Global Indiana
  • Welcome
  • About Us
    • Mission & Vision
    • History
    • Leadership
  • Join us
    • Find a Sister School
  • J-1 Teacher Exchange
  • Bilateral Education Exchange
    • BEE Program Information
    • BEE Program Videos
    • 2020 BEE Photo Gallery
    • 2019 BEE Photo Gallery
    • Connect Here for More Info
  • Language Roadmap Project
    • Priority 1: Strengthen the Education Pipeline
    • Priority 2: Grow Global Indiana through Economic and Workforce Development
    • Priority 3: Coordinate, Collaborate and Connect
    • Priority 4: Raise Awareness
Sponsors are required to list the information outlined in 22 CFR 62.10(b)(c) on their websites and include in their recruiting materials a general summary of program fees and costs. 
At a minimum, the summary should include the following information:
  • sponsor fee:  For Cohort 2020 (any teacher entering the US during the 2020-2021 school year) $1,300 for Year 1; $1,000 for Year 2; $800 for Year 3
  • foreign or domestic third-party or partner fees: Please be careful and watch for legitimate agencies with transparent fees
  • visa application fee: the I-901 fee is paid online and it is $160
  • SEVIS fee: this fee is also paid online and it is $260
  • insurance costs: you can use any agency but you are required to submit proof of insurance. We can suggest companies for you. The costs can run up to $100 a month.
  • estimates for food, housing and local transportation costs: this depends on where you live (please see the links below)
  • expected work-related deductions: you will have to pay Federal taxes, but can file your taxes and request a refund
  • estimates or ranges for all other fees charged for, and significant general costs related to participation in, the Teacher category: expect to purchase your own airfare, and a car is usually needed in the US
Sponsors are also required to disclose to applicants all anticipated program costs before such applicants enter into contracts with host schools [22 CFR 62.24(g)(1)(2)].
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  • Welcome
  • About Us
    • Mission & Vision
    • History
    • Leadership
  • Join us
    • Find a Sister School
  • J-1 Teacher Exchange
  • Bilateral Education Exchange
    • BEE Program Information
    • BEE Program Videos
    • 2020 BEE Photo Gallery
    • 2019 BEE Photo Gallery
    • Connect Here for More Info
  • Language Roadmap Project
    • Priority 1: Strengthen the Education Pipeline
    • Priority 2: Grow Global Indiana through Economic and Workforce Development
    • Priority 3: Coordinate, Collaborate and Connect
    • Priority 4: Raise Awareness