AWE do not charge a different fee depending on when you apply. Our fees remain the same throughout our main recruitment season from October to mid-April.

EACH APPLICANT WILL PAY:

(all applicants not residing in UK/EIRE must pay in US$)

Local Agency fee (due at interview payable to your representative)	Contact your local representative
First Deposit (due at interview payable to AWE)	$200/£100
Compulsory Medical Insurance (after placement acceptance)	$180/£90

SWT applicants:

Sponsorship Fee- Placement Option	Contact your local representative
Sponsorship Fee- Self-Arranged Job Option	Contact your local representative

Camp Staff applicants:

Loyalty Bond (refundable)

$600

TOTAL PAYABLE TO AWE:

Camp Staff app	$930
SWT app - Placement Option	$200/£100 + $180/£90 + Sponsorship Fee contact your representative
SWT app - Self-Arranged Job Option	$200/£100 + $180/£90 + Sponsorship Fee contact your representative

NOTE: Applicants (except those making their application through an AWE Representative in the UK or Eire), will be required to pay a 'Loyalty Bond' of US$600.

AWE and Camp employers have become concerned about the number of staff who accept a placement and are granted a visa, but fail to arrive at camp. This causes great difficulties for the camp and may even result in campers being told that they cannot have their holiday due to a lack of suitably qualified staff.

This fee will be refunded in full to you by AWE at the successful end of your placement. No refund of this fee will be made if you cancel your application within 30 days of your start date; do not arrive at your placement. A full refund will not be made if you are fired for any reason or if you leave your placement without giving your employer 10 days notice. The only exception will be in the case of a medical emergency as confirmed by a Doctor's Letter that has been verified by your Camp Director or AWE Representative.

OTHER EXPENSES THAT YOU MUST BUDGET FOR:

• travel to the interview
• costs related to providing the required documentation and/or translation
• costs related to maintaining an email account
• passport
• medical examination
• bank charges
• US Embassy visa charge and SEVIS charge $35 payable to U.S. Department of State
• police report
• travel to/from departure airport
• additional medical insurance to cover a pre-existing condition
• travel and/or baggage insurance
• transfer from US arrival airport to placement (SWT staff only)
• travel to US departure airport

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The financial rewards from your summer placement with AWE depends on the Programme you have joined.

Camp Staff receive 'pocket money' at the successful end of their 9 week Placement on camp, whereas SWT staff receive a wage from their employer. This may be payable weekly or monthly. All staff should make sure that they take enough funds with them to cover there living expenses for at least the first week. This table shows the maximum that can be gained.

STAFFING CATEGORY	GUARANTEED POCKET MONEY	QUALIFIED/ EXPERIENCE BONUS *	OWN TRANSPORT ADDITION **	POSSIBLE TOTAL RECEIVED
SPECIALIZED COUNSELLOR	$1100	Up to $500	$600	$2200
SPECIAL NEEDS COUNSELLOR	$1200	Up to $500	$600	$2300
CAMP SUPPORT STAFF	$1200	Up to $500	$600	$2300
SUMMER WORK TRAVEL	Participants are paid on an hourly basis dependent of placement and position. Most positions offer  US $7.00 per hour and up! Your Offer of Placement Letter will provide details of rate being offered, together with any additional benefits.
Pocket Money rates are calculated regardless of your age on June 1 in the year of participation. Camp Staff will also receive a refund of their 'Loyalty Bond' at the end of their 9 week placement and upon their return to home country.
* Participants who have an internationally recognised award /certificate in a sporting/vocational area or those with verifiable experience in/with challenged populations should contact their Camp Director to determine if this bonus is applicable to them
** The OT addition is only payable to Camp Staff who have made their own flight arrangements
SWT participants are not eligible for the OT addition