Program DetailsAdditional CostsThough most expenses are included in your tuition, you will need to budget separately for passport fees, visa fees, insurance, personal spending money, luggage tariffs, any applicable international airport taxes, optional trips or expenses during trips, telephone calls, property damage, and some school expenses such as books or uniforms which are not included in your tuition. Passports and Visas Insurance Application DeadlinesAdmission and enrollment are done on a first-come, first-served basis. Late applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Many countries will allow late applications after negotiation, but some countries or programs have earlier deadlines. The $500 enrollment deposit is due and is non-refundable for late applications. Summer Departure Programs The initial application must be received in the admissions office by April 1. Many countries will allow later applications after negotiation, so please contact us about availability if you plan to submit an application later than the deadline. Some countries or programs have earlier deadlines, but your Admissions Counselor will advise you of any difficulty with your materials. Winter Departure Programs The initial application must be received in the admissions office by October 1. Many countries will allow later applications after negotiation, so please contact us about availability if you plan to submit an application later than the deadline. Some countries or programs have earlier deadlines, but your Admissions Counselor will advise you of any difficulty with your materials. To discuss a particular program's application deadline, please call 1-800-TEENAGE to speak with an Admissions Counselor. Application FeeA non-refundable $75 program application fee, separate from your tuition, is required to process your application. Scholarship applicants should check fees for their specific scholarship, these fees are also non-refundable. Country SelectionPlease visit the Countries & Programs page for an overview of program choices. You may also select from the Countries drop-down menu on the left to go directly to a specific country's page. The country pages include information about school, culture, and specific YFU activities, as well as the At-a-Glance chart information included on the Countries & Programs page. For interest and convenience, some links to YFU office web sites around the world can be accessed from this website. However, these sites may contain information that does not pertain to YFU USA programs and/or may not include complete and/or updated information. Always refer to the YFU USA website information regarding programs offered to American Students. Departure DatesMany academic year and semester programs have both summer and winter departures, depending on the country you have selected. Please refer to the individual country web pages for program departures. Summer Departure Programs Year programs generally begin in July, August, or September and return home in June or July. Semester programs generally begin in July, August, or September and return in December or January. Summer programs begin in mid- to late June and end in late July or early August. Winter Departure Programs Year programs generally begin in January and end in December. Semester programs generally begin in January and end in July. The semester and year programs to Japan begin in March and end in August or December/January. All beginning and ending dates are tentative. You will be notified of your exact travel dates after enrollment. Delays in student departures may occur due to circumstances beyond the control of YFU USA, such as changes in visa processes or other regulations. EligibilityAge Eligibility * 2008 Year and Semester Programs
2008 Summer Programs
* Some programs have additional age restrictions. Please see individual country pages for more information. Academic Requirements
Enrollment DepositThe $500 enrollment deposit is the first payment towards your tuition and is due with your completed American Overseas Application. This payment is refundable in compliance with the Withdrawals and Refunds information listed below. Payment DeadlinesUpon your reservation, YFU will send you monthly account statements. Tuition must be paid in full by the payment deadline. The payment deadlines are April 1 for summer departures and October 1 for winter departures. Although your statement will show the full charge for your program, you may make monthly payments on your account balance as long as full payment is received by the above deadlines. Program DurationMost summer programs are six weeks in length unless otherwise stated. However, this duration is subject to airline availability at the time flights are booked - programs may be longer or shorter than listed. Program TuitionTuition varies depending on what program and country you choose. Please refer to the individual country web pages for program costs. Program tuition is not based on the length of the program. Tuition will not be prorated or discounted if departure is delayed or an early return is requested. Travel ArrangementsYour YFU tuition includes round-trip domestic and international travel, as well as transportation to your host family from the arrival airport. Domestic travel includes round-trip tickets to YFU-designated international gateway cities. Personal travel while overseas is not included in the program tuition. Please note that YFU will designate a departure airport within 100 miles of your home. If you prefer, it may be possible to fly from a more local airport for an additional cost. Contact your Admissions Counselor if you have questions about domestic departure airports. Withdrawals and RefundsIf you find you cannot participate, you must notify your Admissions Counselor in writing. The amount of your refund will be based on the date YFU receives written notice of your withdrawal. If YFU USA receives written notification of cancellation prior to April 1 (for all summer departure programs) or October 1 (for winter departure programs), all amounts paid toward the tuition, including the $500 enrollment deposit, will be refunded. If written notification of cancellation is received in April (for all summer departure programs) or October (for winter departure programs), all amounts paid toward the tuition EXCEPT the enrollment deposit of $500 will be refunded. If written notification of cancellation is received after May 1 (for all summer departure programs) or November 1 (for winter departure programs), all amounts paid toward the tuition EXCEPT $2,000 will be refunded. Students who cancel from the program at any time will be able to roll their $75 application fee over to the next program year. All cancellation policies are in effect regardless of application date, acceptance status of your YFU application, or method of payment. The admissions process is ongoing and YFU reserves the right to reassess the status of accepted students. Also note that due to foreign countries’ varying views on medication, YFU partners may have a more difficult time securing a host family in their country for students taking anti-depressant, anxiety, or attention deficit disorder medication. If a host family cannot be found, then students may be subject to cancellation and given a refund of all payments except the $75 or $35 non-refundable application fee. |
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