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 ºÚÁÏÉçapp. 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 ºÚÁÏÉçapp is proud to serve National Student Exchange students as part of our commitment to diversify the ºÚÁÏÉçapp 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 ºÚÁÏÉçapp 
    • 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 ºÚÁÏÉçapp tuition
  • Pay ºÚÁÏÉçapp housing, meals, and fees
  • Pay your own transportation

Home Pay

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

ºÚÁÏÉçapping 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 ºÚÁÏÉçapp application.

National Student Exchange (NSE) students who come to ºÚÁÏÉçapp 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 ºÚÁÏÉçapp’s financial aid office before the semester begins.

The office can send an email to financial_aid@csumb.edu stating your full name, your ºÚÁÏÉçapp Student ID number (which you’ll receive after you complete your Placement Acceptance Form), the semester or semesters that you will be at ºÚÁÏÉçapp, 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.