Foreign Exchange Program

Outbound Participant Fee Process

Photo: Rice planting in Taiwan (2019) - Nick Birsa (Illinois) - center; Amaris Daniels (Florida) - right

Program participation fees are only a small part of the total cost of our premier exchange program.  The IFYE Association of the USA, Inc. and other donors underwrite approximately 85% of the total costs.

The total program fee is $3,750 for the three-month program.  This fee includes airfare, orientation, debriefing, IFYE apparel, and a life changing experience.  The Administrative Fee of $250 is submitted with applications and is applied to the total cost if the applicant is accepted into the program. 

Check payments are acceptable also. Please list "IFYE Program Fee in the Memo." If payment is by check please send to:

        Roger Sherer
        IFYE Associate Treasurer
        PO Box 452
        Bluffton, IN 46714-0052
        rsherer@ifyeusa.org
        (260) 273-8188

Scholarships may be available. Please check with your State Coordinator or Traci Sherlock, Interim National Program Director tsherlock@ifyeusa.org for availability.

Occasionally, there are special circumstances that arise with the program fee payment schedule.  These should be discussed individually with the Interim National Program Director upon submission of application.

The following form includes the program fee schedule for the fall 2025 program.