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National Student Exchange (NSE)

Exchange Programs

The  program offers an incredible opportunity to study at one of many universities throughout the United States, its territories (Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam) and Canada, including ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø. Students may study for up to two semesters.

NSE participants have found their exchanges culturally enriching, academically rewarding, and one of the most significant experiences of their undergraduate education. Since its founding in 1968, more than 110,000 students have taken the opportunity to experience life from a different perspective.

The International Programs office at ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø is proud to serve National Student Exchange students as part of our commitment to diversify the ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø campus. We recognize that while U.S. and international exchange students may have different needs, there is always an adjustment period when transitioning to a new campus. To ensure a smooth transition, students will receive assistance with housing, course enrollment, and arrival/orientation from the International Programs office.

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  • Eligibility: Students enrolled at participating U.S. or Canadian NSE institutions
  • Duration: Study for up to 2 semesters
  • Credit transfer: All units transfer back to your home university
  • Payment options: 
    • Host Pay: Pay tuition to ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø 
    • Home Pay: Continue paying tuition to your home university

There are two funding options available to students, Host Pay and Home Pay.

Host Pay

  • Pay ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø tuition
  • Pay ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø housing, meals, and fees
  • Pay your own transportation

Home Pay

  • Pay your home university's tuition
  • Pay ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø housing, meals, and fees
  • Pay your own transportation

Applying to NSE is a two step process. You must first apply and be accepted to the NSE program. Once you are accepted, you will receive notification about how to complete the ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø application.

National Student Exchange (NSE) students who come to ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø on Host Pay and Home Pay pay tuition and housing on the same schedule as international students. If you need charges to be delayed until you receive your financial aid, you need to ask your HOME financial aid office to request a deferment by sending an email to ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø’s financial aid office before the semester begins.

The office can send an email to financial_aid@csumb.edu stating your full name, your ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Student ID number (which you’ll receive after you complete your Placement Acceptance Form), the semester or semesters that you will be at ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø, the amount of financial aid you will be receiving, and when you expect to receive it.

PLEASE NOTE: Tuition may only be deferred for a maximum of two weeks after the start of the academic year, even if you don’t receive your financial aid until after that date.