cost for student exchange program
ESSEX Youth Exchange Program is also approved by U.S. Department of State (USDoS) and Department of Homeland Security. Cost Other exchange programs cost from $7000-10,000. It is estimated that if the student paid for all the expenses for a cultural/study year in another country it would cost up to $10,000, or more. So, essentially the Rotary Youth Exchange Program is a scholarship which covers the majority of the cost of a year living and studying abroad.
The cost is US$4300 (does not include airfare) after receiving the Masa grant. There are additional Way More Israel scholarships that can bring tutition down to $3300 if you qualify. The cost includes accommodation, 1-2 meals a day, all educational/program activities and trips.