Study Abroad FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the USG Goes Global Programs at KSU
Last Updated for Summer 2026
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Q. How do I apply?
A. The Sign Up Process
- Create an account in the USG Goes Global Via TRM portal or log in to an existing account.
- Click Explore Programs to browse available USG Goes Global programs and select the program(s) you’re interested in.
- Review the course requirements, included costs, deadlines, and other important information
on the program page, then click Apply in the upper right corner to begin the sign-up
form.
TIP: Save periodically to avoid losing your progress! - Request approval from your home institution directly within the online form. Institutions may require additional forms or a separate approval process, so check with your Institutional Representative early. You cannot participate without approval from your home institution.
- After you have approval from both your academic advisor and your campus Institutional
Representative, pay the non-refundable initial program fee as follows:
- Click Make a Payment in your online application. You will be redirected to an external payment site operated by the University of West Georgia.
- Enter the amount next to Please Pay Now, then click Continue.
- Enter your payment information and follow the prompts to complete your payment.
Save a copy of the payment confirmation sent to your email. Your payment status will update automatically. - Return to your application in Via TRM and confirm that the payment status updated successfully.
- You will follow a similar payment process for your remaining program fees after acceptance.
Complete all required application fields (*), and remember to click Submit. - If you need to finish your application later, click Save before exiting. To continue, log back into Via TRM, click My Programs (ensure Upcoming is selected), choose your program, and click View to resume.
- Bookmark the portal login page for easy access. If accepted, additional forms will appear in your account for you to complete.
- Not ready to apply yet? You may still create a profile in USG Goes Global to indicate your program interests, connect with advisors or faculty, and learn about upcoming information sessions and events.
- All KSU students applying for USGGG programs MUST begin the application process by contacting the KSU Division of Global Affairs and the assigned representative. Do not use the APPLY option on the USGG website until you are directed to do so.
Q. How do I enroll in my classes?
A. Once you have paid the initial payment, your application is fully accepted, and you have committed your application, you will complete your course enrollment form in TRM. Make sure to use the courses approved by your academic advisor. Later in the process, your Institutional Representative will use those selections to enroll you in the appropriate courses in the INGRESS statewide enrollment system. Your course enrollments will then appear in your home campus registration system. You will pay tuition and fees through your home campus payment system.
Q. How can I get access to advice about Financial Aid?
A. Financial Aid resources for study abroad are available on the Division of Global
Affairs (DGA) website. Visit the Financial Aid page at:
https://dga.kennesaw.edu/educationabroad/students/financialaid.php
You may also be eligible for some of the External Scholarships listed. Note that neither
the Emerson nor the Takada Scholarships apply to programs in Western Europe. See the
DGA Financial Aid page for details:
https://dga.kennesaw.edu/educationabroad/students/financialaid.php
Q. Does study abroad slow down the graduation process?
A. Not necessarily. Because you earn credit while abroad—and because some Majors require a study abroad experience—participating in a program may even accelerate your progress. Your study abroad experience may also provide a future advantage that you can highlight during job interviews.
We encourage students to speak with their faculty advisor or department chair about how a program may fit within their Major. Many students can take advantage of General Education courses offered in USGGG programs. Upper-division students may need to work proactively with the program faculty and their KSU faculty/chairs to determine whether classes can meet individual degree needs.
Q. In light of disturbing events such as terrorist attacks or COVID-19 lockdowns,
how is USGG prepared to protect students?
A. No university can fully protect students from global pandemics or terrorist incidents any more than they can eliminate all risks on a home campus. Statistics show students are more likely to be injured on a U.S. campus than to be victims of a terror attack in Europe.
That said, USGG has strong, well-planned response procedures for civil disorder or emergency situations. All students and faculty receive training during orientation on how to respond to civil disturbances or terror-related events.
Q. Can I work while on a study abroad program to assist with the cost?
A. Usually not, unless you are enrolled in a formal internship program. Casual employment is illegal in most host countries without a work visa, which is very difficult to obtain for short periods. We recommend working in the U.S. before and/or after traveling.
Q. How do study abroad courses become credits?
A. Once you have properly applied and committed to your program, you do not need to take additional action to receive credit. Registration for your selected courses is handled for you. Your summer term registration will include the program courses you selected. After the term ends, grades will be posted to your transcript after the Fall term begins—typically by early September.
