Fees & Costs

All Pathways Global program fees are published in full. No hidden charges. Every participant and host organization reviews the complete cost picture before any commitment is made.

Participant Fees

Either the participant or the host organization may pay participant fees and the placement fee — by mutual agreement between both parties.

Application Fee
Non-refundable, due at application
$250
Program Processing Fee
DS-7002, DS-2019, SEVIS registration, orientation & compliance monitoring
$1,395
SEVIS Fee
Paid to U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
$220
Health Insurance
DOS-required, mandatory for program duration
$95/mo
Total excl. insurance$1,865

Insurance total: $1,140 (12-month program) · $1,710 (18-month program)

Placement Fee

Scaled by program length. Paid by the host organization, the participant, or split between both parties — by agreement. Placement services may not be available for all programs; some placements are facilitated through international partners.

Up to 6 Months
Short-term intern or trainee programs
$900
6 to 12 Months
Standard intern or trainee programs
$1,500
12 to 18 Months
Full-length trainee programs
$2,200

Flexible by design. The placement fee can be paid by the host organization, the participant, or split between both parties. Contact us to discuss the right structure for your situation.

J-2 Dependent Fees

J-2 status is available for a J-1 participant's spouse and unmarried children under 21. One application fee covers all J-2 dependents applying together.

J-2 Application Fee
One fee covers all J-2 dependents in the same application
$500
J-2 Health Insurance
DOS-required, per dependent, per month
$125/mo

Eligible dependents: Spouse + unmarried children under 21 years of age. J-2 dependents may apply for work authorization through USCIS separately.

Estimated Living Expenses

For planning purposes only. Varies significantly by U.S. city.

$500–$2,500
Airfare
$750–$1,500
Rent / mo
$100–$200
Utilities / mo
$50–$300
Transport / mo
$200–$400
Personal / mo