National Student Exchange (NSE)
National Student Exchange (NSE) is a wonderful way of experiencing life at a different college or university in the United States, Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, or Canada. With NSE, you can attend one of over 190 NSE member schools for a maximum of one year and pay affordable FHSU tuition and fees. Financial aid and scholarships can be applied to your program. Unfortunately, graduate students are not eligible to participate. For detailed information on how it works and university member profiles, visit the official NSE website.
NSE ROAD TRIP VIRTUAL FAIR 2026
Join the Road Trip to explore campuses across the U.S. and Canada, meet campus reps, and discover where your next adventure could take you!
NSE Road Trip Virual Fair schedule (lists dates/times) coming fall 2026
NSE Road Trip Virtual Fair Registration coming fall 2026
NSE HEADQUARTERS PRESENTS “ASK US ANYTHING” INFO SESSIONS
Want to to learn more about NSE, participate in a virtual NSE Info Session. We will cover the basics of NSE and answer all your questions!
Session Dates (CST):
Coming fall 2026
Check out the NSE 2025 Annual Report!
Requirements for participation:
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing.
- Students should be entering their sophomore or junior year or fall of senior year.
- Students must have completed at least 30 UG credit hours before their program term begins.
- Students must be enrolled full-time at their host university.
- Students must receive strong recommendations from their academic advisor and faculty member.
- Pay a $150 application fee prior to placement.
Deadline for Application for March Placement for Fall Term/Full Year placement:
February 1 (Tiger Travel application & NSE placement application must be submitted)
Deadline for Application for Post March Placement for Fall or Spring term:
Varies by host university; see all campus profiles and post placement availability
Application Process:
- Attend a Informational Event.
- Schedule a 1:1 Advising Session with the Student Abroad Coordinator.
- Meet with your Academic Advisor and discuss the NSE FAQs.
- Create an Account on Tiger Travel.
- Search for Fort Hays State programs by typing in Fort Hays State in the search bar.
- Choose the NSE program application on Tiger Travel: US States, US Territories, or Canada Institutions.
- Click Apply Now.
- Complete the Application.
- Wait for the FHSU Study Abroad Coordinator to approve your Tiger Travel application.
- Once approved, you will complete your NSE Placement Application on the NSE Website.
- See the red “apply now” button in the top right corner.
- NSE placements will take place in March.
- Once placed, students will complete all forms and documents on Tiger Travel.
- Check your Tiger Travel personal dashboard for required forms.
- Students will complete onboarding with their host university, registration, and housing application after placement has been confirmed.