Financial Aid for Study Abroad A surprising amount of help to get you to Russia and the FSU! While Russian education provides very good value, we recognize that there is still a need for funding for both long-term (degree) and short-term (study abroad) programs. Deadlines and Current Funding Cycles at a Glance SRAS Financial Aid Programs: Charles Braver Language Exploration Grants SRAS Research Grants SRAS Work Study: Translation SRAS Work Study: Business SRAS Work Study: Journalism SRAS Work Study: Summer Other aid programs that can be used towards SRAS programs: Scholarships for US Citizens Financial Aid for US Citizens GI Bill Financial Aid for Canadian Citizens Russian Government Programs See also: StudyAbroadFunding.org Work in and concerning Russia Teaching English in Russia Grants for translators What about taxes? Generally, scholarships and grants used by degree students for tuition, fees, or books is tax free. However, if the money is used for travel or non-degree activities, it is taxable. See the IRS site for full info.