The Summer Work Travel program costs $2,100 USD, payable in 3 payments.
There are two other fees paid directly by the student.
Fee to submit the DS-160 for your J-1 nonimmigrant visa
Associated embassy interview fees that may vary by country
There are several ways to save money on the cost of the program.
Group Discounts - by traveling as a group, you make it easier for us to find jobs and housing deals. For each additional friend working and living together, we offer a $25 discount. So if you sign up with three friends, each of you (4 students total) will save $75 each off of your program fees.
Online Option - if you apply, take the required prep classes, pass an English test, and upload a selfie job interview, we offer additional discounts. It usually takes 2-3 hours to finish all of them, but it increases your chances of passing Visa and job interviews. This helps us and you can save up to $100!
Prepayment Option - by paying in full, you show you are fully committed to the program, which makes it easier for us to deal with employers, sponsors, and housing providers. Let us know if you or your group is interested in saving an additional $100 each off your program fees.
Prior J-1s - if you have used our services in the past, we offer a returning student discount. Because you already understand the process and we already have some of your paperwork completed, this helps reduce our workload. Contact us for your custom discount.
Total program costs vary depending on sponsor partner pricing, cost of living in the location you choose, and how much you personally want to spend on travel and entertainment.
Getting started in the USA will also require some cash on hand. We recommend you bring approximately $1,500 USD for items such as your rent deposit, transportation from the airport, food, and living expenses until you receive your first paycheck.
Use our free Summer Savings Estimator to how much money you can save up to pay for the cost of your program and additional travel during your J-1 SWT journey.
*Our Summer Earnings Estimator is based off of the 3 months you are able to work in the U.S. and does not include the cost of any travel you do during this time, or during your 30 day visa 'grace period' . It does not include the cost of your Agency, Sponsor or associated Embassy fees.
Internship pricing starts at $5,000 USD and may vary based on the following factors:
Program length
Job position
Location
Season
U.S. Sponsor fees
Group Size
Total program costs are calculated on a case-by-case basis once your interview has been completed and your eligibility has been confirmed.
For internships currently posted, the total cost is $6,000, payable in three payments. This price includes your first month's rent ($500) and security deposit ($500).
For internships not already posted, there will be a deposit of $600 required to start our custom internship searching process.
USA WorkTravel may refund your deposit if we cannot find you an appropriate position is found within 90 days of your application.
USA WorkTravel will work with you to keep your total expenses at or below any other quoted agency price.