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Where Does the Money Go?

Program Costs Abroad=37%
• Host family recruitment • Screening of host families • AFS application processing • Student placement • Orientation for students/families
• Counseling for students/families • Volunteer recruitment
• Volunteer training • Volunteer support • Domestic travel to and from host family

Program Costs in the U.S.=23%
• Promotion of AFS programs to students, parents, schools, and community representatives • Recruitment, screening, selection, and placement of students • Orientation for students and families
• Counseling for students/families • Volunteer recruitment
• Volunteer training • Volunteer support • Program and preparation materials • Host country information • Scholarships and support

International Travel=17%
• International airefare and related costs • Ticket handling and processing • Airport supervision and transfers

International Program Coordination=8%
• Coordinating AFS international exchanges • Coordinating emergency response services • Maintaining worldwide compliance with AFS program quality and operations standards

Management and Financial Support=15%
• Staff support for AFS programs and financial management • Office and equipment depreciation • Information services • Compliance with quality standards of U.S. Government • Compliance with Council on Standards for International Educational Travel