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To become a 2023 IFYE:
- You will be expected to be an active participant as a member of your host family.
- Successful participants must be able to think on their feet and represent themselves and their country positively.
- You must be at least 19 years of age.
- Application, interview, orientation, and debriefing required.
- Participation fee is $3,750 for the two- or three-month program. Participant fee is $5,000 for the six-month program.
- Scholarships may be available through your state. Please check with National Program Director, Alan Lambert (alanelambert@ifyeusa.org) for this availability.
2023 IFYE Program Dates:
- June 14-19: IFYE Orientation in Washington, D.C. (two-, summer & fall three-, and six-month programs)
- June 19: Begin summer two-month, summer three-month and six-month programs
- August 14: End of two-month summer program
- September 7: End of three-month summer program
- September 7-10: Debriefing for two- and three-month summer programs
- September 17: Begin fall three-month program
- December 10: Ending of fall three-month and six-month programs
- December 10-13: Debriefing for fall three-month program and six-month program
Further information can be obtained from
- Checking other information /links under “Foreign Exchange Programs” on this website (see links on left),
- Melissa Haberstroh, IFYE National Program Director, mhaberstroh@ifyeusa.org or by calling 210-215-8363.