What You Pay
Program Fees - Hungary
WEUSA – Program Prices 2012 (incl. 3 mo. Insurance)
Application fee - All Participants = €50
Program fee - Ind. Opt. Returnee = €400
Total = € 450
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Program fee - Independent Option = €500
Total = € 550
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Program fee - Placement Option = €600
Total = €650
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Program fee - Job Fair Option = €650
Total = €700
Other expenses – All participants
- Visa Process Fee (US Embassy) = $140
- SEVIS Fee (Online only - for the US SEVIS system) = $35
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Money Issues
This section outlines the averages of how much you can earn and how much you will need for housing, food and transportation. Please remember that these are only averages. If you work longer or shorter hours, or if you choose to have a second job, your monthly income will increase or decrease proportionally. Hourly wages and housing costs will vary greatly depending on the employer and the location.
Before leaving home, you will need to pay all CCUSA Program Fees and insurance. To help you save money for your trip, fees are paid in increments throughout the year. Please refer to the Program Agreement for specific costs.
Supplemental Costs
- US Consulate visa processing and SEVIS fee
- Flight costs / airport departure taxes
- Proof of funds $900 - $1500 USD
- Police Background Check 3100 HUF
Budgeting In The USA
USA Income (US$ based on only 1 job)
- Salary based on 40 hours/week $800–$1200/month (many jobs also provide bonuses and tips)
- Many Amusement parks offer their staff free or discounted passes
Expenditures
- Housing costs from $100–$500/month
- Food costs from $150–$400/month
- Transportation costs from $0–$100 /month
- Housing Related deposits
Please note these are only average amounts. Your specific costs may vary. Depending upon your job offer, you should take the recommended Proof of Funds $900 - $1500USD to cover start up costs before you receive your first pay check.
Housing cost vary greatly throughout the USA. Log into your CCUSA Footprints support page to have access to valuable resources to help you find housing.







