PROGRAM FEE (payable in 3 amounts:)

1Registration & Interview R 750

2Acceptance R 4200

3Placement R 4550

When are these amounts due?

R750 is payable at interview by cash/cheque or payable prior to interview by bank deposit/internet transfer.

R4200 is due once your completed application pack has been checked and accepted. There is no guarantee of departure until you are placed. This fee is refundable if you are not placed within 3 months and decide to cancel

R4550 is payable once you have been placed with a family so your departure is certain

What is included in this price ?
- Full Return airfare to host family from Johannesburg / Cape Town / Durban
- Full insurance
- Mandatory visa documents issued by US Government
- Selection and screening of the host family
- Training workshop in Manhattan, New York
- Community counselor support until the end of your stay

Advice from Calvin-Thomas: whichever agency you decide to use, you will have to pay the following extras:

The extras add up to approximately R1250.

In addition, you are advised to travel with US$ 200 - US$ 300. We recommend using the Travelex Cash Passport.

To find out more about the visa application processclick here.