Off-Campus Studies Funding
You may be eligible for Ingenuity in Action off-campus studies funding to help offset the cost of traveling for an off-campus course or program. To apply, submit an Off-Campus Studies InAct application through Handshake.
The priority application deadline for InAct OCS funding awards for the 2026-27 academic year (including summer 2027 programs) is Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
The Off-Campus Studies Office will determine funding awards for off-campus courses taught by Cornell College faculty and notify recipients soon thereafter.
Awarding criteria
The Off-Campus Studies Office considers the following criteria for off-campus studies funding awards:
- Cost of the off-campus course or program.
- The content and quality of writing in the personal statement.
- Level of financial need (when applicable).
- Previous InAct funding received.
Application instructions and deadline
Priority deadline: April 8, 2026
This priority deadline applies to Cornell off-campus courses offered during the 26-27 academic year, fall and spring semester programs offered in 26-27, and summer 27 off-campus study programs.
If you miss the priority deadline you may still apply for an OCS InAct award through the same process. Funding is contingent on the availability of funds.
If you have already been awarded OCS funding for 2026-27, you may not reapply for funding.
Application Guidelines for Off-Campus Awards in Handshake
Personal statement guidelines
Tell us why you would like to participate in this course/program, what you hope to gain, and how it relates to your academic, professional, and/or personal goals.
You are strongly encouraged to bring your statement to the Dungy Writing Studio for review prior to submission.
Additional funding sources
Contact the Off-Campus Studies Office and Financial Assistance for more information about additional funding sources to support your off-campus study experience. Student loans used to cover the costs of Cornell off-campus courses should be borrowed a semester in advance so that loan disbursement dates align with the course payment schedule.