Applying for EAP
Introducing the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP or UCEAP)
The UC Education Abroad Program is the official, systemwide program for the University of California. Established in 1962, UCEAP is one of the oldest and most reputable study abroad programs and offers UC students study abroad opportunities in nearly 35 countries around the world through scores of international partner institutions for summer, semester, and yearlong programs most in study — but also internship, field study, and research — abroad programs.
Advantages of UCEAP
UCEAP, being part of the University of California system, has several distinct advantages for UC Merced students that make it a good choice for many students:
- All units transfer as UC units automatically
- All federal, California, and UC financial aid travels with students automatically
- Veterans fee waiver students are still eligible for the EAP fee waiver
- Costs per unit are very competitive with other study abroad programs
- Staff specialize in working with UC students
- UC Merced staff are more knowledgeable about UCEAP opportunities
UCEAP Application Process
Students might enter the application process at different points but this is the typical application process for UCEAP:
- Research program options
- Attend a first steps session, and consider an regional info meeting
- Read study abroad reviews
- Check the application deadlines
- Choose from a list of UCEAP options or search from the UC Merced MyStudyAbroad portal and apply
- Apply to UCEAP through the MyEAP application system
- Submit the paper application by the end of the Application Filing Period to the International Center (Kolligian Library 101)
- Apply for funding
