Costs

Rotary Youth Exchange is one of the least expensive international exchange programs open to high school-aged students. Because volunteers in Rotary clubs and districts administer the Rotary Youth Exchange program, you will not have to pay fees to an agency to arrange an exchange.

All fees are payable to the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee who facilitate the exchange. The costs for the programme include the following:

• Round trip airfare to your host country
• Insurance
• Accommodation
• Orientations
• Rotary uniforms and regalia

Your parents or guardians are responsible for:

• All travel documents, such as passports and visas
• Clothing and additional spending money
• An emergency fund for your use during the year
• Tours

Note: Rotary International and the Youth Exchange Programme is a non-profit making organization. All costs related to the exchange are for the family's account. Exact costs and payment plans are available on request.

Room and board while you are away will be provided by your host families, and your host Rotary club will finance the tuition for required academic programs. Also, on long-term exchanges, your host Rotary club will provide you with a modest monthly allowance. Some Rotary clubs have established scholarships for disadvantaged students to help fund the cost of plane tickets and other expenses. Check with your local Rotary club to see if they offer such assistance.

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and are for informational purposes only.

Updated: January 2007