in Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, England, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Peru, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, South Korea and many others. • Semester study abroad options include studying with one of our approved exchange partner universities, the Global Engineering Education Exchange (Global E3), with a study abroad provider, or direct enroll university partners, including University College Dublin and the University of Nicosia. • Shorter options include our popular winter (J term) programs, summer courses, research, service learning, intensive language courses and virtual and in- person international internships. International Student and Scholar Services International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) supports the academic mission of the university by providing specific programs and services to international students and scholars. The main role of ISSS is to facilitate compliance with federal regulations that govern the immigration status of international students and scholars during their time at Stevens.
