Money no longer has to be an obstacle when planning your AFS adventure. This section centralizes all AFS money-related resources in order to help you plan an effective financial strategy to offset your tuition cost.
Understand the Value of an AFS Program
Before you can even imagine applying for an AFS program, you need to know what all is included in the tuition, and why an AFS experience is truly worth the investment.
Formulate a Strategy
Talk to your parents, review your personal savings and get a general feel for how much you and your family would be able to help with the tuition cost. Start your strategy off by attending a workshop, creating a budget and reading student fundraising threads online:
Raise the Funds
Fundraising is a necessary component to any successful financial strategy. The Fundraising Wiki will give you more than enough money-making motivation, while Sponsor an AFSer can open new avenues for online fundraising:
Apply for AFS Assistance
Every year, AFS offers roughly $3 million in scholarships and financial aid. Apply early, show flexibility in your country choice and you will increase your chances of receiving an award.
