Study Abroad

[guest123455]

Hey! I was awarded the scholarship this past Spring. I’m assuming my security clearance paperwork starts in August (please correct me if i’m wrong). I’m looking into studying abroad in Spring 2026 (Spain, UK, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, Greece, other similar touristy countries). I am slightly concerned that studying abroad will 1) impact my eligibility for a clearance since I will be traveling abroad much, or 2) delay my clearance and I won’t get it in time for Summer 2026. Are these two things actually something to be concerned about, or am I being paranoid? I’d love to study abroad but would much rather not risk not getting a clearance. Thanks!